(a) whether the Government has received a proposal for opening up of a
Terminal Market Complex at Sambalpur in Odisha;
(b) if so, the details and the status thereof;
(c) the reasons for delay in said project; and
(d) the time by which the said market is likely to be opened?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD
PROCESSING INDUSTRIES AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)
(a) to (d): Yes, Madam. A proposal for establishment of Terminal Market
Complex (TMC) at Sambalpur was received from State Government of Odisha
during 2009-10 which was approved in-principle by Executive Committee of
National Horticulture Mission (NHM). However, State Government could not
complete the formalities for short listing of private entrepreneur through global
tender process for establishment of the Terminal Market Complex.
An allocation of Rs.50.00 lakh has been earmarked under NHM during
2012-13 in the approved annual action plan of Odisha State for taking up of TMC.