Question : NORTH EASTERN STATUS TO BACKWARD DISTRICTS OF WEST BENGAL

(a) whether backward districts in West Bengal are being considered for the same incentives given to North Eastern States; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION (SHRI P.R.KYNDIAH)

(a) No such proposal is under consideration of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.

(b) Does not arise.