(a) whether the Government has decided to provide Special Plan Assistance to Assam
for flood damage repair and infrastructure development during the current
financial year;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by when the said funds are likely to be released?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING (SHRI M.V. RAJASEKHARAN)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): During the Annual Plan 2004-05, Government of Assam has been allotted
Rs.22.00 crores as Special Plan Assistance and Rs.218.00 crores as One-Time Additional
Central Assistance for reconstruction of flood damaged infrastructure. Government of
Assam has recently submitted a Reconstruction Plan, which includes reconstruction of
flood damaged infrastructure (roads and bridges, educational institutions, Government
buildings, etc.), flood control measures and reconstruction of flood damaged irrigation
and water supply schemes. The Reconstruction Plan is being examined in the Planning
Commission.
(c): Funds have been allocated and will be released during the current financial year.