Question : FINALISATION OF ANNUAL PLAN



(a) whether annual plan for the State of Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh has been finalised;

(b) if so, the details of the plan outlay, State-wise; and

(c) the details of growth rate of industrial and agriculture sector alongwith the allocation and targets fixed in respect of primary, secondary and technical education and Health and Family Welfare?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING, PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION, ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND DISINVESTMENT (SHRI ARUN SHOURIE)

(a) & (b): Annual Plans for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh have been finalized for the year 2000-01. The approved core plan outlays in respect of these three States are: Andhra Pradesh – Rs.7708 crore; Orissa – Rs.2665 crore and Madhya Pradesh – Rs4450 crore.

(c) The growth rates of Industrial and Agriculture sector are not fixed by Planning Commission as a part of the Planning process on an annual basis. The statewise allocations and targets fixed in respect of primary, secondary and technical education and health and family welfare are not yet finalized for the year 2000-01.