Question : EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE SCHEME CENTRES

(a) the number of employment guarantee scheme centres set up in the country so far, State-wise particularly in Orissa;

(b) the number of beneficiaries;

(c) whether the Government has fixed any target for the year 2004-05;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether any states particularly Orissa has made request for enhancement of funds of the scheme;

(f) if so, the details thereof; and

(g) the action taken by the Government thereon?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M.A.A. ASHRAF FATMI):

(a) to (g) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.