(a) the names of the districts in various States including
Chhattisgarh covered under Integrated Action Plan (IAP);
(b) whether the Government proposes to include some new
districts under IAP scheme especially in Chhattisgarh;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Government has received a proposal to increase
the annual allocation for each IAP district; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND PLANNING (SHRI RAJEEV SHUKLA)
(a) The Integrated Action Plan (IAP) presently covers 82 districts including 10
districts of Chhattisgarh. The names of 82 districts are at Annexure-I.
(b) No, Madam.
(c) Does not arise.
(d)&(e) Yes, Madam. The State Government of Chhattisgarh has proposed to enhance the annual
allocation under IAP from Rs. 30 crore to Rs. 50 crore per district. Similarly, the State
Government of Odisha has also requested for enhancement of the annual allocation under IAP.
Under IAP which has been approved for continuation only till March, 2013, the amount of
funding in 2012-13 has been pegged at Rs. 30 crore per district.