Question : NATIONAL BOTANICAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN KERALA

(a) whether the Government have received any proposals regarding setting up of a National Botanical and Research Institute in Kerala during the Tenth Plan;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government have given its approval to the said proposal;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI. T.R.BAALU)

(a) No Sir.

(b) to (e) Do not arise.