MINISTRY OF CULTURE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.208
TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2015
PROPOSALS RECEIVED FROM CHHATTISGARH
+ 208. SHRIMATI KAMLA DEVI PAATLE:
Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:
a) the details of the proposals received by the Government from State Government of Chhattisgarh during 2003-04 and 2012-14;
b) the present status of the proposals; and
c) the time by which these proposals are likely to be cleared and approved?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE, CULTURE AND TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) AND MINISTER OF STATE, CIVIL AVIATION
(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)
(a) to (c): The details of the proposals received by the Government from the State Government of Chhattisgarh during 2003-04 and 2012-14 along with the status is at Annexure.
(A)
ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE TO LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 208 FOR 30.11.2015
The details of the proposals received by the Government from State Government of Chhattisgarh during 2003-04 and 2012-14 are as under:
1. Proposal for setting up of Regional Science Centre, Raipur, Chhattisgarh (2003-2004): Regional Science Centre, Raipur in the state of Chhattisgarh has been developed by National Council of Science Museum and handed over to the Government of Chhattisgarh after its inauguration on 13.07.2012.
2. Proposal for setting up of Sub Regional Science Centre, Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh (2013-2014): National Council of Science Museum is unable to take up this project during 12th Plan period taking into consideration the availability of resources, project handling capacity of National Council of Science Museum.
1. Multipurpose Cultural Complexes (MPCC) Project at Raipur: was recommended as a category-II project by the Expert Committee in its meeting held on 08.11.2004 with Rs 1.00 crore approved as the central assistance. Government of India’s share of financial assistance amounting to Rs 1.00 crore as approved by the Expert committee has already been released to the State Govt. of Chhattisgarh in two installments viz. Rs. 25 Lakh released on 27.12.2004 and Rs. 75 Lakhs released on 20.03.2008. This project is completed.
2. Proposal for Renovation of Open Air Theatre, Raipur: The proposal placed before the National Appraisal Committee (NAC) meeting held on 28th February, 2012 was not approved.
3. Proposal for setting up of Multipurpose Cultural Complex, Raipur : The proposal was granted in principle approval subject to the condition that the revised Detailed Project Report would be specified for only an Auditorium with a total project cost of Rs. 15.00 crore, in the meeting held on 09.10.2014.
4. Proposal for Excavation on the junction of Mahanadi and Naini nala, Disttrict Mashasamund, Chhatisgarh (2012-13): The proposal was not recommended by the Standing Committee of Central Advisory Board of Archaeology.
5. Proposal for Excavation at Rajim, District Gariyaband, Chhattisgarh (2012-13, 2013-14): Permission has been accorded and preliminary report submitted.
6. Proposal for Exploration/excavation at Damru, Chhattisgarh (2012-13) and (2013-14): Permission has been accorded and preliminary report submitted.
7.The proposal for construction of State Central Library, Chhattisgarh: The proposal has been received on 8.2.2013 with the estimated cost of Rs. 2.50 crore. The proposal has been considered and 1st installment has been released.