(a) whether the funds allocated during 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 for various development projects of the North-Eastern States have not been fully utilised;
(b) if so, the details thereof, project-wise;
(c) the reasons therefor;
(d) whether these funds have been kept in the non-lapsable funds for the North-East or the funds have lapsed at the end of the financial year; and
(e) if so, the details in this regard?
MINISTER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION ( SHRI ARUN SHOURIE )
(a)to(e): Development programmes/projects of North Eastern States are being funded from various sources. Besides the funds allocated by the respective State Governemnts in their State Plans, all the Central Ministries/Departments (except those specifically exempted) are to earmark at least 10% of their budget for developmental programmes in the North East. The unspent balance of the earmarked funds is pooled in to the Non-lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR). The amounts utilized for the North Eastern States and transfer to NLCPR are under reconciliation.