Question : DIVERSION OF FUNDS FOR NER



(a) whether the funds allocated under the North East Special Package were diverted for setting up of Transmitters in West Bengal and Lakshadweep;

(b) if so,the details and amount of such diverted funds alongwith the reasons therefor;and

(c) the action taken/steps taken by the Government to restore the funds for North Eastern Region (NER)?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS AND INFORMATION & BROADCASTING (SHRI ANAND SHARMA)

(a) No Sir.

(b) & (c) Dose not arise.