Question : EMPLOYMENT GENERATION IN RURAL AREAS



(a)Whether the Government is planning any programme for generation of employment in rural areas of about five lakh persons below the poverty line under assured employment opportunities in rural textile sector ;

(b) If so, the details thereof ;

(c) Whether this programme is to be covered under National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005; and

(d) If so, the manner in which it is proposed to finance the programme and the time frame proposed for its implementation ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT(SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHU)

(a) No, Sir.

(b)to(d) Do not arise.