(a) whether villagers in the vicinity of seven national parks have been provided the gas connections at a subsidised rate under the India Eco Development Project
(b) if so, the details of the connections provided alongwith the subsidy given in each case, State-wise;
(c) whether the project has proved beneficial for the national parks and bird sanctuaries;
(d) if so, the details and extent thereof ;
(e) whether the Ministry has requested to continue the scheme of providing gas connection on subsidised rates to such villagers on a permanent basis; and
(f) if so, by when it is likely to be implemented ?