Question : UTILISATION OF TSUNAMI RELIEF



(a) whether the Government has monitored the utilisation of funds meant for Tsunami Rehabilitation Programme by the States; and

(b) if so, the amount released and utilized so far by the affected States, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)

(a) : Yes, Madam.

(b): State/Union Territory wise release of funds and actual expenditure under Tsunami Rehabilitation Programme is stated below:

(Rs. In crore)
Sl. No.	State/UT	Amount Released as	Amount Utilized	Additional Central	(Till Dec. 2009)#	Assistance (ACA)
1. Tamil Nadu 1478.12 2179.79 2. Kerala 824.85 929.7 3. Andhra 29.96 155.28 4. Puducherry 553.01 582.05 5. Andaman & Nicobar Islands 3166.86 2477.70 6052.80 6334.52

#This includes an amount of Rs. 1378.24 crore spent by the States/UTs from external assistance.