(a) whether the second instalment of funds under the World Bank aided Forestry Scheme has been released in favour of Uttar Pradesh;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(c) by when the funds are likely to be released?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)
(a) The World Bank aided Uttar Pradesh Forestry Project was under implementation in the state for the period from 19.3.1998 to 31.7.2003. The Project period is already over and no further instalments are to be released under this Project.
(b) & (c) Does not arise.