(a) whether the Government has announced any special package and schemes for Assam in North Eastern Region.
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details of funds allocated for the said package/schemes during the last three years;
(d) whether the above said State has fully utilized the said package; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
The Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of
Development of North Eastern Region
[Dr. Jitendra Singh]
(a) & (b): Yes Sir. Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region is providing funds to Government of Assam under the Special Packages of Rs 750.00 crore for Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Rs 350.00 crore for Karbi Anglong Autonomous Territorial Council (KAATC) and Rs 200.00 crore for Dima Hasao Autonomous Territorial Council (DHATC) ,
(c):Year-wise release of funds during last three years under these packages is as under:-
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Year Fund released under BTC package (Rs in crore) Fund released under KAATC package (Rs in crore) Fund released under DHATC package (Rs in crore)
2016-17 50.00 3.43 0.08
2017-18 23.47 1.50 23.37
2018-19 0.00 39.63 12.00
Total 73.47 44.56 35.45
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(d) & (e): Project identification under all the packages has been completed and in principle approval has been granted for the balance of the sanctioned amount based on which the respective Councils will implement the projects. Further releases to the State is on the basis of progress of implementation of these projects.