(a) the details of the implementation of remote areas development programme in Gujarat ;
(b) whether any concrete programme has been prepared by the State in this regard;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Union Government have agreed to provide funds for implementation of the said programme; and
(e) if so, the details in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (A.RAJA)
(a) Remote Areas Development Programme is not being implemented by Govt.of Gujarat.
(b) to (e) Question does not arise.
Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2492 to be answered on 8th August, 2000 by Smt. Bavana Chikhalia regarding Rural Development Programme is reproduced below :-
(a) the details of the implementation of remote areas development programme in Gujarat ;
(b) whether any concrete programme has been prepared by the State in this regard;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Union Government have agreed to provide funds for implementation of the said programmes; and
(e) if so, the details in this regard?
The information for answering the question was called from Govt. of Gujarat. A draft reply based on information received from Govt.of Gujarat, is placed below for approval.