Question : DEVELOPMENT WORKS UNDER MSDP

(a) whether the Union Government has undertaken numerous development works under the Multi-Sectoral Development Programme (MSDP) in identified minority concentration districts across the country;

(b) if so, the details of the projects approved and are under implementation in various States including Jharkhand during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;

(c) the funds sanctioned, released and utilized in respect of the projects during the said period, State-wise;

(d) the details of proposals received, approved and pending under the said Programme during the current year, State-wise;

(e) the time by which the pending proposals are likely to be cleared;

(f) whether the Union Government has made any review of the said Programme in regard to its implementation; and

(g) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER IN STATE FOR THE MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a): Yes, Madam.

(b): The details of the projects approved and are under implementation in various States including Jharkhand during each of the last three years and the current year are given at Annexure-I.

(c): State-wise fund sanctioned, released and utilized during the last three years and current year are given at Annexure-II.

(d) & (e): State wise details of proposals received, approved and pending under the said programmes during the current year are given at Annexure-III.

(f) & (g): The Empowered Committee for MsDP serves as the Oversight Committee at the Centre and monitors the implementation of the programme. Till now, thirty six (36) meetings of Oversight Committee have been held. In addition, the Ministry reviews the progress through regular meetings with the States and UTs.