(a) whether some requests have been received from the Government of Maharashtra for establishment of separate statutory development Board for Konkan;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any decision on these requests has since been taken by the Government;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (I.D. SWAMI)
(a) & (b): Yes Sir. A request has been received from the Government of Maharashtra to set up a separate Development Board for Konkan under article 371 (2) of the Constitution of India.
(c) to (e): While considering the proposal of the Government of Maharashtra for establishment of a separate Statutory Board for Konkan region, it was considered advisable to ascertain the effectiveness with which the three existing Development Boards in the State had worked towards attaining the objects enshrined in the Constitution. Accordingly, the Planning Commission was requested to undertake a detailed study. The report from the Planning Commission is yet to be received.