(a) whether the Government propose to provide any special aid for
development of newly formed States, especially Chhattisgarh;
(b) whether any proposal has been forwarded by the State Government of
Chhattisgarh to the Union Government in this regard; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF DISINVESTMENT, MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRIES OF PLANNING, STATESTICS AND PROGRAMME
IMPLEMENTATION AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS AND PUBLIC
GRIEVANCES (SHRI ARUN SHOURIE)
(a): There is no proposal as yet.
(b) & (c): The State Government of Chhattisgarh has requested an
Additional Central Assistance of Rs.197.12 crore, Rs.98.25 crore for drinking
water and Rs.98.87 crore for infrastructure.