Question : UPGRADATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS



(a) whether the Government has received any proposal from various State Governments including State Government of Punjab for granting them financial assistance for upgradation of infrastructure projects in their States; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the State-wise assistance released for the purpose during the last two years and the current year, year-wise?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR PLANNING, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES (DR. ASHWANI KUMAR)

(a): The State Governments send proposals from time to time for special package / special assistance / financial assistance for different purposes. Such proposals are also received from State of Punjab.

(b): The State-wise details of Special Plan Assistance, One Time Additional Central Assistance, Special Plan under BRGF and Special Assistance for projects during Annual Plan 2010-11, 2011-12 & 2012-13 are given at Annexure I, Annexure II & Annexure III respectively.