Question : DEVELOPMENT INDEX OF SICK STATES

(a) whether as per the development index, the sick States are lagging for behind in comparison to the other States of the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise alongwith the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government has formulated any scheme to accelerate the development of the sick States; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING (SHRI M.V. RAJASEKHARAN)

(a): Development index is not computed by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission also does not categorise the states as sick.

(b) to (d): In view of above, do not arise.