Question : OPEN DEVELOPMENT CENTRE SCHEME

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(a) the number of development centres opened under Development Centre Scheme for the industrial development in the tribal dominated backward areas of Madhya Pradesh;

(b) the funds made available to these industrial development centres established in the tribal dominated areas during the last three years till 2005- 06;

(c) the number of tribal people provided employment under the scheme;

(d) whether the funds allotted by the Government have been utilised by the Government of Madhya Pradesh;

(e) if so, the details thereof; and

(f) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI ASHWANI KUMAR)

(a) to (f): The Ministry of Small Scale Industries has sanctioned 8 Integrated Infrastructural Development Centres (IIDC) under its IIDC Scheme for the State of Madhya Pradesh. These are in Satna, Mandsaur, Khargone, Katni, Sagar, Neemuch, Tikamgarh and Morena districts of Madhya Pradesh. Against the sanctioned Central grant of Rs.10.29 crores for these Centres, Rs. 5.37 crores have been released so far. These Centres are at various stages of development and the Utilisation Certificates which had become due have been received. Implementation of these Centres is likely to generate additional employment opportunities, including for the tribal population in these districts.