Question : FUNDS ALLOCATED TO MAHARASHTRA



(a) the allocation of funds during 2007-08 for Maharashtra;

(b) the various schemes/projects for which the funds have been allocated; and

(c) the progress made so far in the implementation of work?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) to (c) : Outlay for the Annual Plan of Maharashtra 2007-08 was approved at Rs. 20,200 crore. Details of the sector-wise allocation are given below:


(Rs. crore) Sl. Sectors Approved Outlay No. 1 Agriculture & Allied Activities 775.82 2 Rural Development 1519.15 3 Special Areas Programmes 1093.53 4 Irrigation & Flood Control 4144.16 5 Energy 1930.55 6 Industry & Minerals 110.79 7 Transport 1994.05 8 Science, Technology & Environment 16.50 9 General Economic Services 555.82 10 Social Services 7832.03 11 General Services 227.60 Total 20200.00

Progress of the projects/schemes covered under the Plans of the States is monitored on regular basis both at central & state level.