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A sum of Rs.200 crore has been earmarked for the North East Industrial Policy including Sikkim, as part of the scheme for development of industries specifically in backward areas during the Tenth Plan period. This was indicated by Shri Kamal Nath, union Minister of Commerce & Industry, in reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
The scheme-wise allocation of funds for development of industries specifically in backward areas during the Tenth Plan period is as given below:
Sl. No.
Scheme
Funds earmarked for the Tenth Plan (Rs. In crore)
1
Transport Subsidy Scheme
100
2
Growth Centre Scheme
30
3
Lump sum provision for the North East Industrial Policy including Sikkim
200
4
Package for Special Category States of J&K, H.P. and Uttaranchal
11
Grand total
341
As per the reports of the concerned state governments, under the Growth Centre Scheme, 1074 industrial units generating employment for 36,887 persons have been established. 681 units generating employment for about 30,000 persons have received benefits under the North east Industrial Policy 1997. the schemes for Special Category States of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal have catalysed the establishment of 4876 units generating employment for about 2.19 lakh persons, the Minister said.
Amongst the major reasons for lower utilisation of the released funds are difficulties in acquiring land, the long period taken in creating the requisite industrial infrastructure and delays caused due to procedures for release adopted by some of the States.
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