The Statesman 22.11.2013
R740 cr for J’tsinghpur uplift programmes
The District Planning Committee has approved Rs 741.30 crores for
different development programmes to be executed during 2013-14.
different development programmes to be executed during 2013-14.
The district planning meeting chaired by Tourism minister Maheswer
Mohanty reviewed the progress of ongoing projects under various
departments and the requirement of funds. A sum of Rs 22.02 from
MGNREGS and Rs 5.32 crores from Gopandhu Gramin Yojana scheme will be
used for various projects to bridge the resource gap.
Providing details of the programmes that have been worked out , official
sources said Rs 219.80 crores will be spent towards health, education,
while Rs 90.17 crores has been earmarked for agriculture, Rs 84.04
crores for rural development, Rs 21.29 crores for special area
programme, Rs 100.05 crores for irrigation and flood control, Rs 207.11
crores has been earmarked for transport.