Orissa reap rich plan harvest
Orissa reap rich plan harvest
New Delhi:24/February/2007
Since Montek singh Ahluwalia became the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Orissa is reaping rich plan harvest.
If we go by statistics it can be seen when NDA was at the helm of office the state used to receive shabby treatment over Plan funding.
In 2001-02 Orissa asked for Rs.3000 crore and received approval for only Rs.2300 crore during NDA rule.
When Montek took over as Deputy chairman of Planning commission in 2005-06 Naveen asked for Rs.2800 crore and Montek gave Rs.3000 crore.
In 2006-07 Orissa placed a demand for Rs.3000 crore and Planning commission approved Rs.3500 crore.
And for 2007-08 Montek approved the Annual Plan size for Orissa for 2007-08 at Rs.5105 crore.
The windfall gain is attributed to the love of Montek for Naveen, said sources in Planning Commission.
Annual Plan for 2007-08 is about 46 per cent higher than the Annual Plan for 2006-07.
Montek complimented the continuing efforts of Government of Orissa under Naveen's leadership for improved fiscal prudence and better macro-economic indicators.
Naveen pointed out that less developed States like Orissa should be given greater attention, support and higher flow of liberal assistance from the Centre, primarily of non debt creating nature.
The Chief Minister reiterated the demand of the State Government to augment Special Central Assistance to the KBK region to Rs.500 crore per annum.
Naveen asked to extend concessions in Central Excise, Income Tax and other incentives for promotion of industries in the KBK region on par with some other backward regions.
He also demanded that royalty rates for major minerals should be revised in time and on ad valorem basis. The States should be allowed to benefit from their natural resource endowments.
Chief Minister highlighted the need for compensating the power producing states for environmental degradation and displacement of people and quickly addressing inequities that the power producing states face vis-a-vis the power consuming states.
Demand for an IIT and IIM was raised by Naveen but sources said Montek remained silent over the issue.
He also urged upon the Government of India to redefine the criteria for according Special Category Status to a State and treat Orissa as a Special Category State.
How ever the Plan size of the Eleventh Plan 2007-12 was not finalized ,which will take a final shape after April, said sources.
New Delhi:24/February/2007
Since Montek singh Ahluwalia became the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Orissa is reaping rich plan harvest.
If we go by statistics it can be seen when NDA was at the helm of office the state used to receive shabby treatment over Plan funding.
In 2001-02 Orissa asked for Rs.3000 crore and received approval for only Rs.2300 crore during NDA rule.
When Montek took over as Deputy chairman of Planning commission in 2005-06 Naveen asked for Rs.2800 crore and Montek gave Rs.3000 crore.
In 2006-07 Orissa placed a demand for Rs.3000 crore and Planning commission approved Rs.3500 crore.
And for 2007-08 Montek approved the Annual Plan size for Orissa for 2007-08 at Rs.5105 crore.
The windfall gain is attributed to the love of Montek for Naveen, said sources in Planning Commission.
Annual Plan for 2007-08 is about 46 per cent higher than the Annual Plan for 2006-07.
Montek complimented the continuing efforts of Government of Orissa under Naveen's leadership for improved fiscal prudence and better macro-economic indicators.
Naveen pointed out that less developed States like Orissa should be given greater attention, support and higher flow of liberal assistance from the Centre, primarily of non debt creating nature.
The Chief Minister reiterated the demand of the State Government to augment Special Central Assistance to the KBK region to Rs.500 crore per annum.
Naveen asked to extend concessions in Central Excise, Income Tax and other incentives for promotion of industries in the KBK region on par with some other backward regions.
He also demanded that royalty rates for major minerals should be revised in time and on ad valorem basis. The States should be allowed to benefit from their natural resource endowments.
Chief Minister highlighted the need for compensating the power producing states for environmental degradation and displacement of people and quickly addressing inequities that the power producing states face vis-a-vis the power consuming states.
Demand for an IIT and IIM was raised by Naveen but sources said Montek remained silent over the issue.
He also urged upon the Government of India to redefine the criteria for according Special Category Status to a State and treat Orissa as a Special Category State.
How ever the Plan size of the Eleventh Plan 2007-12 was not finalized ,which will take a final shape after April, said sources.
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