Lok Sabha Question No. 1479 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-26
Subject: Schemes for J&K
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1479

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  JULY, 2016/ SHRAVANA 4, 1938 (SAKA) SCHEMES FOR J&K

†1479. SHRI JUGAL KISHORE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the schemes being implemented or proposed to be implemented by the Government for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, particularly those living in border areas;
- (b) whether the Government is contemplating to enhance the amount earmarked for the implementation of the said schemes; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (c): Prime Minister's Development Package for J&K 2015 has been announced making an outlay of Rs.80,068 crore for development of the State.    In  the  package,  an  amount  of  Rs.62,393 crore  has  been earmarked for new initiatives/projects, Rs.7,427 crore for ongoing/existing project of PMRP, 2004, Rs.7,263 crore for projects to be undertaken within existing budget line and Rs.2,985 crore for Roads and Highways projects under PPP.

## LS.US.Q.No.1479 FOR 26.07.2016

An area specific scheme namely the Border Area Development Program (BADP)  has  been    implemented  in  17  border  States  through  State Governments to meet the special development needs of the people living in  remote  and  inaccessible  border  areas  including  the  State  of  J&K. This is 100 % centrally funded programme.  The developmental activities under  BADP  relate  to  infrastructure  development  such  as  link  roads, employment  generation,  education,  health,  drinking  water,  electricity, agriculture and allied sectors etc.  BADP is implemented in the border areas  of  J&K  State.  Funds  released  under  BADP  to  the  State  of  J&K during last 3 years are as follows :-

| Year    | Releases in Crore   |
|---------|---------------------|
| 2013-14 | 158.00              |
| 2014-15 | 115.20              |
| 2015-16 | 119.32              |
| 2016-17 | 120.00 (allocation) |

In addition to the above, the following  schemes  are  also  being implemented exclusively in the State of J&K:

i. Special  Industry  Initiative  (SII)  -  Udaan  (To  enhance  skill  and employability of Graduates and three year Engineering Diploma holders) - 20,580 candidates have joined training with Corporate by June 2016.

## LS.US.Q.No.1479 FOR 26.07.2016

ii. Skill Empowerment & Employment Scheme (Himayat) - (To provide options and opportunities to School/ college  Drop outs for salaried or self employment) 62,742 candidate have been trained and 44,937 placed till 31st March, 2016 in Food retail chain, BPOs, Retail Mart, Electricity, Pharma Sales Assistant, Physician Assistant  etc.

iii. Special Scholarship Scheme (SSS) -(To provide financial assistance to students having passed  Class 12th  or equivalent exams for studying in colleges and institutions outside J&K.) - Total of 15,382 Scholarships have been granted till March 2016.

iv. Civic Action Plan To mainstream the youth of J&K, Government of India sanctioned the scheme of Civic Action Plan for J&K in 2013 that is implemented by/through Central Armed Police Forces. Major activities include organizing medical camps, Human Resources Development like imparting of vocational training, conduct of education excursions by the students  to  places  of  national  importance,  providing  sports  facilities, providing assistance during natural calamities etc.

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