(a) whether the Union Government are formulating any central schemes for the livestock
development in the Tribal dominated backward districts of Assam;
(b) if so, the details of districts likely to be covered thereunder; and
(c) the amount to be spent under these schemes and the amount likely to be allocated during
the Ninth Five year Plan to the State, scheme-wise?
MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS ( SHRI JUAL ORAM)
(a) & (b) According to the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, that Department is not
formulating any scheme for the Livestock Development in the tribal dominated districts
of Assam.
(c) The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying has not made any State wise
allocation for the ninth Plan. The funds are released to the State Government on the basis
of viable proposals received from them. However, as per the Government guidelines, the
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying earmarks ten per cent of the total
budgetary allocation for North-Eastern States, including Assam and Sikkim region. A
Statement indicating the funds released under various Schemes to Government of Assam
during 9th Five year Plan so far is annexed. (Annexure)