Question : ASSISTANCE UNDER NRF



(a) the names of states which have sent proposals during the current year till date seeking financial assistance under the various schemes which were earlier funded from the National Renewal Fund;

(b) the details of such proposals, state-wise; and

(c) the decision taken by the Government thereon?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (DR. RAMAN SINGH)

(a) to (c): During current year, following proposals from State Government of Assam and Tripura for assistance from National Renewal Fund (NRF) have been received in the Department.

S.No.	Name of State Government / state PSUs	Assistance sought from NRF (Rs. lakhs)
1. Government of Assam
i) Asam Agro-Industries Limited 786.00
ii) Assan State Transport Corpn. 5500.00
iii) Assam State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. 184.67
2. Government of Tripura
i) Tripura Jute Mills Limited 1371.00
ii) Tripura Small Industries Corpn. 39.00


The NRF has since been abolished vide a gazette notification on 12.7.2000. As such, it is not possible to provide any assistance under NRF to the state Governments. This position has been informed to the State Governments concerned.