(a) whether the work related to the modernisation of some Government of India Presses have been pending since long;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether any funds have been earmarked for the purpose during the Ninth Five Year Plan;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the specific steps taken/proposed to be taken to implement the said modernisation programme?
MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( SHRI ANANTH KUMAR )
(a)to(e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION
NO.78 FOR 5.3.2002 REGARDING MODERNIZATION OF GOVERNMENT OF
INDIA PRESSES.
(a)to(e): Yes, Sir. A comprehensive proposal covering
modernization of some of the Government of India Presses as well
as closure/merger/transfer/restructuring of Presses is under
consideration of the Government.
During the Ninth Plan period, an amount of Rs.1.75 crores
were allocated for modernization as under:-
1997-98 - Rs.0.50 crore 1998-99 - Rs.1.00 crore 1999-2000 - Rs.0.25 croreNo plan allocation was made during the subsequent years.