(a) the details of the progress made in respect of “Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra†proposed in 2004;
(b) the details of the amount sanctioned and spent so far for the purpose; and
(c) the time by which the said Kendra is likely to start functioning?
(a) the details of the progress made in respect of “Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra†proposed in 2004;
(b) the details of the amount sanctioned and spent so far for the purpose; and
(c) the time by which the said Kendra is likely to start functioning?
MINISTER OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS(SHRI VAYALAR RAVI)
(a) to (c): The land for construction of Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra(PBK) has been procured and
registered. National Building Construction Corporation Ltd. (NBCC) has been appointed as
Consultant and Project Manager for the PBK to carry out the project on turnkey basis from its
concept to completion. The concept design and model of the Kendra has been approved.So far
the expenditure incurred is Rs.55 Lakhs towards the cost of land since construction is yet to
commence.The construction is expected to commence in the current financial year as soon as the
approvals for the building plans are received from the civic authorities and the Delhi Urban
Arts Commission.The building is expected to be ready before the commencement of the ensuing
Commonwealth Games in October,2010.