(a) whether the Development of North-East Region (DONER) Ministry is funding short-time courses for N-E Region;
(b) if so, the number of courses funded in the current financial year;
(c) whether it is likely to continue in future; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER, MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION (SHRI MANI SHANKAR AIYAR)
(a) to (d): Yes, Sir. The Ministry of DONER is supporting a number of training courses for the N. E. Region. During 2006-07 the Ministry has funded 54 short-term courses (of duration less than three months) from its Plan Scheme of Technical Assistance & Capacity Building. The North Eastern Council has also supported 9 such programmes during the year. The Programmes will be continued in future also.