The Hindu Business Line : Chhattisgarh Plan outlay fixed at Rs 9,600 cr

New Delhi, March 28 The Annual Plan of Chhattisgarh for 2008-09 has been pegged at Rs 9,600 crore, inclusive of additional Central assistance of Rs 50 crore for establishing and strengthening of infrastructure for collection and marketing of minor forest produce.

This was agreed at a meeting between the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Mr Montek Singh Ahluwalia, and the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Dr Raman Singh, here today.

In his comments on the performance of the State, Mr Ahluwalia said that the State had good growth rate and performance in terms of panchayati raj, rural development and public distribution system was satisfactory.

He also complimented the State for performance during Tenth Plan and pointed out that both growth rate and per capita income were growing satisfactorily.

However, efforts should be continued to make growth more inclusive. Income supporting schemes, especially in tribal areas, should be encouraged.

The State was asked to have more detailed district-level planning to ensure that benefits of planning reach all sections of population. Focused attention was also needed to improve agricultural productivity and institutional delivery system also needs further strengthening.

Efforts should also be made to further reduce T & D losses.

Briefing the Commission on Plan achievements and future strategy, Dr Raman Singh said that the State has been listed among better fiscal performers by the Reserve Bank of India. Positive balance of current revenue has been maintained since inception.

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