By Pervez Bari
TwoCircles.net
TwoCircles.net
Bhopal, May 3 : Madhya Pradesh has performed brilliantly in key development sectors during the 10th Five Years Plan (2002-07). It has creditable achievements to its credit in vital sectors like road, power, irrigation and education during the period.
This claim has been made by the State Government through an official Press release.
The state created 6.17 lakh hectare of irrigation potential, which is about 30 percent more than the original target fixed. Similarly, against the targeted additional generational capacity of 2355.40 MW the additional generational capacity anticipated to be created is 2466.5 MW. Additional capacity of 1000 MW from Indira Sagar hydroelectric project became available ahead of schedule.
The state created 6.17 lakh hectare of irrigation potential, which is about 30 percent more than the original target fixed. Similarly, against the targeted additional generational capacity of 2355.40 MW the additional generational capacity anticipated to be created is 2466.5 MW. Additional capacity of 1000 MW from Indira Sagar hydroelectric project became available ahead of schedule.
Likewise, addition of 6,848 kms of road length by Public Works Department has been more than the original target of 4,770 kms set for the 10th Plan. Additional road length of 13,500 kms was added under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.
The state has been pioneer in realizing the potential of private public participation mode of financing the infrastructure projects. Construction of nearly 1,500 kms of roads has already been done under this approach. The state has also been among the first ones to get projects approved under Viability Gap Funding Scheme launched recently by the Government of India and has received approvals for projects costing about Rs. 1,500 crore so far.
A significant achievement has been the enrolment of children in primary schools. A total of 1,12,74,071 children have been enrolled in primary schools and 42,53,269 children have been enrolled in upper primary schools. One of the key objectives to provide access to a primary school facility within one km and upper primary school within three kms was achieved.
The state has been able to provide adequate potable drinking water to 1,07,775 habitations in the state. Out of the total 1,26,172 habitations.
The state of public finance improved significant during the 10th Five Years Plan. The outlay approved has been Rs. 33,724 crore 96 lakh. The actual expenditure (including anticipated expenditure for 2006-07) is Rs. 35,323 crore 08 lakh.
The state has been pioneer in realizing the potential of private public participation mode of financing the infrastructure projects. Construction of nearly 1,500 kms of roads has already been done under this approach. The state has also been among the first ones to get projects approved under Viability Gap Funding Scheme launched recently by the Government of India and has received approvals for projects costing about Rs. 1,500 crore so far.
A significant achievement has been the enrolment of children in primary schools. A total of 1,12,74,071 children have been enrolled in primary schools and 42,53,269 children have been enrolled in upper primary schools. One of the key objectives to provide access to a primary school facility within one km and upper primary school within three kms was achieved.
The state has been able to provide adequate potable drinking water to 1,07,775 habitations in the state. Out of the total 1,26,172 habitations.
The state of public finance improved significant during the 10th Five Years Plan. The outlay approved has been Rs. 33,724 crore 96 lakh. The actual expenditure (including anticipated expenditure for 2006-07) is Rs. 35,323 crore 08 lakh.
Thus, the performance of the 10th Five Years plan in financial terms is anticipated to be 105 percent of the approved outlays. The increase has been possible because of higher revenue mobilization and containment of non-plan revenue expenditure through strict economy measures.
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