The Pioneer, Aug 30, 2009
PNS | Bhubaneswar
The KBK Yojana has been extended to 2012. The Revised Long Term Action plan for the KBK has been approved under the 11th Finance Commission. After the meeting with the National Human Rights Commission Special Rappaortuer Sudhanshu Sarangi, Special Secretary of State Planning and Co-Ordination Department Rambir Singh said the State Government has already sent a proposal to extend the programme till 2016. “It has yet to receive the nod of the Centre,” he said, adding that the Centre is now giving Rs 130 crore for this programme. “This money would be available till 2012,” he said.
However during the meeting, Sarangi expressed his concern on the lack of medical, educational and irrigation facilities in KBK areas. “I will submit my report to the Commission,” he said.
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