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Title
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Development of
Rural Growth Centres in Bihar EEC.
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Type
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Externally
aided
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Objectives
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The
scheme aims at increasing agricultural production, storage and
marketing by Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in Bihar
by construction of rural godowns, improving agricultural credit
and upgrading professional/managerial skills.
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Salient
features
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To
provide assistance to Government of Bihar for developing 1500 PACS
including LAMPS and FSS in 28 districts of Bihar into cooperative
rural growth center.
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Pattern
of assistance
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The
project stands closed on 31.3.1996 as per agreement between Govt.
of India and EEC. For
the year 2001-02 NCDC would be releasing unutilized
grants by the State Govt. under the scheme.
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Eligibility
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Primary
Cooperative societies.
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Procedure
to apply
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The
project is implemented through designated State Government
authority as per agreement signed by Government of India and EEC.
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Person
to be contacted
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The
Managing Director,
National Cooperative Development Corporation
of India,
Hauz Khas,
New Delhi-110 016
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Date
of Start/Duration
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1988-89
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Implementation
Status
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Ongoing
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Progress
of Expenditure
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(Rs
in Crores)
XI Plan 1997-98
1998-99 1999-2000 2000-01
Allocation
15.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
5.00
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