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Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 07:
In a bid to develop tourism sector in the State, the State Government has earmarked Rs 300 lakhs to develop a complex near Sadu Chiru waterfall and to build a guest house at Leimaram under Special Plan Assistance.
Besides incorporating the said amount for the Leimaram projects under Plan Assistance of Rs 1374.31 crores for 2007-08, the Planning Commission of India (PCI) has sought detailed project report from State officials within April 10. Further, Principal Secretary of the State Planning Department DV Singh has instructed officials concerned to submit project report of all projects to be taken up under the Special Plan Assistance by April 10. Under the provision of the Planning Commission, Rs 1200 lacs have also been earmarked for development of infrastructure in hill districts.
In the last fiscal, even as a large amount of fund was sanctioned under the Special Plan Assistance, only Rs 210 crores was released at the fag end of the year due to failure of various Departments under the State Govt to furnish utilisation certificates in time.
The amount released was also made only after the matter was taken up at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meanwhile, a source informed that the PCI has conveyed to the Chief Minister their preference of some reliable official like the Chief Secretary instead of an elected MLA for the post of chairman of Loktak Development Authority.