Rs. 2,500 crore Central grant for 14 States
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08/12/2001
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Hindu (New Delhi)
A Rs. 2,500 crore package in the form of a cent per cent grant from the Centre would soon be available to 14 identified states, part from Orissa and Bihar which are to receive special packages. These funds are for the development of more than 100 identified most backward districts in the 14 states and also for Kalahandi-Bolangir-Koraput region of Orissa and Bihar which will individually receive a package of Rs 800 crores.