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1.1 Agriculture
1. National Biogas Development Project
(Outlay Rs.100.00 Lakhs)
Under this scheme, assistance will be provided for setting up of bio gas plants of
the normal type as well as sanitary toilet linked plants and for conduct of various training
courses for masons, beneficiaries and other turnkey agents. The outlay is meant for 4500
numbers of biogas plants, cost of training and for other operational costs.
2. CDB Scheme for integrated Farming in Coconut
(Outlay Rs.2500.00 lakhs)
The strategy proposed for coconut development is integrated development of holdings
aimed at maximising income from unit area through better agro management
practices and promotion of multi species cropping and farming systems. The
productivity levels of coconut are low compared to the neighbouring States mainly
due to the prevalence of root wilt disease, poor management and existence of senile
and unproductive palms.
Entrepreneurial ventures for production of value added products like desiccated
coconut, beverages, shell based products, coconut cream, etc will be promoted with
appropriate tie up with marketing and credit agencies. The outlay is provided to meet
the cost of implementation of various components approved by the CDB for
integrated farming in coconut.
3. National Project on Organic farming
(Outlay Rs. 10.00 lakhs)
The demand for organic food is increasing in the world and the State is having
potential to utilise this emerging opportunity for the development and export of such
foods. Organic farming not only increases the income of farmers as the organic product
get a premium price but also helps in moving towards sustainable agriculture, and aims at
production of quality and safe agriculture products which contain no chemical residues
following eco-friendly production methods.
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The outlay will be used for various programmes on organic input production, quality control
on organic farming, farmers training, setting up of model organic farms in the department farms,
training field, demonstration, farmers fair, marketing etc.
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lakhs out of which Government of India have already released Rs. 45 lakhs as grant- in
aid . A provision of Rs. 15 lakhs is earmarked during 2008-09.
9. Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) (New Scheme)
(Outlay Rs. 1000.00 lakhs)
Government of India has launched a Special Central Assistance Scheme on
RKVY to evolve a strategy to rejuvenate agriculture sector during the 11th Five year plan.
The RKVY funds would be provided to the states as 100% grant by the Centre
Government. The eligibility for assistance under the scheme would depend upon the
amount provided in State Plan Budget for Agriculture and Allied Sectors and on the base
line expenditure incurred by the State Government in the sector. The base line would be
a moving average of expenditure for the previous three years for determining the
eligibility under RKVY, after excluding the funds already received.
The Government of Kerala in compliance with the above strategy has to prepare
District Agriculture Plan and State Agriculture Plan covering the agriculture and allied
sectors during 2008-09 for availing assistance from Government of India. The
department of Agriculture will prepare the plan and submit to the planning commission
through State planning Board.
The major objectives of the scheme are
To ensure the preparation of Agriculture plans for the districts and States
based on agro climatic conditions, availability of technology and natural
resources.
To ensure that the local needs / crops/ priorities are better reflected in
agriculture plans of the states
To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through
focused interventions.
Rice Development
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iii) NWDPRA
The implementation of the watershed programme in the selected watersheds on
the basis of approved action plan in each district will be continued during 2008-09. The
outlay will be utilized for:
iv)
Women in Agriculture
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(Rs. Lakhs)
Total
Outlay
Central
Share
(90%)
Sl.No.
Name of Component
1.
Rice development
1250
1125
2.
300
270
3.
NWDPRA
1000
900
Women in Agriculture
50
45
200
180
Total
2800
2520
The outlay provided is for meeting the anticipated 90% Central share.
b) Other 90% CS Schemes (CS 90%)
i) Support to State Extension Programmes for Extension Reforms
(Outlay Rs.450.00 lakhs)
Government of India during Tenth plan period, subsumed various extension
programmes under a new scheme for extension reforms. As a part of the scheme it is
proposed to establish SAMETI, for training at State Level and Agricultural Technology
Management Agency (ATMA) at the district level. The district level activities are further
categorized in to farmer oriented activities, farm information dissemination and Research
Extension linkages. It is proposed to utilize the services of the Agro clinics to facilitate
technology transfer for farmers. The existing RATTC, Thiruvananthapuram would be
upgraded as SAMETI.
The outlay will be utilized for the following purposes
The outlay provided is for meeting the anticipated 90% Central share.
11. Integrated Schemes of Oilseeds, Pulses, Oil Palm and Maize (ISOPOM)
(75% CSS)
(Outlay Rs. 7.50 lakhs)
In order to provide flexibility to the States, Oilseed production programme (OPP),
National Pulses Development Project (NPDP), Accelerated Maize Development
Programme (AMDP) and Oil Palm Development Programme (OPDP) have been merged
into one CSS (ISOPOM) during the Tenth Five Year Plan from 1.4.2004.
The outlay provided is the anticipated state share of the Scheme for the
implementation of Pulses Development Programme in the State. The support for oil palm
development is not included in the provision.
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signed between the State Department of Agriculture and Ministry of Agriculture. Salary
and consultancy charges are not included in the provision. Soil studies will be integrated
with the available facilities of the department of Agriculture and KSSO. The outlay
provided is the 90% central share for the expected outlay from Government of India.
2. Livestock Census
(Outlay Rs. 50.00 lakhs)
The outlay is meant for the conduct and completion of 18th livestock census as per
the guidelines issued by Government of India.
3. Foot and Mouth Disease Control Programme (FMDCP)
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(Outlay Rs. 100.00 lakhs)
This is 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in the State during 2003-04
as per Government of India guidelines. The Programme is under implementation in the
districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Pathanamthitta districts as per the
guidelines of GOI. New districts if selected for implementation by GOI will also be
included. Expenses for required equipments, instruments, publicity and campaign
expenses etc. will be met from the provision.
4. Conservation of Threatened Breeds of Small Ruminents
(Outlay Rs. 5.00 lakh)
Government of India has introduced a new project during 10th plan to conserve
the rare extinct and threatened breeds using modern scientific conservation tools like cryo
preservation of semen/Ova/Embryo. Breeds of goats like Attappady Black, Malabari and
various indigenous breeds of ducks can be conserved through this scheme. The outlay
provided is the anticipated central assistance for the scheme.
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Awareness programmes
1.5 Fisheries
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National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), an autonomous organisation
was registered under the administrative control of the ministry of agriculture,
Government of India during July 2006 and started functioning at Hyderabad. The
activities suggested for NFDB assistance are intensive aquaculture in ponds and tanks,
reservoir fisheries, coastal aquaculture, deep sea fishing and tuna processing, mariculture,
sea ranching, sea weed cultivation, infrastructure for post harvest processing, fish
dressing centers and solar drying of fish, domestic marketing etc.
Detailed Project report will be prepared for assistance from NFDB and the Central
share will be supported from the scheme
The Centrally Sponsored Schemes on Development of Freshwater Aquaculture
implemented by Fish Farmers Development Agency (FFDA) and Integrated Coastal
Aquaculture implemented by Brackish Water Fish Farmers Development Agency
(BFFDA) have been combined and renamed as Development of Inland Fisheries and
Aquaculture during Xth plan period. The scheme has the following components, viz.,
development of Freshwater Aquaculture, development of Brackish water Aquaculture,
development of cold water fisheries and aquaculture in the hilly regions, development of
waterlogged areas, utilisation of inland saline/alkaline soils for aquaculture and inland
capture fisheries (Reservoirs/rivers etc.).The outlay will also be utilised for continuing
the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the following purposes
Promote large scale brackish water aqua farming like fish, shrimp, oyster,
crab, mussel etc. in the private sector by providing extension support and
arranging bank credit with subsidy
areas
The outlay is for meeting the central share of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme
viz., Integrated Development of Aqua culture and the contribution to NFDB schemes in
order to mobilize maximum assistance from NFDB.
1.6 FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE
1. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
(Outlay Rs.160.00
lakh)
The activities envisaged under the scheme included Habitat improvement, Forest
protection, Eco-development, Prevention of fire, Grazing, illicit tree cutting and
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pouching, Nature Awareness Programmes, Research, Development of data base,
Hydrology, Social Welfare of the people living in and around the biosphere are being
implemented under this scheme. The outlay provided is for continuing these activities
during 2008-09.
2.Project Elephant
(Outlay Rs.220.00
lakh)
The programme is for better protection of elephant population and their habitat,
providing water and movement corridors, soil and water conservation works, fire
protection, creating public awareness, protection to people and their crops from
elephants, and payment of compensation to the victims affected by elephant attack.
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The Government of India introduced the scheme during 10th plan with 75%
contribution from the Centre. The activities proposed include infrastructure
development such as assistance for working plan preparation, survey & demarcation
of forest, purchase of equipments for the purpose and forest protection. The outlay
provided is for expected central assistance of the scheme.
III.
CO OPERATION
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restoration of 10 tanks in Palakkad and 13 tanks in Pathanamthitta during the X Plan
period. It is proposed to continue this scheme in other districts during the plan
period. An amount of Rs.75 lakhs is provided for 2008-09 for implementing this
scheme. The outlay provided is the anticipated central share of assistance for the
implementation of the scheme during 2008-09
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Critical Anti Sea Erosion works in coastal and other than Ganga basin
States (70% Central Share)
(Outlay Rs. 30.00 lakhs)
Government of India has sanctioned a scheme costing Rs.3.00 crores during
2003-04 for critical anti erosion works in Kerala. The work was started during 04-05 and
is progressing. The outlay provided is the anticipated central share of assistance for
continuing the scheme
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3. Pilot Project to take up Beach nourishment under CSS scheme Critical Antierosion works in coastal and other than Ganga basin states.
(Outlay Rs. 0.01 lakh)
As part of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme 'Critical Anti-erosion works in coastal
and other than Ganga basin states, CWC will take up a pilot project in association with
CWPRS, Pune for beach nourishment in one of the most critical reaches affected by sea
erosion to find its efficiency. Accordingly Government of Kerala has proposed two
schemes (i) Beach nourishment at Elathoor Cape in Koilandy takuk of Kozhikode district
costing Rs. 65 lakhs and Murath river mouth beach nourishment at Kottakkal costing Rs.
85 lakhs. These schemes are under active consideration of CWC. Anticipating approval
from Government of India a token provision is included for 2008-09.
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(Outlay: Rs. 30.00 lakh)
An amount of Rs.30.00 lakh is provided as the anticipated central share for the year 2008-09
for meeting the expenses of the enforcement machinery for the implementation of Handloom
Reservation Act.
4. Integrated Handloom Development Scheme (IHDS) (CSS)
Integrated Handloom Development Scheme has been formulated as a Centrally Sponsored
Scheme by merging the components, with and without modifications, of four schemes
implemented during the 10th Plan. It is necessary to facilitate handloom weavers to meet the
challenges of a globalised environment and to empower them to chart out a sustainable path for
growth and diversification in line with the emerging market trends. Integrated Handloom
Development Scheme (IHDS) is an attempt to facilitate the sustainable development of handloom
weavers located in and out side identified handloom clusters in to a cohesive self managing and
competitive socio economic unit. The components of IHDS included in the Budget 2008-09 are
given below.
A) Development of Clusters having Loomage 300 500 (Central Share)
(Outlay: Rs.1029.00 lakh)
Clusters having Handlooms in the range of 300-500 are eligible for financial assistance under
this component and 20 clusters have been identified in the state for claiming financial assistance
during 2008-09. The sub components included for financial assistance are baseline survey (100%
Central Share), formation of consortium (100% Central Share), raw material support (100%
Central Share), design development (50% Central Share) etc.
Assistance for individual weavers under the sub components basic input (70% - GoI, 20% State, 10% - Implementing Agency/ Beneficiary) and construction of work-shed (0.25 lakh by
GoI for a work-shed of 20 sq. meter, balance by the State Govt. / beneficiary) is also provided for
the clusters having loomage of 300 -500.
An outlay of Rs.1029.00 lakh is provided as the anticipated central share for these
components of the scheme.
B) Group Approach for Development of Handloom (Central Share)
(Outlay: Rs.108.00 lakh)
Handloom Weavers which are not covered by clusters will be benefited by a Group
Approach. A Group should have preferably 10 weavers, which can be in the form of SHG,
PWCS and other independent / individual weavers in groups. Assistance to such a group of
weavers will be given for the sub components basic inputs, skill upgradation, construction of
work-shed etc. 50 groups are identified in the State for getting benefits under the group approach
for development of handloom and an amount of Rs.167.38 lakh is estimated as central share
towards these components during 2008-09.
Basic Inputs: It is proposed to give one time assistance to individual weavers for basic inputs like
new looms Rs.8000, dobby Rs.4000, jacquard Rs.6000, and accessories Rs.2000. An
assistance of Rs.6000 per weaver towards margin money is also proposed for those handloom
weavers who have got credit linkages established with banks either on their own or through
PHWCS, SHGs or master weavers. Of the total assistance of Rs.26000 per weaver, 70% will be
met by Government of India, 20% by State Government and 10% by the weaver. An amount of
Rs.45.50 lakh is anticipated as central share for assisting 250 weavers for basic inputs.
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Construction of work-shed: Of the total amount for constructing a work-shed of 20 sq. meter,
Rs.25000 will be met by Government of India and the balance to be borne by State Government /
beneficiary. An amount of Rs.62.50 lakh is anticipated as the central share for constructing about
250 work-sheds during the year 2008-09.
For the subcomponent, skill upgradation to individual weavers, which has 100% GoI
assistance, an amount of Rs.59.38 lakh is estimated and the fund will be released directly to the
Weaving Service Centres.
5. Handloom Weavers Comprehensive Welfare Scheme (CSS)
Government of India approved the Handloom Weavers Comprehensive Welfare Scheme
with the components Mahatma Gandhi Bungar Bima Yojana (MGBBY) and Health Insurance
Scheme (HIS). The Health Insurance Scheme, in the revised form will be implemented at least for
2008-09. MGBBY will be implemented up to the year 2011-2012 and the Central Government
share of its premium will be released directly to the LIC of India.
(i) Health Insurance Scheme
(Outlay: Rs.64.00 lakh)
ICICI Lombard is implementing the Health Insurance Scheme for 2008-09 and the premium
for one weavers family is Rs.781.60. Out of this, the Government of India share is 80% of the
premium (Rs.642.47), and weavers contribution is 20% of the total premium (Rs.139.13). An
amount of Rs.64.00 lakh is provided as the anticipated central share to meet the Central
Government contribution of the premium to cover 10,000 weavers family in the State during
2008-09.
6. Mahila Coir Yojana (75% CSS)
(Outlay: Rs.75.00 lakh)
An outlay of Rs.75.00 lakh is provided as the 75% Central share anticipated for the scheme
during 2008-09. Coir Board is implementing the scheme Mahila Coir Yojana with a view to
provide self employment opportunity to rural women workers in the coir producing areas. As per
the scheme, Coir Board will give training and supply ratts with 75% subsidy. Coir Board has been
requested to include Geo-textile looms also under the scheme. The provision is for meeting 75%
of the expenditure on the cost of ratts/looms. The scheme envisages distribution of traditional
motorised ratts for spinning coir yarn and looms for weaving Coir Geotextiles, to women workers
after giving them necessary training.
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of Rs 1194 lakh is provided as anticipated central assistance for implementing the scheme during
2008-09.
4. Development of Sanskrit Education
(Outlay: Rs 10.00 lakh)
Sanskrit, mother of all languages, narrates the origin of cultural heritage, basic principles
of life and science. So the importance of this sacred language of great sanctity and rich heritage
is to be promoted and propagated through educational institutions by launching various
enrichment programmes. An amount of Rs 10 lakh is provided as anticipated central assistance
for implementing the scheme during 2008-09.
5. Modernisation of Madrassa Education
(Outlay: Rs 6.00 lakh)
The Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Modernisation of Madrassa Education envisages
encouragement of traditional institutions like the Madrassa and Maktabs by giving them financial
assistance to impart education in Science, Mathematics, Social Science, English and Hindi in
their curriculum as a part of National Policy on Education. The scheme provided opportunity to
students of these institutions to acquire education comparable to National Education System at
primary stage. An amount of Rs 6 lakh is provided as anticipated central assistance for
implementing various activities envisaged during 2008-09.
9.3. TECHNICAL EDUCATION
1. Post Graduate Courses in College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram
(Outlay: Rs 300.00 lakh)
There are 16 post graduates courses under 5 branches of study in the College of
Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram with an intake of 80 students. The provision is for payment of
staff salary, scholarship to students and providing library facilities. Hence a total amount of Rs
300 lakh is provided as anticipated central assistance for period 2008-09. A new course 'Signal
Processing' was started under Electronics Department with an intake of 18 students.
2. Post Graduate Courses in Government Engineering College, Thrissur
(Outlay: Rs 100.00 lakh)
There are 4 postgraduate courses in the Government Engineering College, Thrissur with
an intake of 31 students. The provision is for staff commitment and for scholarship for post
graduate students and for providing library facilities. Therefore, an amount of Rs 100 lakh is
provided as anticipated central assistance for the period 2008-09.
3. Post Graduate Courses in Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam
(Outlay Rs 80.00 lakh)
Government have accorded sanction for starting P.G Courses in 'Industrial Engineering'
under Mechanical Department and Industrial Drives & Control under Electrical & Electronics
Department with an intake of 18 students each. An amount of Rs 80 lakh is provided as
anticipated central assistance for the period 2008-09 for meeting the staff salary, scholarship and
other expenses.
4. Post Graduate Courses in Structural Engineering & Construction Management in TKM
Engineering College, Kollam
(Outlay: Rs 15.00 lakh)
Government have accorded sanction for the starting of postgraduate course in Structural
Engineering and Construction Management at TKM College of Engineering, Kollam with an
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intake of 8 students and another course in Industrial Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering
with an intake of 7 students utilizing 100% central assistance. An amount of Rs 15 lakh is
provided as anticipated central assistance for 2008-09 for meeting the staff salary, scholarship and
other expenses.
9.4. SPORTS AND YOUTH SERVICES
State Level NSS Cell (100% CSS)
(Outlay. Rs. 15.80 lakh)
National Service Scheme activities in the Universities and Educational institutions in
Kerala are carried out under this scheme. The expenditure is met by the Government of India and
State Government in the ratio of 7:5. The N.S.S Volunteer Strength is 1,57,300. The amount
anticipated as central assistance for the Annual plan period, 2008-09 is Rs. 15.80 lakhs.
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The outlay is for providing anti-leprosy drugs in all health institutions, IEC activities,
training of general health staff, conducting workshops and seminars, community level case
detection camps, etc. and also for the functioning of state level society. The anticipated assistance
during 2008-09 is Rs. 20 lakh.
5. National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme.
(Outlay Rs.10.00 lakh)
The provision is included for the payment of salary of staff in the Goiter Control Cell and
for conducting survey of disease due to deficiency of Iodine, IEC activities and for conducting
classes for field publicity. The anticipated assistance during 2008-09 is Rs. 10 lakh.
6. National T.B Control Programme.
(Outlay Rs.10.00 lakh)
The outlay is for meeting the salary of staff, training, civil works, lab facilities, X-ray,
mass media programme publicity, POL charges and other expenses. The anticipated assistance
during 2008-09 is Rs. 10 lakhs.
7. National Programme for Control of Blindness (NPCB)
(Outlay Rs.20.00 lakh)
The provision includes activities for strengthening State Ophthalmic Cell, organizational
expenses, purchase of machinery equipment, construction of operation theatres and wards.
Strengthening the activities of State Blindness Control Society and grant in aid to District
Blindness Control societies is also envisaged. The anticipated assistance during 2008-09 is Rs. 20
lakh.
9.6. SEWARAGE AND WATER SUPPLY
1. Accelerated Rural Water Supply Schemes (100% CS)
(Outlay Rs: 7500.00 lakh)
Accelerated Rural Water Supply Schemes (ARWSS) are designed with a per capita
supply of 40 lpcd and implemented by Kerala Water Authority with 100 percent assistance from
Government of India. At present there are 71 ongoing schemes, with total estimate of Rs.
47961.42 lakh under various stages of execution. The anticipated central assistance during 200809 is Rs. 7500 lakh.
2. Technology Mission (75% CS)
(Outlay Rs: 1800.00 lakh)
Government of India provides 50% to 75% of project cost for implementing schemes in
water quality affected areas (excess of iron, fluoride, salinity etc). 13 schemes are currently
under implementation. The total estimated cost of the above schemes is Rs. 7500 lakh. A total
amount of about Rs. 5450 lakh is required for completion of these schemes. The anticipated
central assistance during 2008-09 is Rs. 1800 lakh.
3. Restructured Central Rural Sanitation Programme General (75%CS)
(Outlay Rs: 1200.00 lakh)
The objective of Restructured Central Rural Sanitation Programme is to accelerate
sanitation coverage of rural areas through local governments by generating demand from families
through sustained IEC and by encouraging suitable cost effective technologies thereby bringing
about reduction in incidence of water and sanitation diseases. From
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1-4-2002 focus is on Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC). TSC has been sanctioned in all the 14
districts. These projects are at various stages of implementation. The anticipated central
assistance during 2008-09 is Rs.1200 lakh.
9.8. URBAN DEVELOPMENT
1. National Urban Information System (NUIS) -75% Central share
(Outlay: Rs.240.00 lakh)
The main objective of the scheme is to develop GIS data base in the urban local bodies for
planning, management and decentralized governance in the context of provisions of scientific
planning and implementation of the 74th constitutional amendment act. The work of the spatial
data will be undertaken by the Survey of India, The National Mapping Agency, Dehradun. The
State Town and Country Planning Department is the Nodal Agency for co-ordination of the
various works in relation with collection of Socio-economic and physical data of various towns.
State Government selected six towns viz Alappuzha, Kochi, Kollam, Kozhikode, Thrissur and
Palakkad for implementing the scheme. The anticipated central assistance during 2008-09 is
Rs.240 lakh for the expenses towards the above activities.
2. Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT) 80% Central Share
(Outlay: Rs.4800.00 lakh)
Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT) was
launched during the year 2005-06 to improve the infrastructure in small and medium towns in the
Country. In Kerala, 54 urban local bodies (excluding Thiruvananthapuram, and Kochi
Corporations, Thrippunithura and Kalamasseri Municipalities) are eligible for getting financial
assistance under the scheme.
The objectives of this Scheme are:
Improving infrastructural facilities and helping in the creation of durable public assets in
small and medium towns having potential to emerge as regional centres of economic growth
and employment, thereby reducing the inclination of the people belonging to rural and
smaller urban areas to migrate to bigger cities and towns for jobs or settlement.
Decentralising economic growth and employment opportunities and promoting dispersed
urbanisation while taking due advantage of the functional interlinkages between villages,
towns and cities through a regional planning approach.
Increasing the availability of sites for housing, commercial and industrial uses and promoting
the principles of planned and orderly spatial development.
Integrating spatial and socio-economic planning as envisaged in the Constitution (74th
Amendment) Act, 1992 and preparing and implementing Town/City Development Plans.
Promoting resource-generating schemes for the urban local bodies to improve their overall
financial position and ability to undertake long-term infrastructure development programmes
on their own as well as to repay the borrowed capital and usher in necessary municipal
reforms.
The funding pattern is 80:20 shared by the Central and State Governments. The State Share
(20%) would be equally shared (ie.10% each) by State Government and the participating Urban
Local Self Governments. The anticipated central assistance during 2008-09 is Rs.4800 lakh .
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3. Swarna Jayanthi Shahari Rozgar Yojana (75% Central share)
(Outlay: Rs.900.00 lakh)
The objective of this integrated poverty alleviation programme is to provide:
Gainful employment to the urban unemployed and under employed poor by setting up of self
employment ventures, and
Taking up of wage employment in public works.
The components of the programme include:
Urban Self Employment Programme. (USEP)
Development of Women and Children in Urban Areas. (DWCUA)
Urban Wage Employment Programme.(UWEP)
Revolving Fund for Women Self Help Groups and Group Enterprises.
Skill upgradation training, General training, Management of Community Development
Societies.
Conducting Urban household surveys
The programme is being implemented in all the 58 Urban Local Governments in the State
through the State Poverty Eradication Mission as a part of Kudumbasree.
The anticipated central assistance during 2008-09 is Rs.900 lakh .
4. Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme (IHSDP) - 80% Central share
(Outlay : Rs.8000.00 lakh)
Integrated Housing and slums Development Programme (IHSDP) is a Centrally
Sponsored Programme for housing and infrastructure development in urban slums by combining
the existing centrally sponsored schemes of VAM BAY and NSDP.
IHSDP is to be implemented in all towns and cities identified as per 2001 census except
cities/towns covered under JNNURM.( Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi corporations) The major
components of the schemes are Housing, Shelter upgradation, Sanitation, roads, drains, footpaths,
Social amenities like construction of Primary Health Centres, Anganwadies buildings etc. The
funding pattern of IHSDP is 80:20 shared by Central and State Governments. The State share
(20%) would be equally shared by (10% each) the State government and the participating Urban
Local Self Governments. Kudumbashree is the Nodal Agency for IHSDP. Spillover commitment
of VAMBAY can be met from IHSDP. The anticipated central assistance during 2008-09 is
Rs.1000 lakh .
9.10. LABOUR AND LABOUR WELFARE
1. Upgradation of ITIs into Centres of Excellence (75 %Central share)
(Outlay: Rs 600.00 lakh)
Government of India has upgraded 5 ITIs in the State as 'Centres of Excellence' in the 1st
phase. Three more ITIs have been selected for upgradation as 'Centres of Excellence' in the 2nd
Phase. Out of the 13 ITIs are being proposed for upgradation in the 3rd phase, only one ITI was
converted into Center of Excellence during 2007-08. In order to convert the remaining 12 ITIs as
Centers of Excellence an amount of Rs 600 lakh is anticipated as Central share during 2008-09
financial year.
2. Certification of Skills of Workers in the Informal Sector (100 % CSS)
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(Outlay: Rs 5.00 lakh)
DGET has introduced a scheme of testing and certificate the skills of work force in the
informal sector to improve the employment opportunities as well as the potential to earn higher
wage. Carpenters, welders, plumbers, electricians, wiremen, AC mechanics, painters and masons
are coming under the scheme. The scheme is having 100 per cent Central Assistance. An amount
of Rs 5 lakh is expected as Central Assistance during the financial year 2008-09.
Centrally Sponsored Schemes having 100% Central Assistance
9.11. WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES/SCHEDULED TRIBES AND OTHER
BACKWARD CLASSES
Welfare of Scheduled Castes
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5.
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Idukki and the construction works had started by the PWD during 2004-05. For the completion
of the construction of school building an amount of Rs.50 lakh is anticipated as 100% central
assistance during 2008-09. Funds will be released only after formal approval of Government of
India is received. Funds will be released in advance only if Government of India insist on
advance spending and reimbursement later.
11. Construction of Model Residential School (CBSE) Njaraneeli,
under Article 275 (1).
Thiruvananthapuram
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is to be run by an elected committee of tribal self help group. construction for storage of grains
can be taken up under SGRY or any other state plan schemes. An amount of Rs. 0.01 lakh is
provided for utilisation of the grant anticipated as central assistance for the scheme during 200809. Funds will be released only after formal approval of Government of India is received. Funds
will be released in advance only if Government of India insist on advance spending and
reimbursement later.
16. Insurance Scheme for PTGs
(Outlay Rs. 0.01 lakh)
This scheme was under the Janashree Bima Yojana Scheme of LIC of India. The
objective of the scheme is to bring all primitive tribal families under insurance coverage within
the 3 year period. By utilizing the total GOI release of Rs. 22.50 lakh, so far insured 4500
families under this schemes. An amount of Rs. 10 lakh is anticipated as 100% central assistance
during 2008-09. Funds will be released only after formal approval of Government of India is
received. Funds will be released in advance only if Government of India insist on advance
spending and reimbursement later.
17. Infrastructure Facilities to KIRTADS
(Outlay Rs. 0.01 lakh)
During 2005-06 GOI, Ministry of Tribal affairs, sanctioned an amount of Rs. 50 lakh as
one time grant to the State Tribal Research Institute for providing Infrastructural facilities to the
newly constructed training hall, library and Hostel building. For utilising this amount the
following components are proposed.
Modernization of Library and Museum.
Purchase of furniture, amplifier, Utensils etc. for the newly constructed Training
Hall and Hostel.
The Project will spill over to ensuring years, a token provision of Rs 0.01 lakh is
provided for 2008-09.
18. Drinking Water Supply to Tribal Areas of Wayanad
(Outlay Rs. 0.01 lakh)
During 2002-03 an amount of Rs. 700 lakh is provided as Additional Central Assistance
by the GOI for providing drinking water supply to tribal areas of wayanad under ACA. As part of
2nd phase of the project, an amount of Rs. 550 lakh was sanctioned by GOI during 2003-04. The
scheme is under implementation through the accredited NGO of the State Government Socio
Economic Unit Foundation. As per project proposal, the project will spill over to ensuring years
and hence a token provision of Rs. 0.01 lakh is provided for continuing the scheme during 200809.
19. Guaranteeing Quality Education to Tribal Students
(Outlay Rs. 0.01 lakh)
During 2003-04 GOI sanctioned an amount of Rs. 500 lakh as Additional Central
Assistance for Guaranteeing Quality Education to tribal students. The quality of education among
the tribals of Kerala is extremely poor. Though students move up to standard X, their level of
learning has been found out to be far below the average. The scheme has the following
components.
Ensuring 100% enrolment in schools
Increasing hostel strength, wherever required, to accommodate additional students.
Conduct of tests to determine minimum levels of learning in every six months
Arranging remedial teaching through committed teachers and NGOs.
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Conduct of special coaching centres for students who have failed in standard X.
Guide good students at the Higher Secondary Level to enable them to complete in Entrance
Examination.
Admit outstanding students from backward tribal communities in schools of repute and meet
their educational costs.
Undertaking educational remediation activities with the assistance of Universities, NGOs,
Experts in Education & Tribal Development and Tribal animators.
Providing academic and research backup to quality improvement of the education of tribals.
A token provision of Rs. 0.01 lakh is provided for this scheme during 2008-09for
utilisng the amount released by GOI under one time ACA.
20. Health Insurance Scheme for Poor Tribal Families
(Outlay Rs. 0.01 lakh)
During 2003-04 GOI had released an amount of Rs. 1000 lakh for the Health Insurance
Scheme for the poor tribal families. But the scheme could not be implemented to the tribals in the
State as envisaged by GOI. During 2006-07, a revised project proposal has been submitted to the
State Govt viz. A Total Health Care Programme for the Tribals utilising the GOI release. A
token provision of Rs.0.01 lakh is provided for 2008-09.
21. Provision of Basic Needs to primitive Tribal Groups
(Outlay Rs. 0.01 lakh)
During 2003-04, GOI has released an amount of Rs. 1000 lakh for providing basic needs
package consisting of shelter, sanitation, water supply, etc to the primitive tribal families in the
State. Since the scheme has been finalised for the construction of 1111 houses to the PTGs @
Rs. 90,000 and A.S has been issued by the Govt vide G.O [Rt] No. 420/06 SCSTDD dt,
26.05.2006 and also sanctioned an additional authorisation for an amount of Rs. 10 crore the
housing programme is under progress. A token provision of Rs. 0.01 lakh is provided during
2008-09for the completion of the spill over works.
22. Improving Facilities in SC Hostels
(Outlay Rs 0.01 lakh)
The amount provided is meant for meeting the expenses to be incurred in connection with
the improvement of facilities in the existing hostels run by the SC Development Department in
the State. A token provision of Rs 0.01 lakh is provided during 2008-09 for utilizing the amount
released by Government of India under ACA.
23. Providing Facilities to SC Hostels
(Outlay Rs 0.01 lakh)
In order to provide required facilities to the SC hostels, Government of India sanctioned an
amount of Rs 150 lakh during 2005-06 under ACA. A token provision of Rs 0.01 lakh is provided
during 2008-09 for utilizing the amount.
24. Water Supply Scheme to Drought Affected Areas
(Outlay Rs 0.01 lakh)
Government of India have sanctioned an amount of Rs 1500 lakh under Additional Central
Assistance for providing water supply scheme to drought affected Scheduled Castes inhabited
areas. A token provision of Rs 0.01 lakh is provided during 2008-09for utilizing the amount.
9.12. SOCIAL SECURITY AND WELFARE.
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than 35 kg will be provided at BPL rates. An amount of Rs.300 lakh is provided as central
assistance for the cost of subsidised food grains, IEC training and other expenditure during 200809.
3. Kishori Shakti Yojana
(Outlay : Rs.300.00 lakh)
This 100% centrally sponsored scheme is viewed as a holistic initiative for the
development of adolescent girls which was launched in 2000-01 as part of the ICDS scheme.
Kishori Shakti Yojana is being implemented through Anganwadi Centres in both rural and urban
areas. This scheme aims at breaking the inter generational life cycle of nutritional and gender
disadvantages and providing a supportive environment for self development. The objectives of
the scheme are:
To improve the nutritional and health status of the girls in the age group of 11-18 years.
To provide the required literacy and numeric skills through the non-formal stream of
education; to stimulate a desire for more social exposure and knowledge and to help them
to improve their decision making capabilities;
To train and equip the adolescent girls to improve/upgrade home based and vocational
skills;
To promote awareness about health, hygiene, nutrition, family welfare, home
management and child care, and to take all measures to facilitate their marrying only after
attaining the age of 18 years and if possible, even later;
To enable them to gain a better understanding of their environment related social issues
and the impact on their lives; and to encourage adolescent girls to initiate various
activities to be productive and useful members of the society.
Governments of India have accorded sanction for the implementation of Kishori Shakti
Yojana in all the 163 ICDS Blocks in the state. The central provision for the year 2008-09 is
Rs.300 lakh.
X. ECONOMIC SERVICES
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Government of India have been conducting Agricultural Census once in five year
regularly since 1970-71. In Kerala, Department of Economics and Statistics is the nodal agency
for conducting this Census. The objective of the scheme is to assess land use, area under
operational holdings, pattern of land utilisation under various crops, utilisation of pesticides and
fertilisers, agricultural implements and credits, irrigation status etc. The validation of data and
preparation of tables 2-8 based on the detailed enumeration called 'H' Schedules will be
completed during 2008-09. The report on 'Agricultural Census 2005-06' will also be published
during 2008-09. The data entry and validation of last and third phase of 8th Agricultural Census
(input survey 2006-07) will be done during this year. The outlay of Rs.29lakhs expected as
Central Assistances for 2008-09 includes the provision for salaries and other expenditure of
Heads Quarters Staff, printing charges, travel expenses etc.
3. Strengthening of Vital Statistics in State
(Outlay Rs.5.00 lakh)
A nozologist in the cadre of Deputy Director is posted in the Department for
classification and dissemination of data on vital statistics particularly Medical Certification of
Cause of Death. The entire expenditure will be reimbursed by GOI for the first five years and
50% for the subsequent five years. An amount of Rs.5 lakh is provided as Central Assistance for
salary and other expenses during 2008-09.
4. Timely Reporting Survey of Agricultural Statistics
(Outlay Rs.1176.00 lakh)
This 50% Centrally Assisted Scheme viz. Establishment of an Agency for Reporting
Agricultural Statistics (EARAS) is converted to 100% CSS with effect from 4/2007. The Scheme
aims at the estimation of area under land use, cropping pattern & production of agricultural crops.
Department of Economics and Statistics is the nodal agency to implement the scheme.
Agricultural Statistics are collected through sample surveys covering the entire state excluding
regions declared as reserve forest. Crop estimation survey for the major crops is also conducted
under the scheme. At present 811 investigation zones are functioning under EARAS scheme and
100 clusters are selected randomly from each zone. The survey report for 2006-07 is under
preparation and 2007-08 survey is in progress. Improvement of crop statistics scheme is being
implemented with the objective of locating deficiencies and suggesting improvements in the
Agricultural Statistics. Apart from the estimation of area and production of crops under EARAS
scheme, the department is conducting crop cutting experiments of 18 crops for the estimation of
production and yield rate of crops. In addition to the crop cutting experiments for the General
crop estimation survey under EARAS schemes, additional crop cutting experiments of some
crops are conducted for furnishing the mean yield of crops for the implementation of crop
Insurance scheme in the state. Thus the total number of additional crop cutting experiments
conducted in an agriculture year is 10621 numbers. Department is providing the mean yield of
Tapioca (three season), Banana (two season), Pineapple, Plantain, Ginger, Turmeric at Block
level for NAIS purpose. An amount of Rs.1176 lakh is expected as Central Assistance during
2008-09 for meeting salary, office expenses, travel expenses, crop cutting charges and other
expenses etc.
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III CO OPERATION
Assistance to Primary Agricultural Credit Societies, Primary Co-operatives, Whole
Sale Stores and Federations
(Outlay Rs.1700.00 lakhs)
Outlay is provided for the following schemes:
(a) Assistance to Consumer Federation, Wholesale Stores and Primary Cooperatives engaged in consumer activities.
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(b) Assistance to PACs and KCCF for running Neethi Stores and Neethi
Medical Stores.
(c) Assistance to Co-operatives for establishing processing units.
(d) Equipment Finance.
(e) Margin money assistance to State level, District level and Regional level Cooperatives.
(f) Assistance for Revitalisation of weak processing units in Co-operative Sector.
(g) Assistance to PACs for the purchase of computers.
(h) Assistance to S.C./S.T. Co-operatives and Federation.
(i) Assistance for new N.C.D.C. Schemes implemented during 2008-09
Assistance to Primary Marketing Societies and Federations
(Outlay Rs.1500.00 lakhs)
Outlay is provided for the following schemes:
(a) Assistance to PACs and Primary Marketing Co-operatives for construction of
godowns.
(b) Share capital assistance to CAMPCO and CO-MARK.
(c) Margin money assistance to Federation, State level, District level, Regional
level and other co-operatives
(d) Grant to Marketing Co-operatives for preparation of project reports.
(e) Assistance for strengthening share capital base of Primary Marketing.
(f) Assistance for establishing Farmers service centres under PACS.
(g) Assistance to Co-operatives for the development of Floriculture.
(h) Assistance to new N.C. D.C Schemes implemented during 2008-09
Integrated Co-operative Development Project (ICDP)
(Outlay Rs.800.00 lakhs)
Integrated Co-operative Development Project is under implementation in
Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam and Kozhikode Districts. NCDC
has sanctioned second phase of the projects in Wayanad district. The outlay provided is
for availing the assistance from NCDC.for meeting the 50% of subsidy component under
the scheme.
During 2008-09, six District Co-operative banks are to be assisted under this
scheme.