Sikkim Annual Plan budget at Rs 1175 cr

GANGTOK: Sikkim’s Annual Plan Budget for 2010-11 as allocated by the Planning Commission of Rs 1175 cr was announced on the opening day today of the four day Budget Session-2010 of the assembly.

This year’s plan budget was an increase of 12.4 per cent over the 2009-10 of Rs.1045 cr which also includes a special plan assistance of Rs. 200 cr in the form of grants for projects of special importance to the state.

The allocation includes an additional central assistance of Rs 301.10 cr earmarked for special projects approved by the Planning Commission.

Governor, B P Singh in his address to the house, said “The Planning Commission has noted with deep appreciation of achievements and progress made by my government and based on the good performance and governance and governance, the allocation has been de servingly rewarded.”

He commended the excellent and pioneering initiatives taken by the government in making the state one of the most progressive in the country. - PTI