State-wise Growth Rate of Agriculture & Allied Sector in India : 1996-97 to 2011-12, Central Statistical Organisation (CSO); Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

The state-wise names of the Cities identified for developing as Solar Cities are given in this statistics. The criteria set by the Ministry for the identification of cities include a city population between 50,000 to 50 lakh (with relaxation given to special category States including North-Eastern States), initiatives and regulatory measures already taken alongwith a high level of commitment in promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Statistics referred in the reply to Unstarred Question No. 2798 to be answered in Lok Sabha on 14.03.2013 regarding “Ground Water use in Rural Areas” .

Funds allocated and expenditure incurred under the Mid Day Meal Scheme during 2009-10 to 2011-12 and the current year 2012-13.

Number of institutions and Children covered under the Mid-Day Meal Scheme during 2009-10 to 2011-12 and the current year 2012-13.

Details of proposals received as on 27.02.2013 for eco-sensitive zones around National Parks and Sanctuaries, Lok Sabha Starred Question No 88, dated 04.03.2013.

Year-wise and State Wise Details of Approvals Granted for Diversion of Forest Land under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No 1124, dated 04.03.2013.

State-wise details of project proposals pending for Environmental Clearance (EC), Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No 1124, dated 04.03.2013.

State-wise details of project proposals given environment clearance during the last three years and the current year (2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, & 2012-13), Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No 1124, dated 04.03.2013.

Details of Proposals Seeking Prior Approval of Central Government Under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 for Diversion of Forest Land Pending Before the Government of India, Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No 1124, dated 04.03.2013.