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Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Monday, 10 October 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 October 2011. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Monday, 17 October 2011 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


India: Overseas Aid

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if he will assess the effects of his Department's promotion of mineral-based industries in Orissa on the agricultural economy of the state; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The activities supported by DFID in Orissa do not include promotion of mineral-based industries. We are considering providing technical support to help Orissa diversify its industrial base, so that poor people will benefit from jobs and higher incomes. We have supported agricultural development in Orissa, including through the recently-concluded Western Orissa Rural Livelihoods Programme.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
73977; 533 c580W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Development aid India
Link
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