Writeup AP 2011-12 - Punjab State Planning Board

9.1.16 An expenditure of Rs. 5.17 lac was incurred during 2008-09. No expenditure
was incurred during 2009-10. No outlay is provided from 2010-11 as the scheme has been
merged with SR-2.
SR-9 Centre for Value addition through processing of medicinal plants
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Outlay – Nil
9.1.17 PSCST has made pioneering efforts for promotion of value addition of
medicinal plants like amla and lemongrass in Punjab. A project has been undertaken for
promotion & production of neem based pesticides in the state which involves low cost
technology for preparation of neem kernel powder & its field application.
9.1.18 No expenditure was incurred during 2008-09 and 2009-10 and 2010-11.
SR-10 Comprehensive programme to assess prevalence of genetic disorders and
generate awareness among rural women regarding their causes and
preventive measures
Outlay – Nil
9.1.19 Genetic disorders/diseases (birth defects) are those diseases which run in
families. A number of genetic disorders/birth defects (more than 5000) occur in Indian
population. It is estimated that about 13 lac children are born with major birth defects/genetic
disorder every year in India. A major part of population in the state of Punjab lives in rural
areas and the awareness pertaining to the scientific basis of genetic disorders as well as their
possible preventive measures is lacking in villages.
9.1.20 Under this scheme, no expenditure was incurred during 2008-09 and 2009-
10. No outlay is provided in Annual Plan 2010-11 and 2011-12.
SR-11 Capacity Building on Bio-diversity issues in Punjab
9.1.21 During 2008-09, as per the recommendation of the Working Group of the
Planning Commission of India, the scheme has been transferred under the sub-head “Ecology
and Environment” with code EE-7.