Question: Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to satate :-

(a) whether it is a fact that Defence Plan of Eleventh Five Year Plan has completely lapsed;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;

(c) whether non-utilization of funds and corruption in the defence deals is adversely affecting the defence preparation;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the defence plan for Twelfth Five Year Plan along with the special measures being undertaken to ensure that the plan does not lapse again and funds are fully utilised?

Answer: Minister of Defence (Shri A.K. Antony)

(a) & (b): Eleventh Defence Plan (2007-12) could not be finalized. Approved plan outlay constitutes an indicative figure only and actual annual budget allocations depend on various factors including availability of government resources at the time. Budgetary allocations and utilization thereof, in respect of the Defence Services Estimates during the period of the Eleventh Defence Plan (2007-12) are as follows:

It may be seen that no lapse of allotted funds has occurred during the Plan period.
(c) & (d): No, Sir. Does not arise in view of (a) & (b) above.
(e) The Twelfth Defence Plan is being processed for government approval.

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