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SHRI KONIJETI ROSAIAH (NARASARAOPET): Mr. Chairman, Sir, the delay in giving
permission for investigation of Elephanta Project in Prakasam district of
Andhra Pradesh is resulting in grave concern amongst the people of the region.
This project will help in the development of most backward and neglected areas
of Prakasam district. This project will roughly bring 4.8 lakh acres of land
into cultivation. The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh had laid the foundation
for this project in the month of March, 1996 and due to delay in granting
permission for investigation, even investigation could not be taken up. I
would request the hon. Minister of Environment and Forests to accord
permission for investigation of this project at the earliest opportunity.
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SHRIMATI GEETA MUKHERJEE : Mr. Chairman, Sir, I want to walk out. (Interruptions)
MR. CHAIRMAN: Why do you want to walk out?
... (Interruptions)
SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE : Mr. Chairman, Sir, she wants the Government to tell us as to when the Constitution (Amendment) Bill providing reservation to women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies will be introduced. (Interruptions)
SHRI P. SHIV SHANKER (TENALI): Mr. Chairman, Sir, I want to say something in this regard.
MR. CHAIRMAN: Shri Pandey is on his legs. You can speak after he finishes his submission.