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Lok Sabha Question No. 617 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: Money Saved due to Biometric Authentication
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: PRALHAD VENKATESH JOSHI, MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVNTHI)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 617 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH  DECEMBER, 2017

## MONEY SAVED DUE TO BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION

## 617. SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI:

SHRI MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVANTHI):

Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  saved money  with  its  implementation  of Aadhaar based biometric authentication of beneficiaries of Public Distribution System (PDS);
- (b) if so, the details of the savings since the implementation of the Aadhaar based biometric authentication;
- (c)  whether  the  State  Governments have also saved substantial amount in Public Distribution System (PDS) by linking Aadhaar with ration cards; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof and the amount saved by them in the last two years and the manner in which the saved amount will be utilised?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a)  to  (d):  Under  National    Food  Security  Act  (NFSA)  2013,  ceiling  limit  of beneficiaries for each state/ UT has been fixed. Inclusion/exclusion criteria of beneficiaries is decided and notified by concerned State/UT.

The purpose of Aadhaar based biometric authentication of beneficiaries is to correctly identify the eligible beneficiaries under NFSA to receive  the  subsidised  foodgrains  or  cash  transfers  of  food  subsidy  as  per their entitlements. Hence, Aadhaar based biometric authentication facilitates rightful targeting of beneficiaries.

As  per  information  received  from  States/UTs,  Aadhaar  based  deduplication  of  ration  cards/beneficiaries  and  measures  like  digitization  of records, detection of in-eligible households/beneficiaries under NFSA, transfers/migration/change  in  the  economic  status  of  households,  death(s) etc.  have  resulted  in  the  deletion  of  about  2.75  Crore  ration  cards  by  the State/UT Governments during the years 2013 to 2017. Against deleted ration cards, the State/UT Governments have issued new ration cards to the eligible beneficiaries/households  under  NFSA.  Due  to  this,  Government  is  able  to achieve an estimated 'Rightful Targeting of Food Subsidy' of about Rs.17,500 Crore per annum.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 614 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: Notices issued by NGT
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: SRIRAM MALYADRI

No. 614

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 614

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 19, 2017

## NOTICES ISSUED BY NGT

SHRI MALYADRI SRIRAM:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued Notices on the lack of public sanitation and toilets in cities in the country including Delhi and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  huge  funds  released  by  the  Government  for  Swachh Bharat  Mission  (SBM)  has  not  been  utilised/  misused  in  cities including Delhi, particularly in South Delhi and other such areas;
- (c) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (d)  whether  the  concerns  of  the  NGT  have  been  noted  by  the Government  and  appropriate  action  initiated  in  response  to  the Notices  and  Orders  on  public  sanitation  and  toilets  for  the  urban poor; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a):  No, Madam.

(b):  Utilisation of the funds released for construction of toilets is an on-going  process.    Funds  are  issued  by  Government  to  the  States and  are  further  disbursed  by  State  Governments  to  Cities/Urban Local  Bodies  (ULBs)  for  construction  of  toilets.    The  construction work takes some time, during which the funds are parked with the cities/ULBs and hence cannot be said to be unutilised/ misused. No case  of  misuse  of  funds  released  for  toilet  construction  has  been reported to the Government.

(c):  Does not arise.

(d) & (e): In view of answer (a), do not arise. However, instructions have been issued to all State Mission Directors of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban  (SBM-U)  and  Municipal  Commissioners  of  ULBs  for proper  maintenance  and  cleanliness  of  all  community  and  public toilets (CTs/PTs).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 613 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: Shortage of Water
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: MEENAKASHI LEKHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO 613

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 th  DECEMBER, 2017

## SHORTAGE OF WATER

## No.613     SHRIMATI MEENAKSHI LEKHI

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state

- (a) Whether the Government is aware of the extreme shortage of  water  in  metropolitan  cities  in  the  country  and  if  so, reasons therefor;
- (b) Whether the Government is planning to rain water harvesting mandatory in such cities and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the other steps being taken by the Government to promote water conservation in these cities; and
- (d) Whether 48% of water supply in urban areas comes from the ground if so, the measures being taken by the Government to maintain the ground water level

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) Madam, none of the Metropolitan Cities (having population more than 10 lacs) have reported extreme shortage of water.  However, shortages may occur seasonally and in certain pockets of the city, which may have no distribution system.

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- (b)&(c) The Model Building Bye Laws, 2016, issued by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, have incorporated the provisions of Rainwater Harvesting. Barring the States / UTs of Manipur, Sikkim, Mizoram and Lakshdweep, all the States / UTs have incorporated the provisions in their respective building bye laws.

Under flagship mission of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs AMRUT,  Rain  Water  Harvesting  is  one  of  the  reforms  which mandates that  'State  to  formulate  a  policy  and  action  plan  for having Rain water harvesting structures in all commercial, public buildings and new buildings on plot size of 300 square meters and above'.

Several measures have been taken up by the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation to promote water conservation in various cities which include circulation of the National Water Policy (2012), a Model Bill to enable the States / UTs to enact a suitable ground water legislation, Master Plan for Artificial Recharge to Ground Water in India and Conducting mass awareness  programs  to  promote  Rain  Water  Harvesting  and artificial recharge to ground water.

- (d) Yes, almost half of the water supply in urban areas comes from ground water sources. The Rain Water Harvesting being implemented  by  the  States  will  help  in  recharging  the  ground water aquifer.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 610 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: SRINIVAS KESINENI

No. 610

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 610

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 19, 2017

## CREDIT LINKED SUBSIDY SCHEME

SHRI KESINENI NANI:

Will  the  Minister  of  HOUSING  AND  URBAN AFFAIRS  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether the Government has extended the validity of the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme  for the Middle Income Group till December, 2017;
- (b) if so, the financial burden of the same to the Consolidated Fund of India;
- (c) the number of beneficiaries availing the benefit of the subsidy and their percentage share from among all the beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban); and
- (d)  the  subsidy  granted  over  the  past  three  years  in  the  State  of Andhra Pradesh, area-wise?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a) & (b): A new Credit Linked Subsidy scheme to provide interest subsidy for housing loans to eligible beneficiaries belonging to Middle Income Group (CLSS for MIG) was launched in 2017. CLSS for MIG scheme approved, initially, for one year in 2017, has been extended upto 31.03.2019. As on date, 9,944 number of MIG beneficiaries have been disbursed interest subsidy of Rs.204.68 Crore.

(c): A total of 80,680 beneficiaries have availed interest subsidy under the  CLSS  schemes  for  Economically  Weaker  Section,  Low  Income Group  and  Middle  Income  Group,  which  constitute  3%  of  all  the beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas  Yojana (Urban) {PMAY(U)}.

(d): Under CLSS component (CLSS for EWS/LIG & CLSS for MIG), as on 11-12-2017,  Rs.1610.19  Lakh  of  interest  subsidy  has  been disbursed and credited into the home  loan account of 819 beneficiaries from the State of Andhra Pradesh. Details of interest subsidy disbursed in the State of Andhra Pradesh, area/city-wise, are enclosed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 609 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: Irregularities in PMAY
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: MANSHANKAR NINAMA, RAMESH POKHRIYAL NISHANK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 609

## TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 19, 2017

## IRREGULARITIES IN PMAY

No. 609 SHRI MANSHANKAR NINAMA: DR. RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK':

Will  the  Minister  of  HOUSING  AND  URBAN  AFFAIRS  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether private builders are indulging in forgery on a large scale under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana(PMAY);
- (b) if  so,  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  conduct inquiry in this regard;
- (c) whether  private  builders  are  publicising  incorrect  figures
- through  advertisements  regarding  the  number  of  house sold/purchased  under  the  'Pradhan  Mantri  Awas  Yojana'; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details thereof and the steps being taken by the Government to check these practices?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS [SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI]

- (a) to (c):   The  information  is  being  collected  from  the  State/UT Governments.
- (d): In order to deal with alleged complaints/representations regarding bogus builders/developers who have registered and enlisted a large number of customers for allotment of economically weaker sections/lower income group houses in the name of Pradhan Mantri Awas  Yojana  (Urban)  [PMAY(U)]  Mission,  the  following actions  have  been  taken  by  the  Ministry  of  Housing  and  Urban Affairs:

- (i)      Principal Secretaries/ Secretaries in charge of Housing/ Urban Development  have been requested to exercise vigil on such advertisements or instances where the nomenclature of PMAY (U) Mission  is  being  used  with  mala  fide  intentions  and  to  proceed against the wrongdoers as per law.  The States/ UTs have further been  advised  to  issue  appropriate  instructions  to  the  concerned officials at the district/ULB level for similar action at their end.
- (ii) A  public  notice  cautioning  general  public  against  possible fraud  in  the  name  of  PMAY(U)  (coloured  advertisement)  has  been published on 14th May, 2017 in 51 major regional dailies (pan India) through DAVP.
- (iii) State/UT Governments have been requested to issue disclaimer/public notice cautioning the general public about unscrupulous individuals/ entities from cheating the general public.
- (iv) A disclaimer has been posted on the website of the Ministry of Housing  and  Urban  Affairs  intimating  general  public  that  this Ministry has not authorized any private entity or person to collect money as a consideration for availing of any benefit under the PMAY (U) Mission.
- (v) In  order  to  ensure  transparency  and  facilitate  the  citizens  in registration  for  demand  assessment,  the  Ministry  has  enabled  the facility of online application using the platform of Common Service Centre (CSC) and PMAY(U) MIS Portal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 607 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: Sale of PSUs
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: C. N. JAYADEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 607 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.12.2017

## Sale of PSUs

607. SHRI C.N. JAYADEVAN:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

(a)  whether it is  a  fact  that  the  Government  has  decided for the strategic sale of seven Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs); and (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI  BABUL SUPRIYO)

(a)  &  (b):    Based  on  the  recommendations  of  NITI  Aayog  and  Department  of  Investment  & Public Asset Management, Ministry of Finance, the Government, on 27.10.2016, approved the following in respect of six Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) under the Department of Heavy Industry (DHI):

-  100% disinvestment of Bridge & Roof Co. Ltd., Scooters India Ltd. and Bharat Pumps & Compressors Ltd.
-  Disinvestment of 100% shareholding of the concerned CPSE in Hindustan Newsprints Ltd. to strategic buyer through two stage auction process.
-  Units of Cement Corporation of India Ltd. to be disinvested where it is legally permissible to strategic buyer through two stage auction process.
-  Merger of Engineering Projects (India) Ltd. with similarly placed CPSEs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 605 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: Categorisation of Medical Devices
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, VIJAY KUMAR S.R., SUDHEER GUPTA, T. RADHAKRISHNAN, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 605 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 th  December, 2017

## Categorisation of Medical Devices

605.   SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Department of Pharmaceuticals has asked medical device associations, healthcare industry bodies and relevant regulatory agencies to help in categorizing the medical devices and if so, the aims and objectives thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to fix the trade margins of distributor and retailer on medical devices and if so, the details in this regard;
- (c) the time by which the medical devices are likely to be categorised; and
- (d) the further steps taken/being taken by the Government to bring down the prices of medical devices?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS; MINISTRY  OF  SHIPPING  AND  MINISTRY  OF  CHEMICALS  AND  FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a):  Yes,  Madam.  The  purpose  is  to  segmentize  the  medical  devices  so  as  to  have different trade margins for various categories of medical devices for different segments considering  the  vast  diversity  and  the  logistics  required  in  delivering  them  to  the patients.
- (b) & (c): Industry has proposed that the total trade margins for medical devices could be capped to make quality medical devices affordable. Discussions on the issue with industry resulted in the need for categorization. However, there has been no consensus on the issue.
- (d): To bring down the manufacturing cost for indigenous medical device industry, the Government has proposed a sub-scheme for 'Assistance to Medical Device Industry for Common Facility Centres' under the umbrella scheme for Development of Pharmaceuticals  Industry.  However,  no  budget  allocation  has  yet  been  made  for  the proposed scheme.
Lok Sabha Question No. 604 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: Insurgency in Manipur
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: THOKCHOM MEINYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 604

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  DECEMBER, 2017/ AGRAHAYANA 28, 1939 (SAKA) INSURGENCY IN MANIPUR

604.  DR. THOKCHOM MEINYA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the number and names of the insurgent groups still active and operating in the State of Manipur; (b)  the  insurgent  groups  which  are  now  in  dialogue  or  engagement  with  the Government;

(c) whether the Union Government  along with the State Government  is contemplating  a  general  amnesty  policy  towards  all  insurgents  and  groups  for finding a long lasting peaceful solution; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a): There are about 35 Hill and Valley based Meitei, Naga and Kuki Underground  Outfits  operating  in  the  State  of  Manipur.  The  names  of  major extremist/insurgent groups active in Manipur are at Annexure-I.

(b): A total  of  23  Underground  Outfits  under  two  conglomerates  (United Progressive  Front  (UPF)-8  and  Kuki  National  Organization  (KNO)-15)  are  under Suspension  of  Operation  with  the  Government  since  August,  2008  and  SoO agreements with these groups are valid upto 31.8.2018. Political dialogue with these groups commenced in June, 2016.

(c) to (d): At present, there is no proposal of general amnesty to  insurgents and groups operating in North Eastern States.

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## Annexure-I

## Annexure to part (a) of Lok Sabha Unstrred Question 604 dated 19.12.2017.

- i) People's Liberation Army(PLA)
2. ii) United National Liberation Front(UNLF)
3. iii) Peoples' Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak(PREPAK)
4. iv) Kangleipak Communist Party(KCP)
- v) Kanglei Yaoi Kanba Lup(KYKL)
6. vi) Manipur Peoples' Liberation Front(MPLF)
7. vii) Revolutionary Peoples' Front(RPF)
8. viii) Coordination  Committee  Cor-Com(Conglomerate  of  six  valley  base UG outfits)
9. ix) National Socialist Council of Nagaland/Khaplang (NSCN/K)
- x) National Socialist Council of Nagaland/Isak Muivah  (NSCN/IM)
11. xi) National Socialist Council of Nagaland/NeopaoKoyank-Kitovi (NSCN/NK)
12. xii) Manipur National Council (MNC)
13. xiii) Manipur National Revolutionary Front (MNRF)
14. xiv) Kuki National Organization (KNO)
15. xv) United People's Front (UPF)
16. xvi) Manipur National People's Front (MNPF)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 601 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: Attack on Students
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE, BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 601

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  DECEMBER, 2017/ AGRAHAYANA 28, 1939 (SAKA) ATTACK ON STUDENTS

601.  SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE: SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Uttar Pradesh Police has attacked some students of Banaras Hindu University who were protesting against the alleged molestation of a student in the recent past;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reasons  therefor  along  with the  number of students injured in such attack;
- (c) whether the Government has conducted any enquiry or sought any report from the State Government of Uttar Pradesh in the matter, so far;
- (d) if so, the details and outcome thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government to curb such incidents in the States along with the achievements thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (d): No, Madam. As per information furnished by the State Government of Uttar  Pradesh,  girl  students  of  Banaras  Hindu  University  (BHU)  had  protested against  the  university  administration  from  21-09-2017  to  23-09-2017  against  an incident of alleged molestation of a girl student.

The State Government of Uttar Pradesh has conducted an enquiry into the matter and  took  action  against  three  officers  concerned  for  prima  facie  lapses  of  not taking appropriate action in time.The State Police in coordination with the BHU Administration has installed CCTV Cameras at Girls and Boys Hostels and at other prominent places. Arrangements have also been made for adequate lighting inside the  BHU  campus  besides  placing  women  security  guards  in  the  girls  hostel  for their security.

## LS.US.Q.No.601 FOR 19.12.2017

(e): 'Police' and 'Public Order' are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the  Constitution  of  India  and  therefore,  the  State  Governments  are  primarily responsible for prevention, detection, registration and investigation of crime and for  prosecuting  the  criminals  through  the  machinery  of  their  law  enforcement agencies and also for protecting the life and property of the citizens.To improve law and order situation, this Ministry issues necessary advisories to the States/UTs from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 599 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-19
Subject: Urban Services
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Conrad Kongkal Sangma

No. 599.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 599 TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 19, 2017

## URBAN SERVICES

SHRI C.K. SANGMA

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state :-

- (a) the funds allocated/sanctioned to the respective States in the North Eastern Region under the Asian Development Bank assistance to improve urban services  during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;
- (b) whether the Government plans to merge such projects as a part of Swachh Bharat Mission; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a): Funds  allocated/sanctioned  to  the  respective  States  in the North Eastern Region under the Asian Development Bank assistance to improve urban services during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise, are as under: Rs Crore

| State     |   2014-15 |   2015-16 |   2016-17 |   2017-18 (till November, 2018) |
|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|---------------------------------|
| Nagaland  |     21.07 |     14.91 |     25.49 |                           17.22 |
| Mizoram   |     35.45 |     22.75 |     63.44 |                           35.07 |
| Meghalaya |      5.56 |      4.2  |      8.1  |                            4.1  |
| Sikkim    |     20.21 |     13.75 |     14.06 |                            7.65 |
| Tripura   |     30.35 |     13.95 |     35.8  |                           25.93 |
| Total     |    112.64 |     69.56 |    146.89 |                           89.97 |

- (b): No, Madam.

- (c): Not Applicable.

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