(a) the details of various subsidies provided by the Government for construction of
toilets both in individual houses and public places particularly in the State of
Maharashtra, district-wise;
(b) whether the Government proposes to enhance the subsidies further being given to
State Governments for various development schemes particularly in rural areas;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT(MS. AGATHA SANGMA)
(a): The Government under the programme Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) provides
an incentive of Rs.1500.00 (Rs. 2000.00 in hilly and difficult areas) for Individual
Household Latrine (IHHL) to rural households Below Poverty Line (BPL) after
construction and use of the toilet by the household in recognition of its achievement.In
addition, the State Government also provides at least Rs.700.00 as incentive.
The Government also provides assistance under TSC for construction of
Community Sanitary Complexes in the rural areas with unit cost up to Rs. 2 lakh. Sharing
pattern amongst Central Government, State Government and the community is in the
ratio of 60:30:10.
The provisions are applicable to all the Project Districts including those in the
State of Maharashtra.
(b)to(d): There is no proposal to enhance the subsidies to State Governments in this
regard.