Question : HOMELESS PEOPLE



(a) the number of homeless people living in urban areas, State-wise;

(b) the reasons for growing increase in the number of homeless people; and

(c) the remedial steps proposed to be taken in that regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF URBAN EMPLOYMENT AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION (KUMARI SELJA) :

(a) Statement showing State-wise number of homeless people living in -urban areas, as provided by Registrar General of India is enclosed.

(b) Ever increasing population and migration of people from rural to urban areas.

(c) It has been decided to review and revise National Housing and Habitat Policy, 1998 so as to accelerate supply of serviced land and housing to all categories particularly for the poor people. For this purpose, a Task Force has also been constituted.