(a) the funds allocated to Orissa for construction of 2.25 lakh houses and 30,000 community toilets sanctioned under VAMBAY alongwith the share of the State Government of Orissa;
(b) whether the Union Government plans to increase the allocation in the Central subsidy under this scheme for the State of Orissa; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN
EMPLOYMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( KUMARI SELJA )
(a)to(c): Against the total allocation of Rs.15.32 crore since
2001-02 under VAMBAY including the allocation of Rs.5.09 crore
for the current year 2004-05, the State of Orissa has, so far,
been released central subsidy of Rs.1.61 crore only against
their project proposals, complete in all respects for 638
houses. VAMBAY is a demand driven scheme and central subsidy is
released only after the concerned State Government submits
proposals, complete in all respects, and deposits the requisite
state share in the designated VAMBAY account. Higher allocation
to Orissa can be considered if the project proposals are
received from Orissa State, subject to the availability of
funds.