(a) whether 35 per cent of Delhi`s population lives in slums and illegal colonies with no sewage facilities; and
(b) if so, the reasons for not providing basic civic amenities in the slums and illegal colonies?
(a) whether 35 per cent of Delhi`s population lives in slums and illegal colonies with no sewage facilities; and
(b) if so, the reasons for not providing basic civic amenities in the slums and illegal colonies?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI AJAY MAKEN )
(a): Government of NCT of Delhi has reported that no such
survey has been conducted.
(b): Government of NCT of Delhi has reported that in
unauthorized colonies located on private land, Hon`ble Delhi
High Court in CWP No.4771/1993 has allowed provision of roads
and drains, water and electricity. Delhi Jal Board is supplying
water through hydrants & tankers.
So far as jhuggi clusters/slums are concerned, Slum & JJ
Department (MCD) is providing minimum basic amenities like brick
laying in the lanes, storm water drains, toilets and baths,
dustbins, Dhalaos, Basti Vikas Kendras and Shishu Vatikas.