(a) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from the State Government of Maharashtra regarding rehabilitation of slum dwellers on Central Government lands;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the latest status of the said proposal; and
(d) the time by which the said proposal is likely to be finalised along with the reasons of delay therein?
THE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION [SHRI M.VENKAIAH NAIDU]
(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. The Government of Maharashtra had requested the Government of India to evolve a common policy for rehabilitation of slums on the land owned by the Union Government and its public undertakings.
(c) & (d): The Government of India under Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) provides financial support for redevelopment/rehabilitation of slums on lands of Central Government/Central Government Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies created under Act of Parliament.