(a) whether the Government provides grants to the poor for constructing houses
under various rural schemes;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(c) whether the Government proposes to increase the amount of grant to the poor for
constructing houses in view of the price rise;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI PRADEEP JAIN `ADITYA`)
(a)&(b): Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) a Centrally Sponsored Scheme is being implemented
by the Ministry of Rural Development in the rural areas of all States/UTs (except Delhi
and Chandigarh), under which financial assistance is provided to below poverty line rural
households for construction of dwelling units. State-wise details of Central funds
released under IAY since inception of the scheme is at Annexure.
(c)to(e): The unit assistance under IAY has been enhanced w.e.f. 1/4/2010 from
Rs.35,000/- to Rs.45,000/ per unit in plain areas and Rs.38,500/- to Rs.48,500/- in
hilly/difficult areas.