Question : SWARNA JAYANTI SHAHARI ROZGAR YOJANA IN J& K



(a) whether the Government has approved the reconstruction plan announced for Jammu & Kashmir in November, 2004 with a relaxation of the `Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana` (Golden Jubilee Urban Employment) especially for the Plan;

(b) the number of families likely to be benefited by the plan;

(c) whether there has been a change in the funding ratio of Centre-State for the Project; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( KUMARI SELJA )

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b): Under the Reconstruction Plan, 2500 urban poor are to be assisted for setting up of micro enterprises and 2500 urban poor will be provided skill upgradation training under the Self Employment component of the Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY).

(c)&(d): For this Reconstruction Plan the funding ratio between Centre and State Government will be 90:10 instead of 75:25 as is for the Scheme of Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY).