(a) whether the Union Government has given approval for construction of 5000
houses under Mathsya Ashraya-II in Karnataka;
(b) if so, the amount released for the purpose till date; and
(c) if not, by when it is likely to be released?
(a) whether the Union Government has given approval for construction of 5000
houses under Mathsya Ashraya-II in Karnataka;
(b) if so, the amount released for the purpose till date; and
(c) if not, by when it is likely to be released?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): The cost of construction of a fisherman house under the ‘National Scheme of
Welfare of Fishermen’ is shared by the Central and State Government on 50:50 basis.
The Government of India sanctioned 5000 fishermen houses to the State of Karnataka in
2004-05 involving total cost of Rs.1500 lakh of which Central share was Rs.750 lakh.
The Central share of Rs.300 lakh for construction of fishermen houses under Mathsya
Ashraya-II has been released to Karnataka till date.
(c): Does not arise.