Question : CEILING COST ON HOSTELS FOR SCs



(a) whether any ceiling has been fixed on the cost of construction of hostels for Scheduled Castes under the centrally sponsored scheme;

(a) if so, the details thereof;

(b) the present construction cost of hostels in Madhya Pradesh;

(c) whether the Government proposes to review the ceiling cost in view of the high cost of construction and building material and the difficulties of undertaking construction work in the far flung regions of Madhya Pradesh; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SMT. SUBBULAKSHMI JAGADEESAN)

(a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) The cost of construction of hostels is worked out on the basis of State PWD/CPWD schedule of rates.

(d) No, Sir.

(e) Does not arise.