Question : ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING PROJECTS

(a) whether the Government propose to give financial assistance for land required for housing projects for urban poor in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

(c) whether the Government is considering to revise unit cost of housing projects in view of the price escalation of construction material and labour costs; and

(d) whether the Government plans to give additional assistance for the projects having cost over-run issues?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION [SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO]

(a) & (b): No, Madam.

(c) & (d): No, Madam. There is no proposal for revising cost of unit under existing schemes. Government of India is not providing additional assistance for the projects affected by cost escalation. State governments / Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are expected to fund cost escalation, if any.