Question : CONSTRUCTION OF TOILETS



(a) whether the Union Government has received any request from the State Government of Maharashtra for grant of Central assistance for construction of toilets proposed in various cities of the State;0

(b) if so, the details and the present status thereof; and

(c) the time by which the proposal is likely to be cleared alongwith the reasons for the delay therein ?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) to (c): Proposals under the revised Integrated Low Cost Sanitation (ILCS) Scheme have been received and sanctioned for construction of 39,663 toilets in various cities from the State of Maharashtra. One Proposal of Ramtek ULB of Maharashtra is pending with the Ministry for want of funds under the ILCS scheme. No time frame for sanction can be committed at this juncture.