(a) whether the Government is considering to provide more number of dwelling units for the salt workers
under the scheme Namak Mazdur Awas Yojana in the State of Gujarat;and
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the cost of the unit for salt workers?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)
(a) & (b): During the 10th Five Year Plan, the Govt of India had sanctioned a scheme called Namak Mazdoor
Awas Yojana (NMAY) for construction of dwelling units for salt workers. The Scheme was implemented in
various States including Gujarat. Construction of 5,000 dwelling units was sanctioned under the scheme.
Presently, there is no decision on the continuation of NMAY scheme or cost of the unit.