Question : DISLOCATION OF URBAN POPULATION



(a) whether there are reports of displacement of urban population in various parts of the country in the process of creation of urban infrastructure including in the National Capital Territory of Delhi for projects relating to the Commonwealth Games;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether provision of rehabilitation to such displaced persons is incorporated in the policies relating to the development of urban infrastructure and is also incorporated in the schemes/projects formulated therein; and

(d) if so, the details thereof alongwith the steps taken by the Government to rehabilitate displaced persons in urban areas during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT(SHRI SAUGATA ROY)

(a) to (d): The relief and rehabilitation of displaced persons due to creation of urban infrastructure vests with the State Governments/Urban Local Bodies/ Development Authorities as per existing policies of the Government.The Ministry of Urban Development does not compile data in this regard.