(a) whether the Union Government propose to provide funds for the development of the Urban Local Bodies in Orissa during 2002-2003;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government also propose to provide funds for the sanitation programme in the State; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA )
(a)&(b): Under the Centrally Sponsored scheme of Integrated
Development of Small & Medium Towns (IDSMT), funds are allocated
for development of small & medium towns in States based on the
proportion of urban population in small and medium towns of the
State to that of all India.
Under the Centrally Sponsored Accelerated Urban Water
Supply Programme (AUWSP), funds are provided to State
Governments as per the AUWSP norms. Funds would accordingly be
available for urban local bodies in Orissa.
(c)&(d): Under the Low Cost Sanitation (LCS) Scheme for
Liberation of Scavengers funds are provided to State Governments
every year as per L.C.S. norms. Funds would accordingly be
available for urban local bodies in Orissa.