(a) the total number of people whose houses got ruined due to natural calamity
alongwith the details thereof; State-wise and place-wise;
(b) whether the Government proposes to give `Indira Awas` to the people whose
houses got ruined in the natural calamity;
(c) if so, the details thereof and if not the reasons therefor; and
(d) the steps taken by the government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI PRADEEP JAIN `ADITYA`)
(a) to (d) As per IAY guidelines, 5% of IAY funds are earmarked for construction of
houses damaged due to natural calamities. Out of this, an amount upto 10% of the
district`s annual allocation under IAY or Rs.70.00 lakh (including State share), whichever
is higher can be released for reconstruction of houses damaged due to floods, fire, riot,
arson etc. For this purpose, a request is required to be sent by the State Government to
the Ministry of Rural Development alongwith necessary details such as the nature and
period of calamity, extent of damage, list of households whose houses have been
damaged and are required to be reconstructed and State Government`s assurance to
provide State matching share immediately after receipt of Central share. A Statement
showing the year-wise, State-wise/place-wise number of houses damaged due to natural
calamities during the last three years and funds released to them is given at annexure.