(a) the number of Bidi workers who have received subsidy provided
by the Government for their houses in West Bengal in 1999-2000;
(b) the criteria followed for getting the subsidy;
(c) the target set for the pupose in the State during 1999-2000;
(d) whether there is any proposal for group-housing scheme; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI MUNI LALL)
(a): In 1999-2000, 397 beedi workers have received subsidy
provided by the Govt. for construction of their houses in West
Bengal.
(b): The criteria followed for giving subsidy is that the income
of the bona fide beedi workers should not exceed Rs. 3500/- per
month.
(c): The target set for providing houses for beedi workers in the
State of West Bengal during 1999-2000 was 420.
(d) & (e): The Govt. have not received any proposal for
construction of houses for beedi workers of West Bengal under the
Group Housing Scheme.