(a) the number of hostels constructed under the Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana during
the last three years, State-wise;
(b) whether the Government proposes to introduce Public-Private Partnership in this scheme;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Government has special focus for the Koraput, Bolangir and Kalahandi (KBK)
region under this scheme; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT(SHRI MUKUL WASNIK)
(a)to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
Statement in answer to Part (a) to (e) of the Lok Sabha Starred Question No.212 for 09.08.2010
regarding Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana
(a) A Statement indicating State/Union Territory wise number of hostels sanctioned under
`Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojna` during the last three years is enclosed at annex. As per
information received from the State Governments, of the 450 hostels sanctioned during last
3 years, construction of 115 hostels has been completed.
(b) & (c) Under the Scheme, Non-Government Organizations are eligible for Central assistance
for expansion of their existing hostel facilities.
(d) & (e) Central assistance for construction of hostels for SC students is provided on the
basis of proposals received from the State Govts./UTs and other implementing agencies subject
to the provisions of the Scheme and availability of funds. Priority is given to areas having
20% or more Scheduled Caste population and without adequate hostel facilities. Based on a
proposal received from the State Govt. of Orissa, 33 Girls hostels were sanctioned in Koraput,
Bolangir and Kalahandi districts during 2007-08.