Question : IMPLEMENTATION OF INDIRA AWAS YOJANA

(a) the reasons for tardy implementation of Indira Awas Yojana (IAY);

(b) the number of homeless persons provided homes under IAY during the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise;

(c) the details of the funds allocated, released and spent under the scheme during the said period;

(d) whether the Government proposes to increase the funds allocated under IAY;

(e) if so, the details thereof;

(f) whether the Government has achieved the targets set under IAY and if so, the details thereof;

(g) whether the Government proposes to amend the existing guidelines under the scheme so that the homes are constructed through tenders and transferred later to the beneficiaries; and

(h) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government to achieve the IAY targets ?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI LALCHAND KATARIA)

(a) On the whole, the IAY scheme is functioning satisfactorily in the country.The scheme is being implemented as per guidelines by the States/UTs. More than 90% of the physical targets are achieved every year.

(b)&(c) A Statement showing State-wise details of Central funds allocated, released, utilized by the State Governments and number of houses constructed under Indira Awaas Yojana during the last three years and current year is given at annexure.

(d)&(e) The Government has already enhanced the unit assistance for an IAY house with effect from 1/4/2013 from Rs.45,000 to Rs.70,000/- in plain areas and Rs..48,500/- to Rs.75,000/- in hilly/difficult areas/IAP districts.

(f) During 2009-10, the achievement of the physical target under IAY was 83.52%. This was mainly because of imposition of Model Code of Conduct due to General Elections held for the Lok Sabha in 2009. During 2010-11, the achievement of the target was more than 93% and in 2011-12, the achievement was 90%. Further, some houses remaining incomplete at the end of the year are completed in the next financial year

(g) No, Sir.

(h) To ensure that the targets are achieved, regular review meetings such as monthly Coordinating Officers meetings, Quarterly Performance Review Committee Meetings are held to monitor the progress efficiently. Officers also regularly visit various areas to see on-site progress and this practice is going to be followed for achieving the targets set for 2012-13.