Question : MIGRATION FROM VARIOUS STATES TO DELHI



(a) the total number of people who migrated to Delhi from various States during the last three years;

(b) the impact of this migration on the general law and order situation in Delhi; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to tackle the same?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)

(a): This information is not available.

(b): The rapid increase in population, growth of slum areas and urbanisation does put an additional strain on the law and order situation in Delhi.

(c): The steps taken by Delhi Police to control the impact of migration on law and order situation include surveillance at Railway Stations, Inter-State Bus Terminus and roads touching borders of other States; verification of antecedents of domestic servants and tenants; and strengthening of intelligence network in the slum areas.