Question : ASSISTANCE UNDER URBAN RENEWAL PROGRAMME

(a) whether Chandigarh UT Administration has approached the Government for assistance under Urban Renewal programme;

(b) if so, the details of the proposals;

(c) the number of slum dwellers in UT Chandigarh entitled to allotment of tenements in rehabilitation colonies and are awaiting such allotment after demolition of their Jhuggies;

(d) the steps initiated, if any to make such allotments;

(e) the time likely to be taken for the purpose; and

(f) the details of plans, if any to make Chandigarh slum-free after due allotment of alternative sites/tenements?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN EMPLOYMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( KUMARI SELJA )

(a)to(f): The proposed Urban Renewal Mission has not yet been set up. As such the question does not arise.