(a) whether the Government proposes to launch special schemes for Tsunami affected people in rural areas;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the expenditure likely to be incurred on these schemes; and
(d) the time by which special schemes are likely to be implemented?
MINSTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SURYAKANTA PATIL)
(a) to (c): The Government of India has approved a Special package of Rs. 3644.05 crore
named as `Rajiv Gandhi Rehabilitation Package for Tsunami affected Areas` to provide
assistance for immediate relief and response, revival of fishery and agriculture sectors,
construction of temporary (intermediate) shelters, immediate repair/restoration of
infrastructure, besides special relief to orphans, unmarried girls above 18 years of age,
widows and disabled persons. Details are annexed. In addition, an amount of Rs.150.00 lakh
with foodgrains 558 MT to Kerala and Rs.210.00 lakh with foodgrains 2629 MT to Tamil
Nadu were also released over and above the normal Sampoorna Gramin Rozgar Yojana
(SGRY) allocations under the 5% of funds and foodgrains meant for utilization in the areas of
acute distress arising out of natural calamities.
(d): The implementation of the Special Package by the affected States/UTs has already started.
Annexure
Rajiv Gandhi Rehabilitation Package for the Tsunami affected States/ Union Teritories
A. Main Land: (Rs.in Crore)
State From CRF/NCCF Other Fishing Sector Fishing Housing Total Ministries Harbour Subsidy Loan grant
Andhra Pradesh 19.53 13 27.66 7.51 - 2.3 70 Kerala 84.1 23.21 44.85 34.13 13.07 50 249.36 Tamil Nadu 617.2 62.5 441.08 566.47 9.94 650 2347.19 Sub Total 720.83 98.71 513.59 608.11 23.01 702.3 2666.55 Pondicherry 39.78 2.5 32.01 31.13 0.2 50 155.62
Grand Total 760.61 101.21 545.6 639.24 23.21 752.3 2822.17
Note: Includes additional, Rs. 91.13 crore has been approved under fishery sector. (Rs 84.54 crore – Tamil Nadu, Rs. 3.42 crore – Kerala, Rs. 1.01 crore to Andhra Pradesh and Rs. 2.16 crore to Pondicherry
CRF = Calamity Relief Fund NCCF = National Calamity Contingency Fund
B. Andaman & Nicobar Islands: (Rs in Crore)
Assistance covered Amount Remarks
(A) Assistance as per CRF/NCCF norms 313.19 This includes15.37 crore from ARWSP out of the budget of Department of Drinking Water Supply
(B) Assistance covered under norms with relaxation of scale 215.65 This includes 7500 MT foodgrains (Rice) under SGRY, valued at Rs.7.50 crore
I Assistance covered under norms with a special package
(i) Revival of economic activity
(a) Fishermen 15.01
(b) Agriculture 239.54
(ii) Rehabiliation of orphans, widows, disabled, unmarried girls 8.6
(iii) Immediate restoration of administration and 29.89 infrastructure activity
Grand Total 821.88
ARWSP = Accelerated Rural Water Supply Programme SGRY = Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana
C. Total Package (A+B): Rs. 3644.05 crore