Question : REHABILITATION OF FAMILIES



(a) whether the proposal for rehabilitation of families displaced due to the formation of Kudremukh National Park is pending with the Union Government ;

(b) if so. the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which the proposal is likely to be cleared ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI A. RAJA)

(a)&(b) The proposal for rehabilitation of families staying in Kudremukh National Park has recently been received by the Ministry.The rehabilitation project under Phase I for resettlement of 201 families is for a total cost of Rs. 23.19 crores. An amount of Rs. 18.35 crores has been sought from Government of India for acquisition of land.

(c) All such proposals are considered as per the procedure and prescribed guidelines of the Centrally Sponsored Schemes and the budgetary provision.