Question : ENHANCEMENT IN ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSES



(a) whether the Union Government has received some representations requesting enhancement in allocation of funds for the construction of houses for socially and economically weaker sections of Gujarat due to low rainfall and famine in some areas of the State;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken by the Union Government thereon?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a): No representations requesting enhancement in allocation of funds for the construction of houses under Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana (VAMBAY) for economically weaker sections of Gujarat due to low rainfall and famine in some areas of the State has been received.

(b)&(c): Question does not arise.