Question : ALLOCATION OF FUNDS UNDER LOW COST SANITATION SCHEME



(a) whether any funds have been allocated to replace dry latrines by low cost flush latrines under the Low Cost Sanitation Scheme, especially to Uttar Pradesh during each of the last three years till date; and

(b) if so, the details thereof;

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF URBAN EMPLOYMENT AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION (KUMARI SELJA)

(a) and (b) Funds released under ILCS during the last three years till date are as follows:


2002-03 4.80 Cr. 2003-04 4.80 Cr. 2004-05(till date) 20.00 Cr.

So far as the State of Uttar Pradesh is concerned, no funds were released under the ILCS in the said period due to pending utilization certificates.