Question : VALMIKI AMBEDKAR AWAS FOJANA

URBAN EMPLOYMENT AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION
Maheshwari Smt. Kiran
22-03-2005

(a) the amount allocated, released and targeted to be spent on Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana by the Union Government during the last three years and current year;

(b) the amount spent under this Yojana in various States till date, State-wise and year-wise;

(c) the reasons for not utilizing the amount allocated for the implementation of the said Yojana by certain States;

(d) the action taken by the Union Government in this regard; and

(e) the number of persons benefited under the Yojana during the said period State-wise and year-wise?

Answer given by the minister

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

(a) The details of Central Funds aliocated/released under Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana (VAMBAY) during the last three years and current year are as under:-


(Rs. in Lakhs) Year Allocation Releases
2001-02 6900.00 7356.000
2002-03 25685.00 21835.000
2003-04 23850.00 23854.600
2004-05 28058.00 22366.148

(b) Statement showing State-wise and year-wise Central funds released to States/Union Territories under VAMBAY during the years 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04 and 2004-05 is Annexed.
(c) Non availability of land, revision in the Project by the State/implementing agencies due to local problems, such as change in beneficiaries, change in mode of development and administrative problems.
(d) State Level Coordination Committee and Central Sanctioning Committee are taking appropriate remedial action from time to time.
(e) Statement showing State-wise and year-wise details of number of dwelling units and toilet seats covered under VAMBAY during the years 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04 and 2004-05 is enclosed.

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