(a) whether a high level panel of Government officials, representatives from
Private Sector and social workers has called for a separate policy on rural habitat
with the Panchayati Raj Institutions as reported in the Hindu dated May 9, 2005;
(b) if so, whether the Government has framed any policy in this regard; and
(c) if not, the time by which it is likely to be framed and announced?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ
(SHRI MANI SHANKAR AIYAR)
(a) During the Seminar reported in The Hindu May 9, 2005, no separate policy has
been called for on Rural Habitats with Panchayati Raj Institutions but suggestions
were made that Panchayati Raj Institutions be involved in the planning and development
of Rural Habitats.
(b) No, Sir.
(c) Since this was a suggestion before a Seminar,it is pre-mature to conclude
that this suggestion will be incorporated in the Policy.