(a) whether Union Government has special programme to implement housing
schemes in the most backward districts in Andhra Pradesh which has been
repeatedly hit by droughts and floods in the last four years;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SURYAKANTA PATIL)
(a) to (c) Funds under Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) are allocated to the States/UTs in
accordance with a pre-determined criteria assigning due weightage to the housing
shortage and poverty ratio of each State. In addition, as per IAY guidelines, an amount
equivalent to 10% of the district`s annual allocation or Rs. 50 lakh (including State share)
whichever is higher, can be released to district to meet the exigencies arising out of the
natural calamities like floods, which is sufficient for about 200 houses. However, for
reconstruction of houses damaged due to heavy floods affecting major parts of the State,
the concerned State Government has to take up the matter with the Disaster Management
Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs.