Question : CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSES DAMAGED IN FLOODS



(a) whether the Union Government provides financial assistance to construct houses damaged in floods;

(b) if so, the details thereof; © the details of financial assistance provided to the State Governments in this regard during the Eleventh Five Year Plan, State-wise;

(d) whether request of the Government of Andhra Pradesh for Financial help to construct the houses on this account especially for the weaker sections like Scheduled Castes (SCs)/Scheduled Tribes (STs) is still pending with the Union Government; and

(e) if so, the reasons herefore and measures taken by the Union Government for release of funds thereunder in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION (KUMARI SELJA)

(a) to (e): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the Sabha.