Question : SOCIAL INTEGRATION PROGRAMME IN DVC

(a) whether the Government is aware that the schemes for Social Integration Programme (SIP) in the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is implemented by the Surveyors;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government is aware that there are thousands of unemployed youths in the displaced villages of Damodar Valley Corporation;

(d) whether the programmes implemented by the Surveyors lacks quality and the displaced persons do not get proper employment;

(e) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(f) the other steps taken by the Government for proper implementation of the scheme?

THE MINISTER OF POWER ( SHRI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE )

(a) & (b) : No, Sir. Do not arise.

(c) to (e) : Damodar Valley Corporation is running various infrastructure development and Socio-economic development schemes through Social Integration Programme in the villages around 10 KMs. of the project which also includes villages of displaced families. Some of the important programmes include providing drinking water facility, construction and repair of roads, rural electrification, Primary Education, Medical facilities through Medical Mobile and dispensaries.

Employment and income generating schemes also being executed like Training for piggeries, goateries, fish farming, poultry, training for food preservation, mushroom growing, pump repairing and financial assistance to establish the above mentioned activities.

(f) : The Social Integration Programme in DVC is finalized in consultation with Local Panchayats, People`s Representatives and the respective State Governments based on basic needs and requirement of the village communities. Priority will be given to programmes, which are most beneficial to the maximum number of people.