Question : CENTRAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MAHARASHTRA



(a) whether the Government of Maharashtra has sought central financial assistance for addressing the slum problem of Mumbai;

(b) if so, the details and estimated cost of the scheme; and

(c) the Union Government`s decision and reaction thereon?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN EMPLOYMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION( KUMARI SELJA )

(a)to(c): Yes Sir, under the Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana (VAMBAY), which is a Centrally Sponsored, demand driven, Scheme to facilitate construction and upgradation of dwelling units for the urban slum dwellers and to provide healthy and enabling urban environment through community toilets, Government of India subsidy of Rs.7051.80 Lakh has been released for construction of 11447 dwelling units and 18088 toilet seats in Mumbai city since the inception of the VAMBAY scheme with effect from 2nd December 2001.