Question : ILCSS

(a) The salient features of the integrated Low Cost Sanitary (ILCS) Scheme implemented by the Government;

(b) Whether the Government has received complaints from various States regarding malpractices in the implementation of the ILCS Scheme;

(c) If so, the details thereof and the action taken/being taken by the Government in this regard;

(d) whether various States have requested the Government to increase the prescribed per unit cost of sanitary toilets under the scheme; and

(e) If so, the details thereof and the decision taken by the government in the matter?

THE MINISTER OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION (SHRI M. VENKAIAH NAIDU)

(a): The Salient features of the revised guidelines of the ILCS Scheme Guidelines are as follows:

i. Conversion/construction of dry latrines serviced by humans into twin pit pour flush latrines.

ii. Scheme applicable for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Households in all towns/cities.

iii. The cost sharing among Centre, States and beneficiaries in the ratio of 75:15:10. Additional 15% of the costs to NGOs for facilitation(with Centre and State share of 5:1).

iv. Cost of the individual twin pit pour flush latrine is Rs. 15,000/- including superstructure with 25% additional cost for the States falling under difficult/hilly areas.

v. Additional cost of 15% for using environment-friendly/innovative technologies.

(b) & (C): Government of Uttar Pradesh has informed about action taken in form of lodging of an FIR due to non-implementation/improper implementation of ILCS Scheme.

(d) & (e): No, Madam.