(a) the number of proposals received from various State Governments under the
Integrated Low Cost Sanitation (ILCS) scheme during each of the last three years
and the current year alongwith the status thereof, State-wise;
(b) the funds allocated, released and utilized during the above period, State-wise;
(c) whether the Government has recently decided to discontinue the ILCS scheme; and
(d) if so, the reasons therefore?
THE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION (KUMARI SELJA)
(a)to(d): A statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO 95 FOR 20.3.2012
REGARDING INTEGRAGED LOW COST SANITATION SCHEME
(a)&(b): The number of proposals received from the various State Governments
under Integrated Low Cost Sanitation (ILCS) Scheme during each of the last three years
and current year alongwith status thereof, the funds allocated, released and utilized
during the above period, State-wise is placed at Annexure - I.
(c)&(d): The main objective of the scheme is to convert all reported dry latrines into
twin pit pour flush latrines in the urban areas of the country during the 11th Plan period.
This Ministry has accorded sanctions for all projected conversions of dry latrines as reported
by the States. 25% funds under the scheme was earmarked for new construction of toilets for the
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) households in the urban areas to facilitate the above.
Under this category the entire allocated fund has been committed. Funds have been earmarked
for the next financial year to meet the carry forward committed liabilities.