(a) whether the Union Government provides grants to poor for construction of houses
under rural development schemes;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Union Government proposes to increase the Central grant for
construction of houses for poor in view of the price rise;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI PRADEEP JAIN `ADITYA`)
(a)&(b): Yes Sir. Indira Awaas Yojana, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme is being
implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development in the rural areas of all States/UTs
(except Delhi and Chandigarh) since 1985-86, under which financial assistance amounting
to Rs.45,000/- in plain areas and Rs.48,500/- in hilly/difficult areas/IAP districts is
provided to rural BPL households for construction of dwelling units.
(c)to(e): The issue of increase in the unit assistance is under active consideration of the
Government.