Question : DAMAGED INFRASTRUCTURE OF GUJARAT



(a) whether Government has received the recommendation of Inter-Ministerial Committee in regard to restoration of infrastructure damaged due to floods in Gujarat in 2005;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken by the Government thereon?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has received the report of Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) in regard to restoration of infrastructure damaged due to floods in Gujarat in 2005 during April 2007. The detailed sector-wise break up of requirement of funds as assessed by IMC is as under: -



(Rs. in crore)

Sector IMC’ Assessment

Health 41.38

Urban Infrastructure 149.01

Water Resources/supply/irrigation 43.75

Power/energy 577.76

Roads & Building 446.00

Housing 50.00

Total 1307.90


(c): The matter has been referred back to IMC seeking clarification/ additional information on the time frame for reconstruction of damaged infrastructure. Upon receipt of clarification/additional information, the matter shall be processed for approval of Cabinet after seeking High Level Committee’s recommendation on the assessment done by IMC.