Steel Ministry declines to confirm uniform rehabilitation policy for displaced families

The Ministry of Steel provided the official response.

Asked and answered by: Asked by: Shri Dulu Mahato (MP); Answered by: Ministry of Steel (Minister Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy)

What the government said

• Steel PSUs (SAIL, RINL, NSL) operate on land acquired by State Governments.
• Rehabilitation was undertaken and concluded in consultation with State Governments under applicable policies.
• Major expansion activities have largely been undertaken within existing land.
• More than 35,000 persons have been provided employment under the displaced category.
• Remaining issues are addressed by PSUs in consultation with State Governments and local authorities.

Also in the document

• The answer does not provide specific details on the number of generations of displaced families still deprived of rehabilitation, as requested in part (c).
• The answer does not directly address the allegation of an 'indifferent and rigid attitude' at the Board level, as requested in part (d), but states that issues are addressed per the legal framework.
• The answer does not confirm the formulation of a new 'uniform and humane policy' on the lines of the Jewar Airport model, but states that rehabilitation was concluded under existing frameworks.