Infrastructure development schemes
(a) the details of urban and infrastructure development schemes running or proposed to begin in the country including the small and medium towns/ cities, State-wise;
(b) the proposals received by Government during the last three years and the current year, so far, under the schemes, city and State-wise;
(c) the proposals cleared, the funds sanctioned and the works undertaken under the schemes during the above period, city and State-wise; and
(d) the proposals that are lying pending, city and State-wise and by when these pending proposals are likely to be cleared?
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF Housing and Urban Affairs
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2752 ANSWERED ON-10.08.2017
Infrastructure development schemes
2752 . Shri Parimal Nathwani
Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) the details of urban and infrastructure development schemes running or proposed to begin in the country including the small and medium towns/ cities, State-wise;
(b) the proposals received by Government during the last three years and the current year, so far, under the schemes, city and State-wise;
(c) the proposals cleared, the funds sanctioned and the works undertaken under the schemes during the above period, city and State-wise; and
(d) the proposals that are lying pending, city and State-wise and by when these pending proposals are likely to be cleared?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)
(a) :The Government is implementing following Schemes and Missions for development of urban infrastructure: -
(i) (i) Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation(AMRUT):
The AMRUT was launched on 25.06.2015 for development of basic urban infrastructure such as water supply, sewerage, drainage, urban transport and green space/ parks in 500 cities/ towns across the country. Under this Mission, the Government only approves the State Annual Action Plan (SAAP). Individual projects are to be identified and implemented by the concerned State Government within the SAAP.
(ii) Smart Cities Mission
Government of India has launched Smart Cities Mission on 25th June 2015 with the objective to promote cities to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life of people by enabling local area development and harnessing technology, especially technology that leads to smart outcomes.
(iii) Swachh Bharat Mission
The Mission was launched on 2nd October 2014 with the objective of eliminating open defecation, eradicating manual scavenging, promoting modern and scientific municipal solid waste management and to effect behavioural change regarding healthy sanitation practices and generate awareness about sanitation and its linkage with public health
(iv) Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY)
The National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) scheme was launched on 21st January, 2015, with a focus on holistic development of heritage cities. The scheme aims to preserve and revitalise soul of the heritage city to reflect the city’s unique character by encouraging aesthetically appealing, accessible, informative and secured environment. This Scheme with a total outlay of Rs 500 crore, is being implemented in 12 identified Cities.
(b)&(c): Under the Missions the Central Government approves the State Plans and provides the Central Assistance. The projects are designed, approved and executed by the States/UTs and the Cities. The funds released to the States under the Missions/Schemes are given in the Annexure.
(d): Approval of plans and proposals received from various States/UTs is done according to the respective mission/scheme guidelines.
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