Sustainable Urban Transport Project

The Government has launched the Sustainable Urban Transport Project at an estimated cost of Rs.1439.01 crore. The proposal involves grant from Global Environment Facility(GEF) through the World Bank and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and loan from the World Bank to the cities through the concerned State Governments as well as Central assistance under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JnNURM), Urban Transport Planning and Capacity Building Schemes and contribution by States and implementing agencies. This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Urban Development, Shri Saugata Roy in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha.षवीषवी

The main objectives of the Sustainable Urban Transport Project are:-

- To strengthen capacity of Government of India, States and cities in planning, financing, operating and managing sustainable urban transport systems; and

- To assist participating States and cities in preparing and implementing demonstration “Green Transport” projects (GT projects).

The project cities are Indore, Mysore, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune and Naya Raipur. More cities can join the project in future on ‘moving train’ concept.

The Sustainable Urban Transport Project was formally launched on 9th June, 2010. The project is at the initial stage of implementation and therefore, the question of non-utilization of funds for this project under the JNNURM does not arise at present, the Minister said.

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