Question : SBM-U in Rajasthan

(a) the salient features of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban ( SBM-U);

(b) the details of the funds sanctioned, allocated to and utilized by Rajasthan during the last three years under the mission;

(c) the details of the targets fixed under the mission and the achievements made under it so far;

(d) the details of the cities of Rajasthan that have become open defecation free;

(e) whether it is around the target so fixed; and

(f) if not, the reasons therefor including the steps being taken to achieve the target as per the timeline?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a) : Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) was launched with the aim of making urban India Open Defecation Free (ODF) and achieving 100% scientific management of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW).

(b) : Allocation of funds to the States/union Territories is made for the Mission period and not on yearly basis. Details of the funds allotted, released and utilized for the Mission period (including last three years period) in respect of Rajasthan is as under :
(Amount in Rs. Crore)
Mission period allocation Funds released
(from 02.10.2014 to
till date) Funds Utilized
(from 02.10.2014 to
till date)
705.46 611.35 602.83

(c) : The detailed status of state’s mission target and achievements are as per Annexure.

(d) &(e) : All 192 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of Rajasthan have been certified as Open Defecation Free (ODF).

(f) : Does not arise

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