Question : PROJECTS FOR MUMBAI



(a) the various projects for Mumbai that are encouraged/supported by the Union Government; and

(b) likely cost for these projects/amounts actually spent on these projects so far?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI S.S. PALANIMANICKAM):

(a) and (b) National Urban Renewal Mission (NURM) Scheme, announced in Budget 2005-06 and viability Gap funding Scheme could cover projects like Mumbai Metro Rail Project, Mumbai Trans Harbour Link and Mumbai Western Expressway Sealink. These projects are in early stage of formulation.