Question : ACA UNDER UIDSSMT



(a) whether the Union Government is contemplating to increase the allocation for Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns(UIDSSMT) component of the Jawahar lal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission ( JNNURM);

(b) if so, whether the Government has released the second and subsequent installments of the Additional Central Assistance (ACA) for UIDSSMT projects;

(c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

(d) whether the Union Government proposes to release`109.01 crore for 15 UIDSSMT projects:

(e) if so, whether the Government is contemplating to reimburse ` 2.07 crore spent by 12 Municipal Corporation on preparation of DPRs; and

(f) if so, the details thereof ?

Answer given by the minister



THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SAUGATA ROY)

(a) : No, Madam.

(b)&(c) : Out of the total Central commitment of ` 11373 crore for 808 projects sanctioned under UIDSSMT, 2nd and final installment of ` 3014.63 crore has been released to the States/UTs for 465 projects as per Annexure enclosed.

(d) to (f) : Since, the Mission period of the Scheme has completed on 31.03.2012, no fresh projects can be sanctioned thereafter under UIDSSMT.