(a) the number of project reports on Integrated
Development of Small and Medium Towns (IDSMT) received by
the Union Government from various States including Gujarat
during each of the last three years; and
(b) the status of each of such reports and the action
taken by the Government thereon?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT(SHRI SAUGATA ROY)
(a)&(b): The centrally sponsored scheme of Integrated
Development of Small and Medium Towns (IDSMT) has been
subsumed in the Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for
Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT) since December, 2005 and
no new projects were received during last three years.
However, ongoing projects were assisted. Total number of
towns assisted and Central assistance released including
Gujarat State are given below:
Year Ongoing towns Central assisted Assistance Released
2006-2007 276 Rs. 106.95 crore
2007-2008 Nil Nil
2008-2009 Nil Nil