(a) the names of the cities of Orissa covered under the Integrated Development of Small
and Medium Towns (IDSMT) Programme;
(b) the criteria for inclusion of cities and towns under the programme;
(c) the funds allocated to the State during each of the last three years;
(d) whether the Government proposes to cover some more cities of Orissa under
the said programme; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI AJAY MAKEN )
(a): Under the Centrally sponsored scheme of Integrated Development of Small and Medium Towns
(IDSMT), a total of 67 towns have been covered in Orissa State. The list of towns and funds
released to them is given in the Annexure-I.
(b): As per revised guidelines, 1995 of IDSMT, towns having population upto 5 lakhs as per 1991
census could be covered under the scheme.
(c): The funds released to Orissa State during the last three years is given below:
Year Central assistance released (Rs. In lakhs)
2004-05 257.00 2005-06 257.05 2006-07 120.00