(a) whether Government of Maharashtra has launched Mumbai Urban Infrastructure Project (MUIP) to be implemented jointly by the Union Government and the State Government;
(b) whether the Government has examined the proposal and cleared World Bank`s participation in the project;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
Minister of State for Revenue in the Ministry of Finance (Shri S.S. Palanimanickam)
(a) No, Sir.
(b), (c) & (d) The proposal, Mumbai Urban Infrastructure Project (MUIP), envisaging an outlay of Rs.2648 crores including Central Government`s proposed share of Rs.1324 crores, was duly examined. However, the proposal was not agreed to as it was not found feasible to support huge capital investment envisaged under the project on account of fiscal stress of the State.
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