(a) whether the Government is considering to include cantonment area
projects under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission
(JNNURM) in various cities/towns of the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the steps taken by the Government for development of cantonment
area being used for civilian purposes?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI SAUGATA ROY)
(a) to (d): Keeping in view the need for comprehensive city planning
the Government has advised the cities to take into account the
infrastructure requirements of cantonment areas especially with
reference to water supply, sewage solid waste management etc, while
preparing and/ or revising City Development Plans (CDPs) under Jawaharlal
Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JnNURM). Presently, there is no provision
of financing of infrastructure of Cantonment Areas under the JnNURM.