(a) whether the Government of Maharashtra has submitted Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) seeking central assistance for Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small & Medium Towns;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the present status of these projects; and
(d) the time by which these projects are likely to be approved by the Union Government?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI AJAY MAKEN )
(a)&(b): Yes, Sir. During 2006-07, State Level Sanctioning
Committee (SLSC) of Maharashtra in its meetings held on 8th
June, 2006 and 28th September, 2006 recommended 21 projects of
14 towns/cities with an approved cost of Rs.373.185 crore.
(c)&(d): Ministry of Urban Development, keeping in view the
allocation of funds of Rs. 93.33 crore under the Scheme to
Maharashtra State, recommended 18 projects of 12 towns/cities to
Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance for release of
1st instalment of Additional Central Assistance (ACA) for Rs.
99.30 crore. Department of Expenditure has released 1st
instalment of ACA for Rs. 88.79 crore to the Government of
Maharashtra during the current financial year i.e. 2006-07.