Question : CITIES OF RAJASTHAN UNDER JNNURM



(a) the names of cities of Rajasthan selected under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission;

(b) the funds proposed to be provided under this Mission for development works;

(c) whether any time limit has been fixed for completion of the projects under JNNURM; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI AJAY MAKEN )

(a): Jaipur and Ajmer-Pushkar are selected cities of Rajasthan under sub-Mission-I Urban Infrastructure & Goverance (UIG) of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). Cities which are not covered under the UIG have been covered under another scheme of the Ministry, namely, Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT).

(b)to(d): The Government of India has committed Rs.50,000 crore for the mission which is for 7 years beginning from 3rd December, 2005 to 2012. The indicative allocation for Rajasthan during 2005-12 for UIG is Rs.589.69 crore and Rs.401.43 crore for UIDSSMT. The projects are expected to be completed during the mission period.