Question : AMENITIES IN URBAN MUNICIPALITIES



(a) whether the 13th Finance Commission has recommended a bench marking system for supply of drinking water, sewage, solid waste management and rain water drainage for urban municipalities in the country; and

(b) if so, the details of progress made by the State Governments and urban local bodies in the light of above recommendations so far?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SAUGATA ROY)

(a): Yes, Madam.

(b): So far 1532 cities / towns in 14 states have notified service level bench marks.