Question : CITIES UNDER JNNURM



(a) whether the Government is contemplating on inclusion of some more cities in States under the Jawahar Lal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a)to(c): All cities as per 2001 census are covered either under Sub-Mission on Urban Infrastructure and Governance applicable to 63 select cities or Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT) applicable to all other towns and cities.