(a) whether the Government is giving top priority for investment in the city infrastructure;
(b) if so, whether the Government is encouraging public-private partnership for investment in the city infrastructure;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the other steps taken/being taken in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI AJAY MAKEN )
(a): The Government of India has launched Jawaharlal Nehru
National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) on 3rd December 2005 to
provide reforms linked central assistance for development of
infrastructure in select 63 cities. 62 of these cities have
already prepared comprehensive City Development Plan (CDPs),
charting out their long-term vision and goals in urban
governance and development. These plans also include investment
plans, with a focus on provision of city-wide urban
infrastructure services such as water supply, sanitation,
drainage and provision of basic services to the urban poor.
(b)to(d): Yes, Sir. Guidelines of Sub-Mission-I (Urban
Infrastructure and Governance) provide that the projects with
private sector participation will be given priority over
projects to be executed by ULBs/Parastatals themselves, as this
will help leverage private capital and bring in efficiencies.