Question : REJUVENATION OF CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT TOWNS AND CITIES

(a): wherher the Union Government propose to set up a revolving fund for rejuvenating the culturally significant towns and cities in the country;

(b): if so, the details thereof;

(c): whether the Union Government have consulted the State Governments in this regard;

(d): if so, the details thereof;

(e): the details of towns and cities selected for the purpose, State-wise;

(f): whether the Planning Commission has sanctioned certain amount for setting up the said revolving fund;
(g): if so, the details thereof; and
(h): the time by which the rejuvenating work is likely to be started?

MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( SHRI JAGMOHAN )

(a)to(h): A scheme has been drawn up for rejuvenation of culturally significant cities. Preliminary work in this regard has been done and the detailed provisions of the scheme are under discussion with the State Governments and the Planning Commission. The scheme is likely to be given final shape shortly. Its basic objective is to ensure that these culturally significant cities become vibrant centres not only of civic life but also of economic, social and cultural advancement. The cities to be covered by the scheme would be decided in consultation with the State Governments but it is proposed as a general preposition to select at least one culturally significant town in each small State and two in the large States. The city/cities to be covered by the scheme has not been decided.