Question : FUNDS FOR URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE



(a) whether the Government has any estimate of investment needed for Urban infrastructure in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) if not, whether the Government proposes to set up any committee to estimate the investment needed for Urban infrastructure in the country; and

(d) if so, by when?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a)&(b): Yes, Sir. Estimated fund required in respect of urban water supply, sewerage and sanitation, drainage, solid waste management and urban mobility needs for 11th Five Year Plan period is as under:-


Requirement of funds Rupees in crore Urban mobility 1,32,590 Urban water supply, sewerage 1,29,237 and sewage treatment, drainage, Solid Waste Management including MIS, R & D and training etc.

(c)&(d): It is also proposed to constitute a High Powered Expert Committee (HPEC) for estimating the investment requirements for urban infrastructure services.