(a) whether the Planning Commission has accorded approval to the Delhi Government’s demand for Rs.10,000 crore plan expenditure for the Commonwealth Games, 2010;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details of the sectors/projects on which this amount is likely to be spent/
utilized; and
(d) the present status of the projects?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SAUGATA ROY)
(a) to (d) : The Scheme of financing of National Capital Territory of Delhi for the
Annual Plan 2009-2010 consists of State’s own resources and Central Assistance. The components
of ‘Other’ of Central Assistance 2009-10 - Delhi includes Commonwealth Games
infrastructure Grant of Rs.1002.53 crore. The aggregate plan resources of Delhi for Annual
Plan 2009-10 is Rs.10,000 crore. The amount for Commonwealth Games will be spent for creating
facilities relating to transport, sports, medical, water supply and sanitation, urban
development, science, technology and environment etc. Some projects have been completed
while others are under various stages of execution and work is under progress.