Question : PRIVATE SECTOR IN JNNURM



(a) whether there is any proposal to involve private sector in the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM);and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION(KUMARI SELJA)

(a)&(b): The Guidelines of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) provide for involvement of private sector through:

(i) Encouraging Public-Private Partnerships (PPP).

(ii) Earmarking of at least 20-25% of developed land in all housing projects (both Public and Private Agencies) for EWS/LIG category with a system of cross subsidization.

The modalities of effecting Public-Private Partnerships are to be worked out at the level of State/UT Governments.