Question : HRIDAY

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be please to state:
(a) whether the Government has launched National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) and if so, the details thereof along with the details of the cities covered under HRIDAY;

(b) the details of funds sanctioned, released and utilized so far under HRIDAY, city-wise and the details of progress made under the scheme;

(c) whether the Government proposes to include some more cities including Rajamahendravaram under HRIDAY and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the works under the scheme are likely to completed by its intended target of November 2018; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor along with the new timeline for completing the projects?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a) Yes, Madam, The National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) Scheme was launched on 21st January 2015. The details are at Annexure-A

(b) The details are at Annexure – A.

(c) No Madam.

(d) & (e) Yes Madam; the works are expected to be completed by November, 2018. The details are at Annexure-B.

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