Question : ACHIEVEMENTS UNDER JNNURM



(a) the details of the funds allocated under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) during 2007-08 to each State/UT; and

(b) the details of the utilization of the said fund in each State/UT as on date alongwith the achievements of its aims?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY )

(a)&(b): A Statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha.

STATEMENT

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 129 FOR 23-11-2007 REGARDING ACHIEVEMENTS UNDER JNNURM.

(a)&(b): Although indicative allocations for the States/UTs have been made, it needs to be noted that this is a demand driven mission. Individual project proposals are received from ULBs/Implementing agencies through the States. These are appraised by the technical agencies appointed by the Ministry and thereafter considered by the competent sanctioning authority. This is an ongoing process and the projects are considered for approval as and when they are received in the Ministry.

Proposals have been received from various cities for release of second instalment for the projects approved under UIG. Details of these proposals are at Annexure I. No proposal for release of second instalment in respect of the approved projects under UIDSSMT has been received so far in this Ministry.

Details of release of funds to various States under UIG and UIDSSMT components of JNNURM are given at Annexure-II & III. So far, all select 63 cities under UIG of JNNURM have submitted City Development Plans (CDPs) and all of them have been appraised. 58 Memoranda of Agreements (MOAs) for implementation of reforms have been signed with concerned State Governments and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) for implementation of mandatory as well as optional reforms at the State and ULB levels. Progress of reforms at the State Level and ULB level is at Annexure-IV-A, B, & C. Details of key initiatives undertaken under JNNURM so far are given at Annexure-V.