Question : INTEGRATED CITIES



(a) whether the Government proposes to develop integrated cities in the country and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government is aware of any study / proposes to conduct a study on integrated city making in Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and Bangalore; and if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the details of benefits that might accrue on account of integrated cities?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SMT. DEEPA DASMUNSHI)

(a): There is no proposal to develop integrated cities, as the development of cities and towns is vested with the State governments as per the Master Plan proposals. However, Government of India supports States in their efforts for development and strengthening of urban infrastructure in the identified cities, through various schemes.

(b): No, Madam.

(c) : Not applicable is view of the reply given at (b) above.