The Deccan Herald  16.11.2010

Karnataka seeks Rs 2,000 cr aid for basic amenities in slums

Bangalore, Nov 15 (PTI)

The Karnataka government has sought an aid of Rs 2000 crore from the Centre to provide basic amenities for slums in its 40 cities and towns.

"We have submitted a proposal to the Centre to provide basic amenities in all 2,720 slums, including 597 in Bangalore," Minister for Housing Katta Subramanya Naidu said told reporters here today.

The minister said officials have been directed to prepare a detailed plan for construction of houses in slums and for providing basic infrastructure under the Rajiv Gandhi Housing Scheme.