The Hindu         02.03.2011

125 crore spent on civic amenities in slum colonies

The Rajasthan Government has received Rs.200 crore for providing civic amenities in the slum colonies in 55 urban areas of the State under the Integrated Housing for Slum Development Programme and spent Rs.125 crore of the amount on various construction and development works.

State Principal Urban Development Secretary G. S. Sandhu issued instructions at a meeting here on Tuesday for speeding up the work after being told that about 4,000 dwelling units had been constructed so far. The programme forms part of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission.

According to an official release, the State is getting 80 per cent of finance under the programme from the Union Government and 10 per cent from the respective urban local bodies. The remaining 10 per cent is contributed by the beneficiaries.

The meeting was told that the work was underway for regularisation of slum colonies, distribution of title deeds, construction of roads and sewerages and arrangements for drinking water supply. The progress of work in Hanumangarh, Pilibanga, Bali, Balotra, Bhawanimandi, Bhilwara, Gangapur, Phalna, Rani, Sojat, Sadri, Sawai Madhopur, Nimbahera, Banswara and Chittaurgarh was reviewed at the meeting.