The Times of India 30.07.2009
Rs 58 crore sanctioned for JNNURM projects
SHILLONG: The Union ministry of urban development has sanctioned Rs 58 crore for implementation of three projects under the Jawaharlal Nehru urban renewal mission (JNNURM) in the state.
State urban affairs minister Paul Lyngdoh said, "Under the first project "basic services for urban poor" housing projects will be undertaken for BPL families."
Altogether five localities in the state capital Pynthorumkhrah, Kynjat Phutbol in Raid Laban, Demseiniong, Mawbah and Lower Mawprem would be covered under this project, Lyngdoh said. He added that Rs 21 crore has been sanctioned for the purpose. "The second project on solid waste management will be taken up in Tura and Nongpoh," the minister said. He added that Rs 10 crore has been sanctioned for the project in Tura, while for Nongpoh an amount of Rs 9 crore has been earmarked.
The third project under JNNURM relates to construction of houses at Nongpoh and Williamnagar.under the Integrated Housing and Slum Development Project (IHSDP).
Lyngdoh said while Rs 9.18 crore had been sanctioned for Nongpoh, Williamnagar got Rs 10.47 crore. He added that he had requested Union minister for urban development Jaipal Reddy to exempt Meghalaya from the purview of the 74th Amendment, which relates to panchayati raj and holding of civic polls during a recent meeting.
Though JNNURM projects are connected with holding of civic polls, no such election has been held in Shillong Municipal Board as the hill state, does not follow the panchayati system and adheres to its traditional tribal administrative bodies.
State urban affairs minister Paul Lyngdoh said, "Under the first project "basic services for urban poor" housing projects will be undertaken for BPL families."
Altogether five localities in the state capital Pynthorumkhrah, Kynjat Phutbol in Raid Laban, Demseiniong, Mawbah and Lower Mawprem would be covered under this project, Lyngdoh said. He added that Rs 21 crore has been sanctioned for the purpose. "The second project on solid waste management will be taken up in Tura and Nongpoh," the minister said. He added that Rs 10 crore has been sanctioned for the project in Tura, while for Nongpoh an amount of Rs 9 crore has been earmarked.
The third project under JNNURM relates to construction of houses at Nongpoh and Williamnagar.under the Integrated Housing and Slum Development Project (IHSDP).
Lyngdoh said while Rs 9.18 crore had been sanctioned for Nongpoh, Williamnagar got Rs 10.47 crore. He added that he had requested Union minister for urban development Jaipal Reddy to exempt Meghalaya from the purview of the 74th Amendment, which relates to panchayati raj and holding of civic polls during a recent meeting.
Though JNNURM projects are connected with holding of civic polls, no such election has been held in Shillong Municipal Board as the hill state, does not follow the panchayati system and adheres to its traditional tribal administrative bodies.
