The Pioneer 23.05.2013
Centre sanctions Rs 195 cr for Bhopal’s development
Following discussions, Kamalnath sanctioned Rs 100 crore under JNNURM for development of small and medium towns of the State. Kamalnath also sanctioned Rs 195 crore for development of Bhopal city.
During the meeting, Mayor Krishna Gaur also urged to provide funds for Municipal Corporation Building. Kamalnath sanctioned Rs 15 crore for the building.
UAD Minister Gaur informed the Union Minister that the State Government has sent 74 proposals worth Rs 1334 crore for infrastructure development works in small and medium towns to the Union Government. Gaur informed that development works have been started with sanctioned funds. It was informed during the meeting that JNNURM’s state-level empowered committee has sent Rs 325 crore proposals to the Union Government for Bhopal city’s development.
Following discussions, Kamalnath sanctioned Rs 195 crore for city’s development. Gaur also held discussions with proposals pertaining to Indore and Jabalpur. The Union Minister informed that funds for Jabalpur and Indore will be released shortly. Gaur informed about preparations for Simhastha-2016. Gaur informed that the State Government has chalked out a Rs 1423.56 crore action plan. Gaur urged him to sanction grant for Simhastha like Allahabad Kumbh Mela.
The Minister also met Director of Bharat Heavy Industries Limited R Krishnan. Gaur drew his attention towards problems of people living in BHEL area.
Gaur informed that administration of BHEL in Bhopal is not ensuring action for proper solution to problems of people and traders in the areas under its jurisdiction. Krishnan assured early action on the problems enumerated by Gaur.
