The Times of India          29.11.2013

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation allots streetlight funds

AHMEDABAD: After almost a year, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) cleared the long-standing demand of private societies - installation of streetlights to spruce up infrastructure. The scheme was announced just before the state assembly elections last year.

The streetlight package has been shared among different zones based on the number of applications received from various societies. A sum of Rs 4.33 crore went to the new west zone which included areas as Thaltej, Bodakdev, Jodhpur and Ghatlodia. An equal amount has been assigned to the south zone, claim AMC officials. The west zone has been allotted streetlight projects worth Rs 3.28 crore. The central zone got the least allotment of Rs 2.2 crore.

"The central zone is the smallest zone with an area of 12 sq km. But we have kept in mind heritage spots and pols that need good lighting," said a senior AMC official.

The officials said that the project is a part of the Swarnim Jayanti Chief Minister Urban Development Fund. Under the project, the government will pay 70% of the funds, while the in remaining 30% will be shared by AMC and the society in a ratio of 1:2.