Lok Sabha Question No. 1461 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-12
Subject: Urban Development Strategy
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1461 TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 12, 2019

## URBAN DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

NO. 1461       SHRI J.J.T. NATTERJEE:

Will  the  Minister  of  HOUSING  AND  URBAN  AFFAIRS  be pleased  to state:

- (a) whether developing metro rail network and housing development  has  been  the  top  priority  of  the  Government's urban development strategy;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of funds allocated and utilized for developing metro rail networks and housing facility during the last four years;
- (d) the  proportion  of  fund  allocation  for  metro  rail  and  housing projects;
- (e) Whether the Government has any inter ministerial mechanism to avoid further delay of the scheme; and
- (f)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a) to (d) Urban transport including  metro  rail  projects  and  urban housing  development  are  an  integral  part  of  urban  development which  is  a  state  subject.  Respective  state  governments/Union Territory administrations are therefore, responsible for initiating and developing  urban  infrastructure  including  metro  rail  projects  and housing development.

The  Central  Government  provides  financial  assistance  for metro rail projects, subject to feasibility of the project and availability of resources, as and when posed by the concerned state governments.

Ministry  of  Housing  &  Urban  Affairs  is  implementing  the scheme of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) [PMAY (U)] which

aims  at  providing  affordable  houses  to  all  eligible  beneficiaries  in urban areas of the country by the year 2022, in the following four verticals namely,

- (i)     In-situ' Slum Redevelopment (ISSR).
- (ii)   Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS).
- (iii)   Affordable Housing in Partnership with public or private sector (AHP) and
- (iv) Beneficiary-led individual house construction/ enhancement (BLC).

The details of funds allocated, released and utilized during the last four years (2015-16 to 2018-19) for metro rail projects and PMAY(HFA-U) are as under:

(Rs. in Crore)

| Metro Rail Projects                        | Metro Rail Projects                         | PMAY-HFA-U                                              | PMAY-HFA-U     | PMAY-HFA-U                                                     |
|--------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Funds allocated (Revised Estimate figures) | Funds utilized/ Released (up to 29.01.2019) | Funds sanctioned (for construction of 72,80,851 houses) | Funds Released | Funds Utilized by States/UTs/ central nodal agencies till date |
| 57816.91                                   | 50952.44                                    | 1,11,824.61                                             | 36,153.60      | 22,558.46                                                      |

For FY 2018-19, the proportion of funds allocated for metro rail projects and PMAY-HFA (U) against the total budget of Ministry is about 36% and 15% respectively.

(e) & (f) The progress of Metro Rail projects is reviewed periodically  by  Government  of  India,  State  Governments  and  the concerned  Metro  Railway  Board  of  Directors  (BoDs)  from  time  to time. Appropriate action such as holding of meetings for resolving the  issues  causing  delay  in  the  project  etc.  with  the  concerned Ministries/Departments/Agencies is taken up by the Government of India/ State Government.

The  progress  of  projects  under  PMAY-HFA(U)  are  constantly monitored  through  Central  Sanctioning  And  Monitoring  Committee (CSMC) meetings, Video Conferences, field visits and also through national/regional/state  level  review  meetings  for  ensuring  timely completion of the projects.

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