Lok Sabha Question No. 2541 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-09
Subject: Urban Infrastructure Development Fund in Assam
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Gaurav Gogoi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2541

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, 09 th  MARCH, 2026/ 18 PHALGUNA 1947 (SAKA)

## Urban Infrastructure Development Fund in Assam

2541. SHRI GAURAV GOGOI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the total funds allocated and released to Assam under the Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) during 2024-25 and the extent of their utilisation, city-wise;
- (b) the number and nature of urban infrastructure projects sanctioned, under implementation and completed so far in Assam under UIDF;
- (c) the specific challenges faced in the disbursement of UIDF  funds  and  in  project implementation  in  Assam  including  issues  related  to  the  capacity  of  Urban  Local  Bodies, preparation of Detailed Project Reports, land availability and inter-departmental coordination; and
- (d)  the  corrective  measures  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to  address  these constraints, strengthen Urban Local Bodies in Assam and ensure timely and effective completion of UIDF supported projects?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) and (b) As informed by the National Housing bank (NHB), the implementing agency for the Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF), ₹ 55.45 crore was sanctioned to the State of Assam of which mobilization amount of ₹ 12.94 crore was disbursed based on the demands received  from  the  State  during  FY  2024-25.  The  details  of  number  and  nature  of  urban infrastructure projects sanctioned and disbursed so far in the State of Assam under UIDF are placed at Annexure.

- (c) and (d) Under UIDF, the funds are disbursed to the State Governments on reimbursement basis (except mobilization advance) and the projects are submitted by the implementing agencies like Urban Local Bodies through the Finance Department of respective States. In the State of Assam,  State-level  Implementing  Agencies/  Competent  Authorities  provide  confirmation  for land availability for the projects.

Further, as informed by NHB, stakeholders meetings are organized by the Finance Department, Assam where the State-level Implementing Agencies/ Departments discuss the progress of the projects. In case of any constraints, the same are taken up for resolution. Additionally, NHB also conducts  outreach  programmes/  training  sessions  for  State  functionaries  to  create  awareness about UIDF through its Regional Offices. Regular follow-up is being done by NHB with the State Government functionaries for submission of projects under UIDF.

Annexure

| Tranche I (FY 2023-24)   | Tranche I (FY 2023-24)       | Tranche I (FY 2023-24)                    | Tranche I (FY 2023-24)   | Tranche I (FY 2023-24)   |
|--------------------------|------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|
| (Amount in Rs Crores)    | (Amount in Rs Crores)        | (Amount in Rs Crores)                     | (Amount in Rs Crores)    | (Amount in Rs Crores)    |
| S. No.                   | Urban Local Body             | Activity                                  | Sanctione d Amount       | Disbursed Amount         |
| 1                        | Nagaon Municipality          | Water Supply Network (Rehabilitation)     | 6.95                     | 2.09                     |
| 2                        | Tinsukia Municipality        | Area Development Projects (town planning) | 45.16                    | 13.55                    |
| 3                        | Dibrugarh Municipality       | Area Development Projects (town planning) | 3.72                     | 1.11                     |
| 4                        | Silchar Municipality         | Area Development Projects (town planning) | 3.23                     | 0.97                     |
| 5                        | Sivasagar Municipality       | Water Supply Network (New)                | 46.56                    | 13.96                    |
| 6                        | Dibrugarh Municipality       | Water Supply Network (New)                | 44.97                    | 13.49                    |
| 7                        | Tezpur Municipality          | Water Supply Network (New)                | 60.2                     | 18.06                    |
| 8                        | North Lakhimpur Municipality | Water Supply Network (New)                | 55.02                    | 16.5                     |

| Tranche II (FY 2024-25)   | Tranche II (FY 2024-25)      | Tranche II (FY 2024-25)                           | Tranche II (FY 2024-25)   | Tranche II (FY 2024-25)   |
|---------------------------|------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|
| No.                       | Urban Local Body             | Activity                                          | Sanctione d Amount        | Disbursed Amount          |
| 1                         | North Lakhimpur Municipality | Area development projects                         | 4.01                      | 1.2                       |
| 2                         | Dibrugarh Municipality       | Drains/storm water drain                          | 39.15                     | 11.74                     |
| 3                         | Sivasagar Municipality       | Area development projects (Heritage Conservation) | 12.29                     | -                         |