Sustained reduction in urban poverty requires high income growth, an inclusive urban policy focused on a functioning land and housing market, adherence to the JNNURM protocol, and a dedicated mission to make cities slum-free - this is the conclusion of a study undertaken to produce

GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat has come up with its own version of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). The state government on Tuesday announced the Rs 7,000-crore Swarnim Jayanti Mukhya Mantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana, a flagship project for providing basic infrastructure in cities and towns.

New Delhi, June 30 In an effort to bring 28 more cities under the scheme, the Urban Development Ministry on Monday aggressively pitched for an additional outlay of Rs 50,000 crore for the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM).

This study provides detailed analysis of walking conditions in Indian cities. The analysis indicates that walkability is overlooked and undervalued in transport planning, and that improved walkability is justified for equity and efficiency sake. It provides specific recommendations for improving walking conditions to address a variety of planning objectives.

New Delhi: With an aim to spruce up urban transport services and at the same time provide a stimulus to the economy, the government will provide assistance to 118 cities in acquiring a new fleet for their bus transport systems.

Punjab has "failed miserably" to take benefit of the Centre's flagship Jawahar Lal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) scheme, as it is yet to avail Rs 470 crore against the seven-year allocation of Central assistance of Rs 538 crore, housing and urban poverty alleviation minister Kumari Selja alleged on Monday.

New Delhi: The government is working on the expansion of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) by including cities having a population of at least 5 lakh, thus expanding into 28 more cities, and is seeking to raise earmarked funds from Rs 1,00,000 crore to Rs 1,50,000 crore.

Rs 1,448-cr plan for flood prevention to be implemented.
Chennai, June 29 The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) will implement a Rs 2,032-crore scheme to upgrade water supply and sewage disposal in Chennai and its suburbs.

But not with urban renewal funds, says Centre; rejects its plan THE Centre said no to Tripura

Chennai, June 24 Chennai

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