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SLUM UPGRADATION
SCHEME UNDER JNNURM BSUP
Municipal Finance Assignment
ROLL NO:07
Contents
1.
Introduction: ................................................................................................................................... 2
2.
3.
4.
Functions ......................................................................................................................................... 5
5.
JnNURM .......................................................................................................................................... 5
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7.
8.
Conclusion: ...................................................................................................................................... 9
References: ........................................................................................................................................... 10
1. Introduction:
Surat is a city located on the western part of India in the state of Gujarat. It is one
of the most dynamic city of India with one of the fastest growth rate due to
immigration from various part of Gujarat and other states of India.
Surat is one of the cleanest city of India and is also known by several other names
like "THE SILK CITY", "THE DIAMOND CITY", "THE GREEN CITY", etc. It has the most
vibrant present and an equally varied heritage of the past. It is the city where the
British first land in India. The Dutch and the Portuguese also established there
business centers in Surat, the remnants of which are still preserved in the modern
day Surat. In past this was a glorious port with ships of more than 84 countries
anchored in its harbour at any time.
Still today, Surat continues the same tradition as people from all around the
country flock in for business and jobs. Surat has practically zero percent
unemployment rate and jobs are easier to get here due to very fast development
of various industries in and around Surat City.
2. Demographics:
Statistics for Surat Municipal Corporation
Surat City
OLDEST MUNICIPALITY
1852 AD
AREA
326.515 Sq.Km.
POPULATION
2876374 (2001)
4466826 (2011)
DENSITY
13680 Persons/Sq.Km.
(as per Census -2011)
334
(as per Census -2011)
ZONES
WARD OFFICES
NO. OF ELECTION WARDS
38
NO. OF COUNCILLORS
114 (75 M, 39 F)
NO. OF EMPLOYESS
SEX RATIO
756/1000 Male
87.89%
MALE
91.22%
FEMALE
83.44%
55.29%
(as per Census -2011)
4. Functions
The functions of the Slum Up gradation Cell can be broadly classified into two
categories as below :
Slum Upgradation
Surat Municipal Corporation is providing basic infrastructure facilities like water supply,
drainage, roads, street light, nursery schools etc. since many years. 10% of municipal
budget is allocated every year under section 63 / 2 for providing the basic infra-structure
in slum area. Till March 2006, about 70-80% of slums have been provided all the basic
services. It is estimated that about 125 crores of rupees has been spent for this mission.
However this activity is mainly carried out by zones of Surat Municipal Corporation.
Slum Rehabilitation
As per this category the slum dwellers and the citizens falling in the EWS category can
avail ready built houses on a different plot of land then the existing slums in a total new
hygienic environment.
5. JnNURM
The government of India has launched the Jawahar Lal Nehru National Urban Renewal
Mission Scheme for the selected cities of the country. The JnNURM scheme has two
submissions namely Urban infrastructure and Basic Service to the Urban Poor. Basic
Services to the Urban Poor focus on access to infrastructure for the urban poor. This
submission shall have a seven-point charter: Security of tenure, Housing, Water supply,
Sanitation, Education, Health and Social security cover. Eligible cities proposing
projects for investment support shall be eligible for Central assistance 50 %, State
assistance 20 % and the 30 % contribution shall be of ULB / beneficiaries.
Surat is one of the eligible cities under JnNURM scheme. The status Detailed Project
Report Sanctioned under JnNURM of Basic Service to the urban poor for Surat
Municipal Corporation is as under.
8. Conclusion:
Looking to the above mentioned guidelines and analyzing the budget of the surat
Municipal Corporation there is a need of ULB follow the different guidelines to generate
finance for the projects which is possible. In the way by following the guidelines different
ideas can be worked out by ULB to minimize the share in housing by effective resource
mobilization and going for PPP and other popular financing model to minimize the share
for such projects. Thus creating and utilizing indirect resources is a must for smart way
of development of such sectors.
References:
http://www.suratmunicipal.gov.in/
Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation,Guidelines For Affordable Housing In
Partnership
Draft Budget 2015-16,Revised Budget 2014-15-Surat Municipal Corporation
City Development Plan-S.M.C.-Surat (2006-2012)