The urban development ministry on Monday approved three new projects worth Rs 28,000 crore for Punjab under the Jawahar Lal Nehru National Urban Renewable Mission. The move is expected to give political mileage for the Congress party, which is trying to make a comeback in the state currently ruled by the Akali Dal-BJP combine.
The Centre will be sharing 50% of the estimated cost of the project and rest of the amount state would contribute. The project includes providing sewerage system and sewage treatment plant for southeast zone in Amritsar under JNNURM Scheme. The total approved cost of the project is Rs 8,927 crore and Centre will bear 50% of this cost, which is Rs 4,463.50 crore. An amount of Rs 1,116 crore will be released as first instalment. The duration for implementation of the project is 36 months.
The other project is for providing water supply scheme in Amritsar (Phase-II). The total approved cost of the project is Rs 8,913 crore and Centre will bear 50% of this cost which is Rs 4,456.5 crore. An amount of Rs 1,114.12 will be released as first installment.
Ludhiana will get integrated municipal solid waste management facilities. The total approved cost of the project is Rs 9,785 crore and Centre will bear 50% of this cost, which is Rs 4,892.5 crore. An amount of Rs 1,223.13 will be released as first instalment.
