The Urban Development and Housing Department has decided to implement the Chief Minister’s Urban Development Scheme, aimed at enhancing green spaces and promoting an aesthetically pleasing environment in urban areas across the state. A budgetary provision of Rs 750 crore has been allocated for this five-year scheme, which will run until 2028-29. The state government will fund the initiative through its financial resources.
Under the scheme, the department will provide financial assistance of up to Rs 2 crore 50 lakhs for the development of each Nagar Van. Urban local bodies will receive a minimum grant of Rs 10 lakh per acre for establishing these Nagar Vans. The urban bodies have been directed to submit proposals under the prescribed guidelines of the scheme.
The state government has also decided to launch the “Mukhya Mantri Jan Sahbhagita Nirman Yojana” to promote infrastructure development in urban areas through public participation for the convenience of the citizens. A total provision of Rs 750 crore has been made for the five-year duration of the scheme, with Rs 150 crore.