Rajasthan slum development policy under public-private partnership model 2012
Government of India have recently announced Rajiv Awas Yojana under which every citizen is to be provided access to basic civic and social services and decent shelter. Under this Policy, 50% of the cost of providing basic civic and social infrastructure and amenities and of housing including rental housing, transit housing for in-situ redevelopment of slums would we borne by the Government of India including O&M of assets created under the scheme. Public - Private Partnership has also been allowed under the scheme. The state cabinet cleared the Rajasthan Slum Development Policy under public-private partnership model - 2012 (revised). The scheme will speed up development of slums and create pukka housing facilities and parks for the urban poor.