Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding the deplorable condition of a water tank, Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, Telangana, 05/06/2025

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …

Centre grants Rs 577 cr for sprucing up city's drainage system

The recent floods in the city did what officials could not do in last two years. In a significant development, the Centre has approved Rs 365 crore and Rs 212 crore for improving the drainage and sewerage system of the state capital, respectively. At present, only 40 per cent of …

Laggard state may lose urban funds

Ranchi, Dec. 23: The state may lose most of the already reduced, but yet large, sum of Rs 1,160.13 crore promised to it by the Centre under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). The plan is to revamp three cities

Waterbodies may get life with JNNURM funds

K. Lakshmi Detailed project report sent to Centre The project will include works on straight cut canal from Maduravoyal lake to Cooum Alternative lands identified near Avadi for residents evicted from waterbodies CHENNAI: The proposal to rejuvenate waterbodies in and around the city is expected to be approved by the …

Now, three slums under JNNURM

The State Government has included three slum areas under the basic services to urban poor (BSUP) component of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) during the 2007-08 financial year for construction and upgradation of 1,961 dwelling units. Urban De velopment Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo said in reply to a …

GMC receives JNNURM reforms implementation award

The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) received the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) Excellence runner-up award in the

City-to-city cooperation for sustainable urban development

During the last 50 years, there have been several bilateral and multilateral initiatives for promoting City-to-City cooperation with varying objectives. These initiatives aim at bringing two or more cities closer to each other at the level of government, communities, and institutions/organisations with the objective of encouraging human contact and cultural …

Transport in cities: India indicators

This study compares basic transport and air quality indicators for 12 Indian cities. It observes that the exploding cities. Observes that at current median household levels in these cities the rate of growth for two wheelers has slowed down and rate of growth of cars is increasing rapidly. This study …

An impact feature

Maharashtra is one of the most urbanized and progressive States in the country and the State Government has been pro-active in its housing policies and establishing institutions to meet these challenges Dream Homes For "Aam Admi" With an underlying goal of providing shelter for all, the alliance Government under the …

Funds finally sent for National Urban Renewal Mission projects

Mumbai, November 18 After considerable delay, the central government has disbursed the second installment of projects under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission taken up by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. The funds are for projects including the Middle Vaitarna dam and Mumbai Sewerage Disposal Project (MSDP) which will increase …

Bridging The Gap

Till a year ago, Anita Jadhav, who trekked to Mumbai in 1991 from Paithan in Maharashtra

A changing city

The face of Nanded is slowly changing as planners set out on a transforming mission under the JNNURM. A 1.5-km stretch on the northern bank of the Godavari has been developed as a promenade. A view from the old bridge on the river. NANDED in Maharashtra is one of 63 …

Rs 1,600-cr plan to make city flood-free

LOCAL Administration Minister M K Stalin on Thursday said the government had prepared a Rs 1,600-crore project to make Chennai flood-free. The proposal would be sent to the Centre for funds shortly . Under the project, all the 16 major waterways would be strengthened and new storm water drains constructed, …

Centre sanctions Rs 665 cr water project

Agartala, Oct 15: The Central Government has sanctioned Rs 665 Crore for water project in Agartala under Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission (JNURM) to ensure supply of safe drinking water. Official sources here today said the project include renovation of existing water systems, maintenance of ground pipes and transportation of …

DMRC seeks approval to prepare metro DPR

Lucknow: The dream of Lucknow to have a metro rail has inched a bit closer towards reality. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), after conducting an initial feasibility study, has sought the state government approval for preparing a detailed project report (DPR) on the proposed project. LDA vice-chairman, Mukesh Meshram …

Ambitious water supply scheme for North Guwahati envisaged

NORTH GUWAHATI: At a meeting organised under the auspices of the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) with the cooperation of the ward councillors of the NG town committee at the Karmavir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi memorial auditorium, the members of the GMDA who were accompanied by several office bearers and members …

AIADMK demands white paper on JNNURM

Voice of PROTEST: AIADMK councillors staging a walkout from the Corporation council meeting on Monday.

The shift to city-centric growth strategies: Perspectives from Hyderabad and Mumbai

There is growing recognition on the part of policymakers that cities play a crucial role in the national economy, and current policies mark a significant rupture from those followed over the years. Based on two compelling, though not fully comparable, case studies of Hyderabad and Mumbai, this article argues that …

The shift to city-centric growth strategies: Perspectives from Hyderabad and Mumbai

There is growing recognition on the part of policymakers that cities play a crucial role in the national economy, and current policies mark a significant rupture from those followed over the years. Based on two compelling, though not fully comparable, case studies of Hyderabad and Mumbai, this article argues that …

Rs 288cr project to end water woes

Ranchi, Sept. 19: Work on an ultra modern water supply system befitting a state capital is set to begin soon with the state government ready with a Rs 288.39-crore plan under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). According to the secretary, urban development department, Shailesh Kumar Singh, the …

Centre approves water supply project for Shillong

Ministry of Urban Development has approved Water Supply Project (Phase-III) for augmentation of water supply to Meghalaya

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