Tamil Nadu is all set to get a major share in the Smart Cities Mission and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).
The State government, which had submitted a proposal to include all 12 Corporations including newly-started Corporations such as Thanjavur, Vellore and Dindigul in Smart Cities project, has sent a team of State government officials led by G. Prakash, Director of Municipal Administration, to press the demand.
Highly placed sources told The Hindu that all 12 Corporations including Chennai, Coimbatore and Tiruchi had been shortlisted in the Smart Cities scheme. Similarly, 29 cities and towns, which a population of over 1 lakh in Tamil Nadu, were likely to be included in the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation programme.
“Tamil Nadu is likely to get due share in both programmes as the proposed cities and corporations will meet most of the parameters for selection. We are trying very hard,” a senior official of the Directorate of Municipal Administration said.
As per the plan announced by the Central government, 100 cities will be developed under the Smart Cities project and 500 cities and towns will be renewed under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation. These will be developed in the next five years.
Assistance from Centre
Under the Smart Cities Mission, the Centre will provide assistance of Rs.100 crore per year to each selected city for five years. The scheme proposes to promote adoption of smart solutions for efficient use of available assets, resources and infrastructure in order to enhance the quality of urban life and provide a clean and sustainable environment.
29 cities and towns, with a population of over 1 lakh each, likely to be included in rejuvenation project
