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    THE CHANGING FACE OF URBAN BIHAR

    1. General Background

    1.1 The degree of urbanisation in India is amongst the lowest in the world. As per

    the UN estimates for the year 2000, 47% of total population of the world live in

    urban areas. The percentage of urban population in Asia is 36.7% while that of

    Europe, South America and north America are 74.8%, 79.8% and 77.2%

    respectively.

    1.2 The Census of 2001 has demonstrated that urban centers in India are continuing

    to grow at a pace faster than rural areas. Comparing with other states and union

    territories, Bihar occupies a place second from the bottom with respect to the

    level of urbanisation which is only 10.5% compared to the national average of

    27.8%. The pace of urbanisation has also been slower in India as compared toother countries in the world. As per the UN estimates, the degree of urbansation

    in the world in 1950 was around 30 percent which increased to 47 percent in the

    year 2000. In India, it has increased from 17.3 in 1951 to 27.8 is 2001. China,

    which had lower levels of urbanisation in 1950 have now overtaken India with

    percentage of urban population of 32.1 percent.

    Table 1: Indicators on Urbanization

    Name of

    States

    Level of

    Urbanisation

    Growth

    Rate

    Per capita

    income

    (Rs. Crore)

    Urban

    poverty

    (%)

    Sex

    ratio in

    urban

    areas

    Slum

    population

    as % of

    urban

    population

    Literacy

    rate in

    urban

    areas

    All India 27.78 2.7 9660.3 23.62 900 14.12 70.1

    Delhi 93.01 4.1 19091 9.42 821 15.8 70.74

    Maharashtra 42.4 2.9 15805 26.81 874 25.95 75.19

    Bihar 10.5 2.6 4397 32.91 869 5.85 64.53

    2. An Overview of Urban Sector in Bihar

    2.1The growth of population and influx into urban areas has put urban infrastructure

    and services under a severe stress. The increasing pressure on urban environment

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    is taking its toll on the quality of life of the urban population. The urban

    population growth is much higher than the rate of population growth. The urban

    population grew to 84.59 lakh in 1991-2001 period as against the decadal growth

    of 63.31 lakh reported in 1991 census. Bihar, the 3rd

    largest state in terms of total

    population size, occupies the 11th

    position in terms of urban population. Following

    is some statistics, which reveal the urban scenario in Bihar.

    2.2The level of urbanization in Bihar is clearly much lower (10.5%) than the national

    average of about 28%. As against this, urban poverty is as high as 32.91% against

    the national average of 23.62

    3. The Changing face of Urban Bihar

    3.1Cities hold tremendous potential as engines of economic and social development,

    creating jobs and generating wealth through economies of scale. They need to be

    sustained and augmented through the high urban productivity for better economic

    growth. For cities to become growth oriented and productive it is essential to

    achieve a world class urban system. This in turn depends on attaining efficiency

    and equity in the delivery and financing of urban infrastructure. However, the

    approach to the process of urbanisation has been largely "reactive" in the sense

    that problems have sought to the addressed in a knee-jerk manner. Urban

    planning needs to be anticipating and based upon an integrated approach to

    address the various dimensions of urban development. Infrastructure

    inadequacies in urban areas are a major factor constraining Bihars growth. Thetask before the new government was, therefore, first sensitisation of all

    stakeholders to the enormity of the problem, secondly to garner the additional

    resources to augment civic amenities, and lastly to ensure growth of the urban

    areas in a systematic and sustainable manner. The strategy adopted was many

    folded; and stress was given on Urban Reforms.

    Effective implementation of decentralisation as envisaged in 74th

    CAA.

    3.2The real spirit of the 74 CAA was to make the urban local bodies into vibrantself-governing institutions. However, the mere incorporation of the provisions of

    the 12th

    schedule could not literally make a shift over. In order that the urban

    local bodies can perform the function assigned to them, financial autonomy has

    to be imparted. The State legislature shall assign specific taxes, duties, tolls and

    levies and authorise the local bodies to impose, collect and appropriate the same.

    Repeal of Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act.

    3.3The prevailing Urban Land Ceiling and Regulation Act was a stumbling block inthe large scale investment in the urban sector, especially in the housing and

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    commercial enterprises sector. The state has taken a bold step to repeal the same,

    paving the way for attracting large scale private investment in the sector.

    Rationalisation of stamp duty

    3.4Corrective steps has been taken to down scale the stamp duty towards the

    prescribed 5%. At present, it has been brought down from the exiting 18% to10%.

    Association of elected municipalities with the city planning functions.

    3.5Enactment of a community participation law, so as to institutionalise citizens

    participation in local decision making.

    Other Initiatives

    3.6Enactment of Bihar Apartment Ownership Act 2006: Under this, registration of

    property has been made compulsory. Each and every case of apartment ownership

    and transfer will be considered ' to be compulsorily registered', item as enlisted under

    sec.16 of Registration Act (1908). The builders of the multi storied building can be

    booked under the act for not complying with the provisions for which there are

    stringent penal provisions. If the builder fails to register the property, the owner can

    apply before the competent person for the same. The vice chairman of the Regional

    Development Authority Act in the area of operation of the Regional Development

    Authority Act 1981 and the District Magistrate in other areas has been declared asthe competent persons for this.

    3.7Amendment in multiplexes and cinema rules: With the intention to improve private

    investment opportunity in the areas of multiplexes and entertainment sector,

    amendments have been incorporated in the exiting rules. Under the exiting

    provisions, proprietor was not authorised to change the sitting capacity of the hall nor

    he could have increase the entry fee. By notification no. 3282 dt. 24-08-06, sub rule-

    (1) of rule 27 of Bihar Cinema (enactment) Rules has been amended and now the

    proprietor is free to change the entry fee, as well as to change the sitting capacity

    under intimation to the authorities Building bye laws were amended to facilitated

    construction of malls multiplexe. Such bye-laws did not exit earlier.

    3.8 Amendment ha been made in the Bihar Regional Development Rule 1982; Listed

    Registered Architects are now empowered to sanction the building plan up to 500 sq

    meter area, thus facilitating an easy and hassle free administration.

    3.9E-governance- Introduction of a system of e-governance using IT application, GIS

    and MIS for various urban services has been initiated.

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    3.10 Levy of reasonable user charges! The CDP prepared for PUAA and Bodhgaya

    clearly spells out the user charges in different services and thus makes a sustainable

    outlook.

    3.11 Revision of bye-laws: By the notification no. 308 dt. 7-04-06 provisions for

    structural safety norms, rainwater harvesting and adoption of water conservation

    measures and land scaping measures, access path /walk way, parking, corridor

    connecting to the entrance/provision for disabled persons have been incorporated.

    3.12 Computerised registration of land and property, and property title certification has

    been introduced.

    3.13 Encouraging public private partnership. Many ULBs have taken up street lighting,

    solid waste management activities involving the private sector. The Patna Regional

    Development Authority has recently finalised an agreement with IDFC for the

    development of various infrastructure development including beautification schemes

    in Patna on the PPP rule.

    3.14 Modern and transparents- budgeting, accounting and financial management

    system being designed to be adopted for all urban services and governance functions.

    Many Local Bodies have already adopted the double entry System.

    4. Development Activities under taken.

    4.19 Under JNNURM, two towns Patna agglomeration and Bodh-Gaya have been takenup. The City Development Plans for both has been submitted to Government of

    India. The State Government has earmarked Rs. 500 crore in the annual budget of

    2006-07 for JNNURM. Emphasis has been given in creating and augmenting basic

    infrastructure facilities in water supply sewerage, storm water, drainage solid waste

    management, roads and bridges, street lighting, tourism and heritage sectors. The

    CDP for Patna suggests an investments proposal to the tune of roughly Rs. 3580

    crore, for a period of 7 Years. The DPR for the road projects worth Rs. 129 crore,

    and for the underground cabling for water pumps worth Rs. 40 crores are ready.

    Moreover, the DPRs for Patna city other projects are under preparation by

    consultants, which will be ready in a period of 4 months.

    As per the guide lines the State level Steering Committees, headed by the Chief

    Minister has been constituted. The meeting of the steering Committee has been held

    in the month of September, 2006 and sanctioned some DPRs under JNNURM for

    Patna agglomeration. The sanctioned DPRs as listed below have been submitted to the

    Government of India:-

    Sl. No. DPRs SLSC Sanctioned

    Amount

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    (Rs. in lacs.)1 Road Development 12930-80

    2 Under Ground Cabling to strengthen the

    Water supply

    4020-42

    3 Sewerage Project 14150-00

    4 Strom Water Drainage 73153-50

    Total 104254-72

    4.2 Under the 12th Finance Commission schemes worth Rs. 203 crore has been cleared

    and Rs. 60 crore released for the year 2006-07:-

    Sl.

    No.

    Item Estimated cost

    (Rs. in lacs)

    Sanctioned

    Amount

    (Rs. in lacs)

    1 Patna Municipal

    Corporation

    Water Supply &

    Sanitation5752-12

    127-72

    2072-28

    127-72

    2 Muzaffarpur Water Supply 2000-00 400-00

    3 Dharbanga Water Supply 2112-67 400-00

    4 Chapra Water Supply &

    Sanitation

    800-83

    214-22

    800-83

    214-22

    5 Munger Water Supply 1380-48 1280-48

    6 Purnia Water Supply &

    Sanitation

    625-25

    498-93

    205-54

    498-93

    7 Bhagalpur Strom Drainage 6900-236 Under

    process

    4.3In addition to this, in the financial year 2005-06 a total sum of Rs. 101.65 crore

    schemes was sanctioned by the new Government. and funds were released to Patna

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    Municipal Corporation, Bhagalpur Municipal Corporation, Muzaffarpur, Dharbanga,

    Purnia, Siwan, Ara, Kathihar, Dehri Dalmianagar, Bihar Shari, Sasaram, Begusarai,

    Serghati, Mhanar, Haweli Khadhakpur, Areraj, Shivhar, Jhajha, Khalgaiou,

    Dalsingsarai, Lalganj, Rafiganj, Dehri & Islampur.

    The following table indicates the many fold increase in the plan fund for the year 2006-07 as compare

    to the annual plan of 2005-06.

    (Rs. in lakhs)

    Sl.

    No.Sector

    Plan

    2005-2006

    Plan outlay for

    2006-2007

    1 Water supply & sanitation

    a. Water Supply (on going schemes) 3284.00 880.37

    b Water Supply (new schemes) 7142.02 919.63

    c Sanitation and Clearness Drainage/Sewerage/ Solid

    est Management and other sanitation scheme (on

    going & new)

    64.30

    7142.02

    00.00

    1200.00

    d Grant to B. R. J. P. (establishment) 286.99 230.00

    Total (1):- 17919.34 3230.00

    2 Urban Development

    a Centrally Sponsored Schemes (State Share) - -

    i National Urban Renewal Mission 00 50000.00

    ii Integrated Housing & slum Development

    Programme

    00 300.00

    iii Urban Infrastructure scheme of small medium

    towns/UIDSSMT

    391.52 1000.00

    iv Swarn Jayanti Sahari Rojgar Yojana 156.00 280.00

    v Establishment of Urban Information System /NUIS 00 24.72

    Total (2):- 547.52 54834.72

    b Grant to Urban Local Bodies under Finance

    Commission

    00.00 6000.00

    c Civic Amenities 571.00 389.28

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    d Grant to Urban Local Bodies for

    construction/renovation of distractive & technical

    buildings

    0.00 500.00

    e Master Plan, Project Reports preparation and

    Capacity building

    300.00 100.00

    3. Urban Roads & Bridges 3000.01 2000.00

    Grant Total 22337.86 63824.00

    5. Other Important Steps Taken

    5.1The Most challenging task before the department was to find out a solution for the

    perennial problem of the kankarbagh drainage. The Government has taken a bold

    step and sanctioned a comprehensive project of Rs. 2280 lakhs and nominated the

    NBCC to go ahead in a turnkey basis.

    5.2 Appointment of Consultants for DPR preparation consultants have been appointed in

    the five Municipal corporations along with Bihar and Ara for the preparation of

    detailed project Reports. The consultant Ms/ Ramkey Infrastructure Consulting Pvt.

    Ltd. has been given the task for Patna, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Bodhgaya and Muzaffarpur.Ms/ Shah Technology Pvt. Ltd. has been given the task in Darbanga, Biharsharif and

    Ara. The consultants are given an ultimatum to prepare the projects in a time span of

    4-5 months.

    5.3 For the first time in the history of Urban Development of Bihar, the ULBs were

    given Rs. 1200 lakh for purchase of improved equipments to facilitate sanitation

    operation.

    5.4 The HUDCO has been nominated for the preparation of Master Plan of theimportant towns of Chapra, Ara, Biharsharif, Rajgir, Gaya, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur,

    & Bhagalpur.

    5.5 The Master Plan of Patna has been prepared and published for inviting objection.

    5.6 The list of Unauthorised buildings without a sanction plan was prepared and severe

    action, amounting to even evacuation and demolition of building was taken up in

    certain extreme eases.

    5.7 A workshop was organised on 'Healthy city concept' with the joint effort of the

    Department of Health and world Health Organisation. The seminar was a success for

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    awareness creation in the public, stressed the relevance of co-ordinate and committed

    efforts from government and Non-governmental organsation to face the serious

    challenges of public health, sanitation and environmental pollution.

    5.8The Department has bestowed with a professional touch by hiring the service of a

    competent consultant Ms/ ICRA management consultant for a contract period of one

    year. The terms and condition and MOA reached with the consultant can be

    described as a model one in this direction.

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    A brief note for two-days conference scheduled to be held on

    17-18, November, 2006 at Hyderabad

    The degree of urbanisation in India is amongst the lowest in the world. As per the UN

    estimates for the year 2000, 47% of total population of the world live in urban areas. The

    percentage of urban population in Asia is 36.7% while that of Europe, South America and

    north America are 74.8%, 79.8% and 77.2% respectively.

    The Census of 2001 has demonstrated that urban centers in India are continuing to

    grow at a pace faster than rural areas. Comparing with other states and union territories, Bihar

    occupies a place second from the bottom with respect to the level of urbanisation which is

    only 10.5% compared to the national average of 27.8%. The pace of urbanisation has also

    been slower in India as compared to other countries in the world. As per the UN estimates,

    the degree of urbansation in the world in 1950 was around 30 percent which increased to 47

    percent in the year 2000. In India, it has increased from 17.3 in 1951 to 27.8 is 2001. China,

    which had lower levels of urbanisation in 1950 have now overtaken India with percentage of

    urban population of 32.1 percent.

    Table 2: Indicators on Urbanization

    Name of

    States

    Level of

    Urbanisation

    Growth

    Rate

    Per capita

    income

    (Rs. Crore)

    Urban

    poverty

    (%)

    Sex

    ratio in

    urban

    areas

    Slum

    population

    as % of

    urban

    population

    Literacy

    rate in

    urban

    areas

    All India 27.78 2.7 9660.3 23.62 900 14.12 70.1

    Delhi 93.01 4.1 19091 9.42 821 15.8 70.74

    Maharashtra 42.4 2.9 15805 26.81 874 25.95 75.19

    Bihar 10.5 2.6 4397 32.91 869 5.85 64.53

    2. An Overview of Urban Sector in Bihar

    The growth of population and influx into urban areas has put urban

    infrastructure and services under a severe stress. The increasing pressure on urban

    environment is taking its toll on the quality of life of the urban population. The urbanpopulation growth is much higher than the rate of population growth. The urban population

    grew to 84.59 lakh in 1991-2001 period as against the decadal growth of 63.31 lakh reported

    in 1991 census. Bihar, the 3rd

    largest state in terms of total population size, occupies the 11th

    position in terms of urban population. Following is some statistics, which reveal the urban

    scenario in Bihar.

    The level of urbanization in Bihar is clearly much lower (10.5%) than the national

    average of about 28%. As against this, urban poverty is as high as 32.91% against the

    national average of 23.62

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    3. The Changing face of Urban Bihar

    Cities hold tremendous potential as engines of economic and social development,

    creating jobs and generating wealth through economies of scale. They need to be sustained

    and augmented through the high urban productivity for better economic growth. For cities to

    become growth oriented and productive it is essential to achieve a world class urban system.

    This in turn depends on attaining efficiency and equity in the delivery and financing of urban

    infrastructure. However, the approach to the process of urbanisation has been largely

    "reactive" in the sense that problems have sought to the addressed in a knee-jerk manner.

    Urban planning needs to be anticipating and based upon an integrated approach to address the

    various dimensions of urban development. Infrastructure inadequacies in urban areas are a

    major factor constraining Bihars growth. The task before the new government was,

    therefore, first sensitisation of all stakeholders to the enormity of the problem, secondly to

    garner the additional resources to augment civic amenities, and lastly to ensure growth of the

    urban areas in a systematic and sustainable manner. The strategy adopted was many folded;and stress was given on Urban Reforms.

    Effective implementation of decentralisation as envisaged in 74th

    CAA.

    The real spirit of the 74 CAA was to make the urban local bodies into vibrant self-

    governing institutions. However, the mere incorporation of the provisions of the 12th

    schedule

    could not literally make a shift over. In order that the urban local bodies can perform the

    function assigned to them, financial autonomy has to be imparted. The State legislature shall

    assign specific taxes, duties, tolls and levies and authorise the local bodies to impose, collectand appropriate the same.

    Repeal of Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act.

    The prevailing Urban Land Ceiling and Regulation Act was a stumbling block in the

    large scale investment in the urban sector, especially in the housing and commercial

    enterprises sector. The state has taken a bold step to repeal the same, paving the way for

    attracting large scale private investment in the sector.

    Rationalisation of stamp duty

    Corrective steps has been taken to down scale the stamp duty towards the prescribed

    5%. At present, it has been brought down from the exiting 18% to 10%.

    Association of elected municipalities with the city planning functions.

    Enactment of a community participation law, so as to institutionalise citizens

    participation in local decision making.

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    Other Initiatives

    Enactment of Bihar Apartment Ownership Act 2006: Under this, registration of

    property has been made compulsory. Each and every case of apartment ownership and

    transfer will be considered ' to be compulsorily registered', item as enlisted under sec.16 of

    Registration Act (1908). The builders of the multi storied building can be booked under the

    act for not complying with the provisions for which there are stringent penal provisions. If

    the builder fails to register the property, the owner can apply before the competent person for

    the same. The vice chairman of the Regional Development Authority Act in the area of

    operation of the Regional Development Authority Act 1981 and the District Magistrate in

    other areas has been declared as the competent persons for this.

    Amendment in multiplexes and cinema rules: With the intention to improve private

    investment opportunity in the areas of multiplexes and entertainment sector, amendments

    have been incorporated in the exiting rules. Under the exiting provisions, proprietor was not

    authorised to change the sitting capacity of the hall nor he could have increase the entry fee.

    By notification no. 3282 dt. 24-08-06, sub rule-(1) of rule 27 of Bihar Cinema (enactment)

    Rules has been amended and now the proprietor is free to change the entry fee, as well as to

    change the sitting capacity under intimation to the authorities Building bye laws were

    amended to facilitated construction of malls multiplexe. Such bye-laws did not exit earlier.

    Amendment ha been made in the Bihar Regional Development Rule 1982; Listed

    Registered Architects are now empowered to sanction the building plan up to 500 sq meter

    area, thus facilitating an easy and hassle free administration.

    E-governance- Introduction of a system of e-governance using IT application, GIS

    and MIS for various urban services has been initiated.

    Levy of reasonable user charges! The CDP prepared for PUAA and Bodhgaya

    clearly spells out the user charges in different services and thus makes a sustainable outlook.

    Revision of bye-laws: By the notification no. 308 dt. 7-04-06 provisions for

    structural safety norms, rainwater harvesting and adoption of water conservation measures

    and land scaping measures, access path /walk way, parking, corridor connecting to the

    entrance/provision for disabled persons have been incorporated.

    Computerised registration of land and property, and property title certification has

    been introduced.

    Encouraging public private partnership: - Many ULBs have taken up street

    lighting, solid waste management activities involving the private sector. The Patna Regional

    Development Authority has recently finalised an agreement with IDFC for the development

    of various infrastructure development including beautification schemes in Patna on the PPP

    rule.

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    Modern and transparent:- budgeting, accounting and financial management system

    being designed to be adopted for all urban services and governance functions. Many Local

    Bodies have already adopted the double entry System.

    4. Development Activities under taken.

    Under JNNURM, two towns Patna agglomeration and Bodh-Gaya have been takenup. The City Development Plans for both has been submitted to Government of India. The

    State Government has earmarked Rs. 500 crore in the annual budget of 2006-07 for

    JNNURM. Emphasis has been given in creating and augmenting basic infrastructure facilities

    in water supply sewerage, storm water, drainage solid waste management, roads and bridges,

    street lighting, tourism and heritage sectors. The CDP for Patna suggests an investments

    proposal to the tune of roughly Rs. 3580 crore, for a period of 7 Years. The DPR for the road

    projects worth Rs. 129 crore, and for the underground cabling for water pumps worth Rs. 40

    crores are ready. Moreover, the DPRs for Patna city other projects are under preparation by

    consultants, which will be ready in a period of 4 months.

    As per the guide lines the State level Steering Committees, headed by the Chief

    Minister has been constituted. The meeting of the steering Committee has been held in the

    month of September, 2006 and sanctioned some DPRs under JNNURM for Patna

    agglomeration. The sanctioned DPRs as listed below have been submitted to the Government

    of India:-

    Sl. No. DPRs SLSC Sanctioned Amount

    (Rs. in lacs.)1 Road Development 12930-802 Under Ground Cabling to strengthen the Water

    supply4020-42

    3 Sewerage Project 14150-00

    4 Strom Water Drainage 73153-50

    Total 104254-72

    Under the 12th

    Finance Commission schemes worth Rs. 203 crore has been cleared

    and Rs. 60 crore released for the year 2006-07:-

    Sl.No.

    Item Estimated cost(Rs. in lacs)

    SanctionedAmount

    (Rs. in lacs)

    1 Patna Municipal

    Corporation

    Water Supply &

    Sanitation

    5752-12

    127-72

    2072-28

    127-72

    2 Muzaffarpur Water Supply 2000-00 400-00

    3 Dharbanga Water Supply 2112-67 400-00

    4 Chapra Water Supply &

    Sanitation

    800-83

    214-22

    800-83

    214-22

    5 Munger Water Supply 1380-48 1280-48

    6 Purnia Water Supply &Sanitation 625-25498-93 205-54498-93

    7 Bhagalpur Strom Drainage 6900-236 Under process

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    The following table indicates the many fold increase in the plan fund for the

    year 2006-07 as compare to the annual plan of 2005-06.

    (Rs. in lakhs)

    Sl.

    No. SectorPlan

    2005-2006

    Plan outlay for

    2006-2007

    1 Water supply & sanitationa. Water Supply (on going schemes) 3284.00 880.37

    b Water Supply

    (new schemes)

    7142.02 919.63

    c Sanitation and Clearness Drainage/Sewerage/

    Solid west Management and other sanitation

    scheme (on going & new)

    64.30

    7142.02

    00.00

    1200.00

    d Grant to B. R. J. P. (establishment) 286.99 230.00

    Total (1):- 17919.34 3230.00

    2 Urban Development

    a Centrally Sponsored Schemes (State Share) - -

    i National Urban Renewal Mission 00 50000.00

    ii Integrated Housing & slum Development

    Programme

    00 300.00

    iii Urban Infrastructure scheme of small medium

    towns/UIDSSMT

    391.52 1000.00

    iv Swarn Jayanti Sahari Rojgar Yojana 156.00 280.00

    v Establishment of Urban Information System

    /NUIS

    00 24.72

    Total (2):- 547.52 54834.72

    b Grant to Urban Local Bodies under Finance

    Commission

    00.00 6000.00

    c Civic Amenities 571.00 389.28

    d Grant to Urban Local Bodies for

    construction/renovation of distractive &

    technical buildings

    0.00 500.00

    e Master Plan, Project Reports preparation and

    Capacity building

    300.00 100.00

    3. Urban Roads & Bridges 3000.01 2000.00

    Grant Total 22337.86 63824.00

    5. Other Important Steps Taken

    The Most challenging task before the department was to find out a solution for the

    perennial problem of the kankarbagh drainage. The Government has taken a bold step and

    sanctioned a comprehensive project of Rs. 2280 lakhs and nominated the NBCC to go ahead

    in a turnkey basis.

    Appointment of Consultants for DPR preparation consultants have been appointed in

    the five Municipal corporations along with Bihar and Ara for the preparation of detailed

    project Reports. The consultant Ms/ Ramkey Infrastructure Consulting Pvt. Ltd. has been

    given the task for Patna, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Bodhgaya and Muzaffarpur. Ms/ Shah Technology

    Pvt. Ltd. has been given the task in Darbanga, Biharsharif and Ara. The consultants are given

    an ultimatum to prepare the projects in a time span of 4-5 months.

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    For the first time in the history of Urban Development of Bihar, the ULBs were given

    Rs. 1200 lakh for purchase of improved equipments to facilitate sanitation operation.

    The HUDCO has been nominated for the preparation of Master Plan of the important

    towns of Chapra, Ara, Biharsharif, Rajgir, Gaya, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, & Bhagalpur.

    The Master Plan of Patna has been prepared and published for inviting objection.

    The list of unauthorised buildings without a sanction plan was prepared and severe

    action, amounting to even evacuation and demolition of building was taken up in certain

    extreme eases.

    A workshop was organised on 'Healthy city concept' with the joint effort of the

    Department of Health and world Health Organisation. The seminar was a success for

    awareness creation in the public, stressed the relevance of co-ordinate and committed efforts

    from government and Non-governmental organisation to face the serious challenges of publichealth, sanitation and environmental pollution.

    The Department has bestowed with a professional touch by hiring the service of a

    competent consultant Ms/ ICRA management consultant for a contract period of one year.

    The terms and condition and MOA reached with the consultant can be described as a model

    one in this direction.