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Ministry of Rural Development10-August, 2010 14:45 IST

Providing Urban Facilities in Rural Areas

The Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas (PURA) scheme was implemented on a pilot basis w.e.f. 2004 -05 for a period of three years in seven clusters, one each in the State of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Orissa and Uttar Pradesh. The scheme was based on the concept of bridging the rural urban divide and achieving balanced socio economic development. It was aimed at providing the physical and social infrastructure in the identified rural clusters to further their growth potential. The budget provision for each year of 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2006-07 was Rs. 10 Crores. Against the release of Rs. 30 crores during the pilot phase, the States have reported an expenditure of Rs. 25.89 crores as on 30.06.2010. A statement indicating the physical and financial progress is annexed. The pilot phase ended in March, 2007. Based on the experience of pilot projects, inputs received from Ministries/Departments and other sources, the Ministry of Rural Development formulated a restructured PURA scheme. This scheme has been approved by the Government for implementation during 11th Plan with a budgetary outlay of Rs. 248 crores. The primary objectives of the scheme are to provide livelihood opportunities and urban amenities in rural areas for bridging rural-urban divide under the frame work of Public Private Partnership (PPP) between Gram Panchayats and Private Sector Partner. .

(e): Government is already implementing Swarnjayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY) for self employment opportunities and Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) for wage employment in rural areas.

RELEASE AND EXPENDITURE UNDER PILOT PHASE OF PURA SCHEME AS ON 30.06.2010

(Rs. Lakhs)

S. No.	State	Name of the cluster and district	Amount released during 2004 – 05 to 2006 – 07	Cumulative expenditure upto 30.06.10	% of Expenditure	Achievements
1	Assam	Gohpur Dist: Sonitpur	386.00	390.83	100.00	A total of 73 works under road connectivity were sanctioned, out of which 45 works related to road improvement whereby small existing roads have been broadened, raised and extended by earth-work. 25 R.C.C. culverts have been constructed at vantage points to ensure water drainage throughout the year. 3 road works are for Black Topping. The work relating to construction of 2 science laboratory, 3 knowledge centre, 1 godown for agriculture produce and 1 multi chamber cold storage facility have been completed. The work relating to setting up a marketing centre including a slaughter house, construction of Kisan Ghar and drainage and sewerage have been completed.
2	Andhra Pradesh	Rayadurg Dist. Anantpur	328.80	297.10	90.36	6 road works for providing BT surface and 6 road works for gravelling were taken. All works have been completed. In case of drinking water, 6 works were sanctioned and all of them have been completed. In case of Anganwadi centres, 2 works were sanctioned and both have been completed. In case of setting up of Common Facility Centre (CFC), a training hall with a provision of 200 machines has been constructed. The machines are being purchased.
3	Bihar	Motipur Dist: Muzaffarpur	384.00	379.96	98.94	13 road works were undertaken, out of which 12 works were completed and 1 road work is in progress. In case of market connectivity, the construction of 16 shops, marketing sheds have been completed.
4	Maharashtra	Basmath Dist: Hingoli	427.30	357.36	83.63	In case of road connectivity, out of 32 works 19 have been completed, 11 are ongoing and 2 have not been started. In case of drinking water, out of 5 works 1 work has been completed, 4 are in progress. In case of employment generation, 21 groups have been selected and activities like Jaggary Making Unit, Banana Chips, Dall Mill etc. have been identified. Administrative sanctions for 16 activities have been accorded and works are in progress. In case of setting up of library and shopping complex, the work is under progress.
4	Maharashtra	Basmath Dist: Hingoli	427.30	357.36	83.63	In case of road connectivity, out of 32 works 19 have been completed, 11 are ongoing and 2 have not been started. In case of drinking water, out of 5 works 1 work has been completed, 4 are in progress. In case of employment generation, 21 groups have been selected and activities like Jaggary Making Unit, Banana Chips, Dall Mill etc. have been identified. Administrative sanctions for 16 activities have been accorded and works are in progress. In case of setting up of library and shopping complex, the work is under progress.
5	Orissa	Kujanga Dist: Jagat singhpur	545.00	332.41	61.00	13 road works were taken up and all the road works have been completed. In case of market connectivity, construction of 50 shop rooms are in progress at Bhutmundai and Paradeepgada. In case of power connectivity, the work is under progress.
6	Rajasthan	Shahpura Dist: Bhilwara	401	297.71	74.24	In case of road connectivity, out of 18 road works 15 have been completed and 3 are ongoing. In case of education, 15 class rooms have been constructed. In case of health, construction of Anganwadi center in Nimbahera and Aarni villages has been completed. In case of Computer/ Internet Connectivity/ Rural Capacity Building centre, actual works are yet to be started, though letter of expression of interest has been issued.
7	Uttar Pradesh	Bharthana Dist: Etawah	527.90	534.06	100.00	Work relating to 44.50 km of bricks laying (kharanza), repairing of old kharanza of 15 km and 2.60 Km of road (along both side drain) have been completed. In case of market connectivity, 4 market shops / godown have been constructed. In case of setting up of 3 mini stadiums and wrestling facilities, the work has been completed.
	Total		3000.00	2589.43	86.31

This information was given by Shri Pradeep Jain ‘Aditya’ Minister of State in the Ministry of Rural Development in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.

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