The Times of India       24.09.2014    

Local bodies to get Rs 1,652 cr for infrastructure

GANDHINAGAR: Chief minister Anandiben Patel will distribute on Wednesday cheques worth Rs 1,652 crore to municipal corporations and nagarpalikas for infrastructure projects. The CM will distribute the cheques at a programme 'Gujarat-ni Shaan-Dhbakta Sahero' at Mahatma Mandir.

Of the grant-assistance of Rs 1,652 crore, Rs 936 crore would be given to five municipal corporations, 132 nagarpalikas and seven Urban Development Authorities (UDAs). While Rs 2.51 crore will be given to three nagarpalikas for constructing 'Seva Sadan', Rs 47.22 crore will be given to 18 nagarpalikas for water supply and sewerage projects under 'Nirmal Gujarat Abhiyaan', Rs 60 crore to five municipal corporations and 119 nagarpalikas for constructing 10,632 toilets. Cheques of Rs 350 crore will be given to seven municipal corporations, 25 nagarpalikas and six UDAs for houses for the poor.