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MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND WATER SUPPLY DEPARTMENT

DEMAND NO. 34

Policy Note - 2006-2007

Preamble The department of Municipal Administration and Water Supply is responsible for the administration and programmes of the Urban Local Bodies in the State and for planning and implementing water supply schemes in both rural and urban areas in the State. The Urban Local Bodies provide basic amenities like water supply, sanitation, roads, solid waste disposal and street lights to the public. Urban towns and cities have become drivers of economic growth. They offer important services not only to their citizens, but also to the people living in the surrounding rural areas. Towns and Cities also provide improved opportunities for social and economic mobility for the disadvantaged people.

The Government is determined to provide all support to Urban Local Bodies in discharging their duty of providing basic services to the people. Tamil Nadu is a pioneer state in introducing urban sector reforms in the entire country. The reforms will be continued, to make the towns and cities of the State livable and sustainable, offering enhanced quality of life to their citizens. Towns and Cities are best managed by the people who live there. As the term of the Urban Local Bodies comes to an end this year, elections are proposed to be conducted well in time so that a new set of people’s representatives take over the reins of local bodies by 25.10.2006. The Government has also decided to adopt indirect method of election for the office of Mayor and Chairmen of Urban Local Bodies, in order to ensure smooth functioning of Urban Local Bodies. The Government is also committed to providing safe drinking water to all in the State. It is the intention of the Government to increase the level and hours of water supply in towns and cities immediately and to ultimately to reach a point where quality water supply is available to all the households continuously as in advanced countries.

MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION

Urbanisation In Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu is undergoing rapid urbanisation and ranks as one of the most urbanised states in the country. According to 2001 Census, the total population of Tamil Nadu was 6.21 crore of which the urban population was 2.72 crore (including Census Towns) which accounts for 44% of the total population. It is expected that more than half of the population of Tamil Nadu would live in urban areas in the next few years. The urban population of Tamil Nadu requires a wide range of civic services, which can be delivered only through a responsive civic administration. The Urban Local Bodies(ULBs) in Tamilnadu are taking all possible steps for the delivery of civic services by utilising their own funds along with grants and loans received from the State and Central Governments and other financial institutions. There are 6 Municipal Corporations viz. Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Salem and Tirunelveli in the State of Tamilnadu. Five Corporations (except Chennai) and 152 Municipalities including 50 Third

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Grade Municipalities are under the administrative control of the Commissioner of Municipal Administration. It is proposed to upgrade Tiruppur Municipality into Tiruppur Corporation during this year. The classification of Municipalities is as follows:-

Sl.No Grade Annual income (Rs.in crore )

No.of Munici-palities

1 Special Grade Above 5.00 13

2 Selection Grade 2.00-5.00 28

3 First Grade 1.00-2.00 36

4 Second Grade Below 1.00 25

5 Third Grade Municipality

Exceeding 30000 population

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Total 152

Enhanced Efficiency in ULBs:

The Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) will aim at enhancing the efficiency in delivery of the following civic services namely;

i) Provision of protected drinking water; ii) Proper drainage and sewerage systems; iii) Solid Waste Management; iv) Usable public toilets – preventing defecation in public places and roads. v) Providing street lights; vi) Roads with clear pathways; vii) Control of stray animals; viii) Prevention of pollution; ix) Public utilities like markets and bus stands; x) Open spaces and parks – recreational areas; xi) Prevention of the emergence of new slums and removal of encroachments; xii) Enhancing public trust in civic administration by proper and transparent taxation and

through responsive governance; xiii) Improving overall public health;

Outcome based Services

It is the aim of the Government to ensure that the above mentioned services rendered to the citizens by the ULBs are outcome based so that the programmes yield the expected benefits. Human Development Report For Urban Local Bodies

The real growth of an Urban Local Body is reflected through well-being of the people. The traditional indicators of the economy do not reveal the actual state of human well-being in the area.

Hence the preparation of the Human Development Index in the spheres of urban basic

amenities such as, water supply, sanitation, health, education, poverty alleviation and employment

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generation, nutrition, gender equality and access to basic needs is necessary to identify the appropriate parameters to enable each Urban Local Body to evolve specific scheme to promote basic amenities. Hence it is proposed to prepare a Human Development Report for every Urban Local Body in a phased manner.

City Development Plan (CDP) for all Urban Local Bodies in Tamil Nadu

A City Development Plan is a perspective and vision for the future development of towns and cities. Under TNUDP III, the preparation of plans for 31 urban centers are under finalisation and for another 11 urban centers, the plans are under preparation. For the remaining Municipalities and Corporations, City Development Plans will be prepared in a phased manner.

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INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT Water Supply

It is the aim of the Government to ensure daily supply in Corporations and Municipalities and to increase the hours of supply, to rehabilitate the existing infrastructure by interlinking various schemes executed at different points of time and to increase supply coverage by identifying new sources, and to complete the ongoing water supply schemes in a specific time frame. Roads and Storm Water Drains

a) The Department lays emphasis on the development and upgradation of roads in the ULBs.

It is proposed to eliminate all the earthen and metal roads in the ULBs by converting them to bituminous surface on arterial roads and cement concrete surface on narrow roads during the next four years. Effort will be made to make all main roads pedestrian-friendly.

b) Link roads and ring roads need to be formed to ease the traffic in Corporations and

Municipalities and schemes will be formulated and taken up for implementation as per the priority over the next five years.

c) Only about 43 % of the roads in the ULBs is covered with storm water drains. All the Bus

route roads will be covered with storm water drains in the first instance and the remaining roads will be taken up in a phased manner. Street Lighting

The Second State Finance Commission has identified a gap of 17% in provision of streetlights. Efforts will be taken to bridge this gap in the next 3 years by providing additional lights. At present, maintenance of streetlights is done through private participation in 18 Municipalities and 3 Corporations. This programme has resulted in better delivery of service at reduced costs. It is proposed to extend this system to all the other willing ULBs.

A new concept of energy saving through implementation of the energy saving plan by Energy Saving Companies is under trial. The National Environmental Engineering Research Institute and National Productivity Council studied the energy efficiency of street lights in 45 Municipalities and it was found that there was considerable scope for energy saving. The Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services limited which sponsors the study will facilitate the further process of the concept.

Quality control measures have been implemented in the purchase of spares and streetlight materials in the Urban Local Bodies to effect energy savings and to ward off complaints of interior/inadequate lighting.

Emphasis is laid on providing additional streetlights, wherever required in all Municipalities and Corporations with the norms of one streetlight for every 30 metres for better illumination. During the year 2006-2007, the Municipalities and Corporations would be advised to make adequate provision for street lights as per the norms. Modern Bus Stands

ULBs aim to improve the public utilities like bus stands.

(a) In Rajapalayam, Krishnagiri and Kovilpatti Municipalities, new bus stands are being constructed and proposed to be completed during the current year itself.

(b) New bus stands with modern facilities will be constructed in two Municipalities viz., Nellikuppam, Kodaikanal and in Coimbatore Corporation.

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(c) The existing bus stands at Nagercoil will have improved facilities during the current year. (d) Existing bus stands in 6 Municipalities viz., Thiruvannamalai, Manali, Anakaputtur,

Puzhuthivakkam, Pollachi and Poonamallee will be upgraded with modern facilities.

PUBLIC HEALTH

It is one of the basic duty of the ULBs to work towards ensuring provision of better

public health and sanitation. Towards this end, ULBs will constantly strive to improve health and sanitation facilities. Under Ground Sewerage (UGS)

The UGS scheme is an essential and effective tool to tackle environmental degradation. The

objective of this department is to provide UGS in all the ULBs over a time frame as announced in the His Excellency the Governor’s speech.

The existing UGS schemes will be extended to cover the entire urban area. The ongoing projects under the National River Conservation Programme in Trichy, Tirunelveli and Madurai Corporations and in Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Karur and Inam Karur Municipalities will be completed during the current year and put to use.

a. Pallavaram, Ambattur and Kancheepuram schemes will be completed during 2007-

2008. b. The Under Ground Sewerage Schemes in Salem Corporation, Erode, Nammakal,

Pudukottai, Sivagangai, Vellore, Thiruvottiyur Virudunagar, Tuticorin, Cuddalore, Ramanathapuram, Uthagamandalam and Dindugal Municipalities will be taken up for execution this year

c. Under Ground Sewerage Schemes for Tiruvarur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Thiruvannamalai and Villupuram which are all District Headquarter towns are under formulation and efforts will be taken to take up these schemes for implementation during this financial year.

d. it is proposed to prepare a comprehensive UGS scheme covering uncovered areas of Coimbatore Corporation and adjacent urban areas with funding access under JNNURM.

Maternity and Child Health Care

Maternal and Child Health Services are the most important of all the services provided by the

ULBs. At present the Infant Mortality Ratio in ULB areas is 44/1000 live births and Maternal Mortality Ratio is 1.3/1000 live births. Action will be taken to reduce the infant mortality ratio and Maternal mortality ratio in ULB areas, by improving the quality of services offered by the Local Bodies. Control of Communicable Diseases

For effective fly control measures, it will be ensured that atleast one powerful Fogging Machine is available in each ULB. Solid Waste Management

Solid Waste Management is one of the obligatory functions of urban the local bodies. On the directions given by the Supreme Court of India, the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India has issued “Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handlings) Rules,2000” which is mandatory for the ULBs to follow. Based on the above Rules, the Government has issued instructions to all Urban Local Bodies to earmark land for waste processing and disposal facilities.

At present, approximately 10,000 MT. of garbage per day is generated in the Municipalities

and Corporations. Segregation of garbage into Bio-degradable and recyclable components at source

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is followed in most of the wards in ULBs in the State. The system of door to door collection of garbage has been started in all the ULBs. The main goals in solid waste management are to achieve 100 % source segregation, disposal of garbage in scientific manner and make the towns garbage free.

Privatisation of Solid Waste Management is encouraged in all Municipalities and Corporations by utilising the services of Self Help Groups.

Out of the 152 Municipalities and 5 Corporations, about 45 Municipalities and 4 Corporations

have adequate land for compost yards for the anticipated population for the year 2025. Government has so far sanctioned Rs.4.75 crore to 69 Municipalities for purchase of land for the compost yard. As a result of the continuous efforts to procure land , so far 20 Municipalities have purchased land for compost yard under this scheme and in respect of others the procurement is in progress.

An action plan on Solid Waste Management at an estimated cost of Rs. 181.68 crore has been prepared by all the Municipalities to improve efficiency in primary collection, increase the fleet strength in secondary transportation and use of modern equipment in the disposal areas.

For the improvement of Solid Waste Management infrastructure in the Chennai Metropolitan Area Municipalities, the State Government released Rs.8.00 crore during the year 2005-06. During 2006-2007 also a provision of Rs.8.00 crore has been made for improvement of infrastructure in the Chennai Metropolitan Area Municipalities

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Composting of the organic waste is the need of the hour, and the compost can be utilised for the organic hungry soils of Tamil Nadu for better farm productivity. Namakkal, Tiruppur and Dharapuram Municipalities are the pioneers in producing compost from Municipal Solid Waste. During the current year, more Municipalities will start producing compost from the Municipal Solid Waste. Slaughter Houses

It is proposed to construct slaughter houses with modern facilities in all District headquarters Municipalities and Corporations at an estimated cost of Rs.740.00 lakhs during this financial year. The type design for these slaughter houses will be prepared in consultation with the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and Animal Welfare Board of India.

Gasifier Crematorium

It is proposed to install modern Gasifier crematoria in 33 Urban Local Bodies including District Head quarters Municipalities and 5 Corporations at a cost of Rs.1520.00 lakhs.

BUILDING BETTER ENVIRONMENT Development of Parks & Play Fields

In the Urban Local Bodies, there are about 400 Parks maintained by the Municipalities and Corporations. During the year 2006-07 it is proposed to develop 50 Parks in the ULBs by utilizing the Town and Country Planning Development Funds. Cleaning of Water Bodies

In order to prevent the sewage and sullage water entering into water bodies, the ULBs will take up interception and diversion works in the channels wherever identified. Moreover, it is also proposed to take up de-silting of the water bodies, lead channels as a pre-monsoon activity for prevention of inundation during monsoon. During the year 2006-07, a sum of Rs.5.00 crore has been allotted for execution of interception and diversion works. This will enable the ULBs to arrest polluted water entering into the water bodies. The concept of bio-remediation, including the usage of Efficient Microbes (EM) will be tried as part of the cleaning of water bodies on pilot basis. Provision of Rain Water Harvesting Structures (RWH)

The provision of RWH structures has been made mandatory to all the constructions through amendments to relevant Acts which will be strictly enforced upon. The public utility buildings of ULBs and that of Government will also follow the provision of RWH.

The water bodies like, tanks, ponds etc will be made rain water bearing structures thereby

enabling the ground water to rise.

EDUCATION Schools

ULBs are committed to ensure that all the municipal schools are well maintained with all facilities. The gaps in facilities like toilets, laboratories, cycle sheds, etc., will be made good in the current year. Play Grounds and Gyms

It is proposed to take up provision of play grounds and gyms in the Municipal schools as there is a saying “a sound mind in a sound body “. To start with, Corporation Schools and special grade Municipalities will implement the scheme.

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TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNANCE Usage of Information and Communication Technology in Municipal Services: E-Governance

The purpose of E-governance in ULBs is to provide sustainable citizen centric services at

doorsteps by using Information and Communication Technology. This will enable transparency and people’s participation in Municipal Governance.

Initially all manual records have been converted into electronic database and computer infrastructure strengthened in all ULBs. The issue of birth and death certificates, property tax, water charges, non-tax, professional tax, vacant land tax & chitta have been computerised and collection of dues is made through facilitation centers. Provision is also made for the citizens to pay the dues by cash, cheque, demand draft and credit cards.

Accrual based accounting system is computerised and integrated with all revenue income modules. To access the data, all systems have been brought into Local Area Network (LAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN). A dedicated web portal is in place for on-line monitoring of e-governance progress. Computer training on Database Administrator Programme is being conducted for the IT staff of the local bodies.

The Government will strengthen the measures already taken and initiate action to move towards the next generation of e-governance to provide enhanced services to the citizens. Under this initiative;

• It is proposed to implement Geographical Information System (GIS) in all Urban Local Bodies

in a phased manner to create digital land base maps and a web based Decision Support System (DSS) for utility and asset management;

• It is proposed to implement e-governance initiatives in the recently upgraded 50 Third Grade

Municipalities; and

• To monitor the clearance of files and papers through Work Flow Management and Content Management in the Commissionerate of Municipal Administration.

URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAMME Swarna Jayanthi Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY)

The reduction of urban poverty is one of the major challenges. During the period from 1997-1998 to 2005-2006, the Government of India sanctioned Rs.100.67 crore and the State Government sanctioned the proportionate State share of Rs.65.12 crore for the components of SJSRY. Out of the total amount of Rs.165.79 crore, a sum of Rs.153.73 crore has been utilised. The achievements are,

• Urban poor numbering 3501 were benefited under the individual self-employment programme and 3933 women were assisted for group ventures under the component of the Development of Women and Children in Urban Areas (DWCUA) subsidy.

• Under the training component, skill development training was given to 8122 urban poor.

• Under the Wage Employment Scheme, an amount of Rs.171.64 lakhs was spent for creation of useful infrastructure for urban poor.

For the year 2006-2007, the Government of India have sanctioned tentatively, a sum of Rs.15.91 crore and the State Government will release the proportionate share of Rs.5.30 crore to implement the Scheme.

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During 2006-2007, under the Self Employment component, 2461 urban poor will be assisted through individual loans with subsidies, 7384 members of SHGs will be assisted for group ventures and 12300 urban poor will be given skill training at a cost of Rs.2,000/- per trainee. Under the Wage Employment component, about 1.35 lakhs mandays will be generated for providing basic amenities like drains, retaining walls, pathways, community toilets and parks. State Urban Development Agency (SUDA) The State Urban Development Agency formed and registered under the Societies Act works towards revamping the poverty alleviation programme so as to extend all benefits to the urban poor in a given time frame. Under the assistance of SUDA, Urban Poverty Eradication Cell has been set up in all the ULBs with Health

Officer/Sanitary Officer as the Nodal Officer for monitoring purposes. District Level Project Co-ordinators have been nominated for all Districts to

facilitate better co-ordination and convergence of all Departmental activities. It is proposed to allot one or two shops to Self Help Groups of poor women at

nominal rent in each municipal market, shopping complex, bus stand and other prominent places.

It is proposed to provide SJSRY assistance to about 2000 Self Help Groups in Urban areas during 2006-2007.

MAJOR PROJECTS

Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)

The Government of India have launched a new scheme, namely, Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission on 3.12.2005 which consists of the following components.

I) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) with 2 sub components viz.,

a)Sub-Mission on Urban Infrastructure and Governance replacing the Mega city Programme

b)Sub-Mission on basic services to the urban poor In Tamil Nadu State three Cities, ie., Chennai, Madurai and Coimbatore have been selected

for providing infrastructure development and basic services under this scheme. Preparation of City Development Plan is pre-requisite under JNNURM assistance. City Development Plan has been prepared for Rs.1477.40 crore for Madurai Corporation and for Rs.1311.81 crore for Coimbatore Corporation. The Government of India have accepted the CDPs and tripartite MoAs have been signed between ULB, State and GoI.

II) Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT) This scheme applies to all cities/towns in accordance with the 2001 Census, except the cities covered under JNNURM. During the current financial year, water supply schemes at a cost of Rs. 82.00 crore for 10 ULBs and road projects at a cost of Rs. 60.00 crore for 13 ULBs are proposed to be taken up under this scheme. III) Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme (IHSDP)

The Government of India have merged the erstwhile National Slum Development Programme and Valmiki Ambedkar Avas Yojana (VAMBAY) into a new scheme called “The Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme.” This Programme extends financial assistance for the improvement of slums areas in urban areas benefiting the urban poor.

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The Government proposes to improve the quality of life in the slum areas in urban areas in the State through this Programme.

Tamil Nadu Urban Development Project - III (TNUDP-III) Based on the 74th Constitution Amendment Act,1992 and the recommendations of the two State Finance Commissions, urban sector reforms in Tamil Nadu have been formulated and expedited. Tamil Nadu has been a fore-runner in urban sector reforms in the country with introduction of accrual based accounting system, e-governance accounting and engineering reforms in Urban Local Bodies. The infrastructure backlog experienced in Urban Local Bodies has been addressed to an extent under Tamil Nadu Urban Development Project-II (TNUDP-II). The investment support under Municipal Urban Development Fund (MUDF) and TNUDP II projects, primarily supported investments in basic services and to some extent remunerative projects also. While TNUDP I focused on investments with limited capacity building measures, TNUDP II based on observation of SFCs on the need to build municipal capacity and management improvements, focused on a large scale state driven capacity building and management improvement programme with the objective of augmenting finances and service delivery. Through the investment component, capacities of Urban Local Bodies in managing design and supervision of infrastructure were enhanced which benefited sectors such as underground sewerage and roads. While TNUDP I was a launch pad for management improvements, TNUDP II resulted in management improvements by way of new accounting system, e-governance and skill transfer to the staff of ULBs with significant and positive results. The focus of the State Government through these informations is to provide a better living environment to the citizens. Under TNUDP III, the urban sector reforms will gather further momentum.

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Objectives of the TNUDP III The objectives of the project are as follows:

(i) to develop the Tamil Nadu Urban Development Fund (TNUDF) as a financial intermediary to provide financing for infrastructure to ULBs on a sustainable basis;

(ii) to strengthen urban reforms and consolidate the achievements under TNUDP II in institutional strengthening and capacity building;

(iii) to provide a grant to the CMDA to take up traffic and transportation sub-projects like road widening, ROBs and RUBs in the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) area

The components of TNUDP III are as follows: Institutional Development Component: (1) Capacity Building of Municipal Staff and elected representatives (2) Information and Communication Technology (3) ULB Debt Monitoring Cell (4) Project Preparation Facility (5) Project Management, Incremental Operating Costs Urban Investment through TNUDF (a) Loans to ULBs (b) Capital Grants to ULBs (c) Project Development Advisory Facility. (d) Grants to CMDA for Traffic and Transport projects (e) CMDA Project Management, Incremental Operating Costs.

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Funding The First and Second State Finance Commissions established the deficit in urban infrastructure in Tamil Nadu at around Rs.11,250 crore (US$2.5 billion), while studies undertaken during project preparation established the effective capacity of ULBs to invest in sustainable urban infrastructure over the next five years to be approximately Rs.4245 crore (US$ 950 million). Recognizing the need for continuing the reforms in urban governance and service delivery arrangements, and the capacity of the ULBs to absorb investment, TNUDP III has been designed. The component-wise funding under the project will be as follows:

(Rs. in crore) A Institutional Development component 110.00.B Urban Investment component 1150 00C Grants to CMDA 665 .00 Total 1925.00. Implementation Institutional Development Component:

Institutional Development component supports activities towards management improvements and institutional changes.

Municipal Capacity Building: Training / Study Tours :

The objective of this component under TNUDP-III is to consolidate and advance the capacity building efforts under the TNUDP-II.

• Capacity building of municipal staff including elected representatives through continued training programmes enhancing demand responsive managerial and technical capabilities at the ULB level.

• It is proposed to conduct a number of training programmes and other capacity building

activities under the following categories during 2006-07.

I Professionalisation of Municipal Management Curriculum development for three Certification Programmes 1 Certification of City Managers 2 Certification of Municipal Finance & Accounts Officer 3 Certification of Municipal Service Managers II Training, Skills Transfer and Dissemination A Training for Elected Representatives 1 Orientation (Basic) Training Programme 2 Intermediate Level Training programme for Elected Representatives 3 Advanced Level Special programme for Elected Representatives B Training for Staff 1 Basic / Foundation Programmes – Officials 2 Intermediate Level Training Programmes for Officials 3 Advanced Level Special Training Programmes for Officials C Exposure Visits 1 Exposure Visits (National) 2 Exposure Visits (International) 3 Organizing Seminar, Conference, Workshop and Special Lectures by Experts on Urban

Management. D Dissemination A Dissemination of Information – Publication of News Letter, Booklet on select Themes

• Apart from above, officials, employees and elected representatives will be deputed for various trainings / Workshops / and Seminars conducted by the reputed training Institutions.

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Information and Communication Technology This sub component includes procurement of goods and services to complete the E-governance initiatives. ULB Debt Monitoring Cell

A Debt Monitoring Cell will be created during 2006-07 in the office of the Commissioner of

Municipal Administration with the objective of collecting financial information on individual Urban Local Bodies and facilitating Urban Local Bodies access to financial markets by sharing financial information. The Cell will act as an expert advisor to the Commissioner of Municipal Administration on issues relating to financial management of all the 5 Corporations and 152 Municipalities. Project Preparation Facility The Government has decided that an amount of Rs 30.00 crore will be made available to the Commissioner of Municipal Administration to undertake consultancies for design and supervision of urban infrastructure projects. The facility will be utilised for preparing technically and financially sound projects of the ULBs. Urban Investment Component

Projects covering the following sectors are given financial support under TNUDP-III. 1. Roads 2. Water Supply 3. Under Ground Sewerage System 4. Solid Waste Management

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Puratchi Thalaivar MGR Noon Meal Scheme for School Children 1843 Noon meal centers are functioning in schools under the control of Corporations/ Municipalities. Of these, 1485 centers are functioning in the buildings owned by the Corporations /Municipalities. 3,70,802 students are benefited under the scheme . For the year 2005-06 , a sum of Rs.12,12,800 was sanctioned by Government and this amount was released to the Corporations / Municipalities, for the purchase of new aluminium cooking vessels to replace the old ones . Tsunami and Urban Local Bodies The Coastal towns of Nagapattinam, Vedharanyam, Cuddalore, Colachel, Thiruvottiyur and Kathivakkam were hit by the Tsunami, which devastated many parts of the coastal areas on 26th December 2004. Infrastructure Development

The Government has allotted a sum of Rs.36.61 crore for the permanent infrastructure development works such as water supply, sanitation, roads and buildings in 60 packages with financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank under the Tsunami Emergency Assistance Programme to these Municipalities. These works are at take off stage and 60% of works are proposed to be completed during 2006-07 and the rest during 2007-08. Apart from this, infrastructure development works in 8 habitations to the tune of Rs.5.91 crore have been taken up by 3 Tsunami affected Municipalities, namely, Nagapattinam, Vedharanyam, and Cuddalore under World Bank supported Emergency Tsunami Rehabilitation Project(ETRP) Scheme. These works will be executed during 2006-07. Livelihood support Programme A sum of Rs.11.52 crore has been sanctioned for implementation of Livelihood Support Programme for the Tsunami affected persons in ULB areas. A sum of Rs.331.50 lakhs has been released for 1105 groups as revolving fund and Rs.10.08 lakhs has been released for formation of new groups through concerned ULBs. Action has also been initiated for Animator & Representative training, Entrepreneur Development training, Skill Development Training and Marketing Training to the SHGs. During this year Rs.3.00 crore would be spent for creation of gainful economic activity for the Tsunami affected persons.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Second State Finance Commission (2002-2007): Devolution of Funds to the ULBS For the year 2005-06, an amount of Rs 502.20 crore was released to 152 Municipalities and 6 Municipal Corporations out of State’s own tax revenue as devolution of funds as per the recommendation of the Second State Finance Commission.

The amount was released to the ULBs as per the following formula: 87% towards devolution 2 % towards reserve fund 6 % towards equalization fund 5 % towards incentive fund

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For the year 2006-07, Rs.638.02 crore has been earmarked in the Budget towards devolution of funds to ULBs. Third State Finance Commission In order to study the financial position of the local bodies and to make recommendations for the sharing of revenue between the State Government and local bodies, the Government has constituted the Third State Finance Commission and Terms of Reference have also been notified. The recommendations of the Third State Finance Commission will cover the period from 2007-2012. The recommendations of the Third State Finance Commission are awaited XII Central Finance Commission Grants

On the recommendations of the XII Central Finance Commission, the Government of India have allocated an amount of Rs.572 crore to all the Urban Local Bodies in Tamil Nadu covering the period of five years from 2005-06 to 2009-10. Out of this allotment, a sum of Rs.82.30 crore was released during the year 2005-06 in two installments and the same quantum of grant will be released during 2006-07 and every year thereafter up to 2009-2010 to 152 Municipalities and 6 Municipal Corporations.

The above grant is released by way of giving 75% weightage on population and 25 %

weightage on financial parameters of ULBs. Fifty percent of the grant is to be utilised by the ULBs towards Solid Waste Management.

ADMINISTRATION

It is the aim of the Government to enhance the capabilities of the employees of the Urban Local Bodies by giving them adequate training and skill development, besides update them with the latest development in urban management. The following activities are proposed during the current year towards this end. Certification Programmes in Urban Management

There is a need for standardized and up to date knowledge management in the urban sector. The certification programme in urban management is envisaged to strengthen professionalism and to create a cadre of urban management professionals who are trained and are competent to take up challenging responsibilities in urban management.

This programme will be developed in consultation with Professionals, Training Institutes and

World Bank Institute (WBI) under TNUDP-III.

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CHENNAI CORPORATION

The Corporation of Chennai provides basic civic amenities in the City of Chennai. It is proposed to take up development works like relaying of roads, provision of storm water drains, streetlights etc., to the tune of Rs.241.72 crore during 2006-2007 based on the needs of the people. Roads: It is proposed to relay 382 k.m. of interior roads and 27.91 k.m. of bus route roads at a total cost of Rs.92.47 crore during 2006-2007. Bridges: A sum of Rs.12.06 crore will be spent on construction / improvements of the Bridges. In addition, the construction of flyover at Perambur near Perambur Railway Station will be taken up in the current year. It is also planned to take up the following Railway Projects (R.O.B. / R.U.B.) during the year 2006-2007. Sl. No. Name of the Projects Amount

(Rs. in crore) 1 ROB at Kathivakkam Cochrane Basin Road 12.00 2 RUB at Korukupet 4.30 3 RUB at Villivakkam L.C.2 13.86 4 RUB at M.C. Road Level Crossing 11.60 5 ROB at Rangarajapuram L.C.7 15.20

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It is also proposed to take up the following Mini flyover works during the year 2006-2007. Sl.No. Name of the Mini flyover Projects Amount

(Rs. in Crore) 1 Turnbulls Road – Pasumpon Muthuramalinga

Thevar Road Intersection 9.50

2 Usman Road – Kodambakkam High Road Intersection

6.50

3 G.N. Chetty Road – Thirumalaipillai Road 15.00 4 Usman Road – Duraisamy Road Junction 15.00 Storm Water Drains Storm Water Drains will be improved / constructed for 50 KMs. at a total cost of Rs.20.00 crore. Desilting of the main drains and major canals will also be taken up during the current year Street Lighting Underground cables to the extent of 200 KMs. will be replaced. It is also proposed to provide Gasifier crematorium in 6 places. 750 new streetlights are proposed during the year. A sum of Rs.7.30 crore has been provided in the Budget for street lightings including Improvements to street lighting. Solid Waste Management Source collection of garbage has been implemented with the full co-operation of the public. Kodungaiyur and Perungudi dumping yard will be improved by improving the approach road, periodic compacting, etc., A Compost plant has been planned at Kodungaiyur dumping yard. A sum of Rs.14.50 crore has been provided in the Budget for improvement of the solid waste management practices. Education Basic amenities has been proposed to be provided in the corporation schools to the tune of Rs.10.00 crore. Additional classrooms will be provided wherever necessary in accordance with the strength of the Schools. Parks and Garden Parks and Garden will be improved at a cost of Rs.7.00 crore. Periodic maintenance of parks will be taken up by engaging private contractors. It will be ensured that adequate attention will be given for proper maintenance of parks along with development of new ones. Modernisation of Perambur Slaughter House Perambur Slaughter House is the largest and oldest slaughterhouse in the city. It was constructed during the year 1903 and is spread over 10 acres of land. On an average, 1000 Sheep and Goat and 150 Cattle are slaughtered every day, after conducting the necessary examinations by the qualified Veterinarians of Corporation of Chennai. It has been proposed to modernize the Perambur Slaughter House with proper effluent treatment mechanism by Corporation of Chennai. Tenders have been invited for consultancy services for providing design, estimates, etc., The project cost would be approximately Rs.15.00 crore. Construction work will commence during the current year. District Family Welfare Bureau

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District Family Welfare Bureau, which is functioning under Corporation of Chennai, provides family welfare and mother and child health care services to the residents of Chennai City. 93 Health posts are functioning to provide these services. Antenatal care, delivery services, emergency obstetric care services, family welfare services and pediatric and immunization services are some of the services provided in these health posts. Blood storage unit are functioning in two Emergency Obstetric Care Centres. Birth companion scheme and cancer cervic screening and breast examination for early cancer detection are some of the new programmes added recently. It is the endeavour of Chennai Corporation to ensure that no mother dies during labour and to bring down the infant mortality to the lowest possible rate. It is also planned to bring down the higher order birth rate from 12% to 10%. Adolescent Health Project is a new intervention proposed during this year. PUBLIC HEALTH ACTIVITIES Provision of Toilet Facilities in problem areas Corporation is determined to eradicate the open air defecation (OAD) in Chennai. Out of 288 locations identified as places of OAD, action has been taken to totally eliminate the problem from 225 places. This has been achieved by providing new toilets wherever the services are not available and through effective monitoring. The drive will be continued to eliminate the problem from the remaining 63 places also. It is proposed to construct 300 public toilets additionally during current year with modern facilities. Prevention of Stray Dog Menace Stray dog population in Chennai will be controlled through ABC programme with the help of NGO’s. This drive is expected to bring down the incidence of Rabies.

Prevention of Stray Cattle Menace

Raids on stray cattle will be intensified and the impounded cattle are released after imposing penalty on the owners. Unclaimed animals are handed over to the NGO’s. Efforts to keep the stray cattle menace at a minimum will continue with more vigour. Malaria Control Enforcement of mosquito proof condition of wells and over head tanks in all the houses will be made mandatory to bring down the incidence of Malaria. Control of Mosquito Menace The 800 kms. length of Storm Water Drains in Chennai will be desilted twice in a year to prevent mosquito breeding. De-weeding of all waterways will be done besides fogging and spraying to control the mosquito menace.

Birth and Death Certificate Free Birth Certificate copies are being issued to the parents immediately at the time of discharge from the respective hospital. All the Zones are connected with the main server at the head office for the issue of birth and death certificates through computer without any delay. So far 1,17,225 computerised birth certificates and 37,232 death certificates have been issued from 16.8.2004. Prevention of Food Adulteration Each Food Inspector is fixed with target of 10 samples per month for detection of adulterated food stuff.

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MADURAI CORPORATION

Water Supply During 2006 – 2007, it is proposed to take up the Second Vaigai Water Supply Scheme with VaigaiDam as source at a cost of Rs. 60.00 crore. It is also proposed to replace the old distribution pipes to alength of 25 KM and to lay new pipeline to a length of 15 KM in the unserved areas at a cost of Rs. 75.00lakhs. Road Works Madurai Corporation has proposed to renew and restore the roads, damaged due to laying of sewerline due to execution of the Under Ground Sewerage Scheme at an estimated cost of Rs. 35.26 crore Storm Water Drains It is proposed to construct Storm Water Drains along the Main bus route roads for 28 KM length at acost of Rs. 5.98 crore. Bus Shelter During the year 2006 – 2007 it is proposed to construct 30 Modern Bus Shelters at differentlocations at a cost of Rs. 75.00 lakhs on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis. Parks & Play Fields During 2006 – 2007 it is proposed to take up improvement works in the existing 30 parks and playgrounds at a cost of Rs. 2.40 crore . Tourism Development It is proposed to improve and beautify the places around Arulmigu Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple by laying cement concrete road in all the four Chithrai Streets. It is proposed to construct duct all round the Chithrai Streets to accommodate water supply pipeline and cables of Electricity Board and Telephone Department. It is also proposed to construct compound wall all around Arulmigu Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple with good landscaping. The total cost for the above works is Rs.2.94 crore and to be met from Tourism Development fund. Vegetable Market During 2006 – 2007, it is proposed to improve the infrastructure in 13 Vegetable Markets, at a Cost of Rs. 1.79 crore.

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COIMBATORE CORPORATION Pillur Water Supply Scheme In order to augment water supply to meet the growing demand and to achieve equitable distribution of water in all the areas of the City, the Corporation has proposed to implement the Second Pillur Water Supply Improvement Scheme under JNNURM at a cost of Rs.172.80 crore in which Corporation’s proportionate share is Rs.68.00 crore. Under Ground Sewerage Scheme For the rehabilitation work in zones I, II, III and laying of the sever mains in the remaining zones IV, V, VI, Under Ground Sewerage has been proposed for which the Government has accorded administrative sanction for Rs.168.28 crore. The Under Ground Sewerage Scheme will be implemented under JNNURM. Roads

The Corporation has proposed to take up road improvement works at a cost of Rs.26.50 crore during the year 2006-2007.

The arterial roads in the City will be upgraded providing Storm Water Drains, Conduits for public utility services with pedestrian pathway. Cleaning of Channel

The Sanganur Pallam channel running through the Corporation limits will be improved to make it a place of attraction and entertainment for the public. Solid Waste Management The Solid Waste Management action plan for the City has been prepared with an outlay of Rs.18.55 crore. It is proposed to procure regular collection vehicles and container bins for effective Solid Waste Management.

It is also proposed to install a Composting Plant on BOT basis to manufacture manure using bio-degradable waste. The Corporation has proposed to privatise primary collection in South Zone. Ukkadam Market It is proposed to construct a modern fruit and vegetable market at Ukkadam during 2006 –07. It is also proposed to construct a fish and mutton selling market at Ukkadam. Bus Stand Construction of modern Bus stand at Mettupalayam Road will be taken up during 2006-07 to ease the traffic in Gandhipuram Central Bus Stand. Office Building

It is proposed to construct an Office building for South Zone during 2006 –07 Construction of Modern Crematorium at Vilankurichi Road During the current year, a modern Crematorium at Vilankurichi road at a cost of Rs.1.02 crore will be taken up under public private partnership.

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TIRUCHIRAPPALLI CORPORATION Water Supply: Equitable Drinking Water Distribution in the added areas The TWAD Board has been asked to prepare a water supply improvement scheme for equitable drinking water distribution to the added areas of the Corporation. Extension of UGSS in the omitted areas of added areas It is proposed to extend Under Ground Sewerage System in the uncovered streets of the added areas of the Corporation. Roads and Bridges

• Link road between V.O.C.Road and Collector’s Office Road In order to ease the traffic congestion in the city, it is proposed to lay link road between V.O.C. Road and Collector Office Road.

• Anna Nagar Link Road

In order to ease the traffic congestion in the central area of the city, It is proposed to link the Tennur Anna Nagar road with Bharathidasan road for 0.69 K.M. A bridge will be constructed across Uyyakondan channel adjacent to District Court premises.

• Kuzhumani Bridge

The existing bridge in Kuzhumani road across Kudumurutti channel has become inadequate causing heavy traffic jam. It is proposed to construct a new bridge during the year 2006-2007. Solid Waste Management

An action plan has been prepared to implement SWM (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 to improve SWM activities at a cost of Rs.8.29 crore. The work taken up in phases will be completed during 2006-07. Integrated Bus Stand It is proposed to construct an integrated Bus Stand for Trichy Corporation and site selection is under process. Expansion of Central Bus Stand To ease the traffic congestion at Central bus stand, the adjoining Railway land of 11204 sq.m area was acquired at a cost of Rs.5.67 crore from the Corporation General Funds and added to the existing bus stand during the year 2006-2007. It is proposed to improve the bus stand by increasing the bus bays from 50 to 77, besides construction of new toilet complexes, compound wall and improving the road surface with paver machine etc., at an estimate cost of Rs.2.00 crore in the year 2006-2007. Public Private Partnership With Public-Private Partnership scheme, glow sign bus shelters, centre median grills and parks are being developed and maintained through private organizations, NGOs, bankers etc. The public toilets at important locations like central bus stand, Chathiram bus stand, Gandhi market etc.

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are maintained by NGOs, SHGs are given specific areas in and around toilet complexes for cleaning and removal of garbage. It is proposed to extend this scheme to newer areas during this year.

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SALEM CORPORATION Dedicated Water Supply Scheme for the Corporation Taking into account the growing population and demand for water supply, it is proposed to take up a dedicated water supply scheme to Salem Corporation. The Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board has prepared a Detailed Project Report costing Rs. 176.00 crore which is under consideration. Underground Sewerage Scheme An Under Ground Sewerage Scheme costing Rs.147.00 crore has been proposed for Salem Corporation. Efforts will be made to implement the scheme from the year 2006-2007. Roads The Corporation maintains roads, streets and lanes to a total length of 712.79 Kms. It is proposed to take up works for the formation and maintenance of roads in the year 2006-2007 at an estimated cost of Rs. 38.00 crore Slaughter House

It is proposed to construct two slaughter houses and one fish market with modern waste treatment plant as suggested by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board at an estimated cost of Rs.60.00 lakhs during the year 2006-2007 Maternity & Child Welfare Centers

It is proposed to construct new Maternity and Child Welfare Centers and Hospital buildings at the following locations at an estimate cost of Rs.60.00 lakhs.

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S.No Location Estimated Cost

Rs. In lakhs. 1 Ex. Servicemen Colony 20.00

2 Karungalpatti 20.00

3 Jarikondalampatti 20.00

Hospitals

It is proposed to improve the Perarignar Anna Hospital at an estimated cost of Rs.30.00 lakhs.

Thirumanimutharu River Improvement Scheme – Phase II The Thirumanimutharu River runs in the middle of Salem City. A stretch of 1500m of the River was taken up for improvement at a cost of Rs. 5.00 crore. It is proposed to take up the remaining 2.880 KM stretch besides 2.560 KM of Vallakuttai Odai linking to the Thirumanimutharu River, at an estimated cost of Rs.31.000 crore. The work will be taken up during the current year.

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TIRUNELVELI CORPORATION

Water Supply

A new water supply improvement scheme will be implemented for the areas covered in Ward No. 1 to 4 and 55 (Part) of Thachanallur area at an estimate cost of Rs. 5.94 crore. Similarly a separate scheme for Tuckarammalpuram area and Melappalayam will be taken up at a cost of Rs. 4.50 crore.

Roads During the year 2006-07, roads dug open for laying sewer will be restored to the length of 334

Km at an estimate cost of Rs. 25.00 crore. It is also proposed to take up road works at an estimated cost of Rs. 5.00 crore at Melapalayam.

Bus Stand It is proposed to construct a New bus stand for Omni buses near the existing bus stand at

Veinthankulam.

Solid Waste Management During 2006-07, under Solid Waste Management Plan, vehicles will be procured and the

existing compost yard will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs. 3.50 crore.

Slaughter House A modern Slaughter House will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 42.00 lakhs at

Melapalayam Zone during 2006-07.

Gasifier Crematorium

During 2006-07, a Gasifier Crematorium will be installed at an estimate cost of Rs. 30.00 lakhs under financial assistance of Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency, Chennai.

Street Lights During 2006-07, 500 additional Street Lights will be provided at an estimated cost of Rs. 20.00 lakhs.

TAMIL NADU URBAN DEVELOPMENT FUND (TNUDF)

The Government of Tamil Nadu has been implementing the Tamil Nadu Urban Development Project (TNUDP) since 1988. In order to broaden the scope of the project and with a view to attracting private capital into urban infrastructure, Tamil Nadu Urban Development Fund (TNUDF) was established in November 1996 as a Trust under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882. TNUDF, a financial intermediary, was created on a Private Public Partnership arrangement, with a view to finance creation of infrastructure assets by the Municipalities and other Urban Local Bodies in the State. TNUDF is the first public private partnership between Government of Tamil Nadu and three Financial Institutions (viz., ICICI, HDFC, and IL&FS) for providing long term debt for developing civic infrastructure on a non-guarantee mode.

The objectives of TNUDF are as follows:

• to finance Urban Infrastructure projects, which improve the living standards of the urban

population. • to facilitate private sector participation in infrastructure through joint venture and public –

private partnership. • to operate a complementary window, the Grant Fund, to assist in addressing the problems of

the urban poor. • to improve the financial management of Urban Local Bodies enabling them to access debt

finance from markets.

TNUDF has successfully implemented TNUDP II during 1999-2004 with IBRD Line of credit. During this period, TNUDF has mobilized additional funds from other sources such as issue of bond, user contribution etc., and blended this with IBRD line of credit.

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TNUDF finances Urban Local Bodies for basic service projects such as roads, water supply,

storm water drains, Solid Waste Management, underground drainage etc., and commercially viable projects such as bus stand, market complexes etc,.

Tamil Nadu Urban Development Project III:

This is on the lines of TNUDP II and is intended to consolidate the achievements of TNUDP II, thus continuing to improve urban infrastructure services in Tamil Nadu in a more sustainable manner.

The objectives of the project are as follows:

To develop Tamil Nadu Urban Development Fund (TNUDF) as financial intermediary

to provide financing for infrastructure to Urban Local Bodies on a sustainable basis.

To strengthen urban reforms and consolidate the achievements under TNUDP-II in institutional strengthening and capacity building

To provide a grant to the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) to take

up traffic and transportation sub-projects like road widening, Road over Bridges (ROB) and Road under Bridges, (RUB) in the CMDA area.

The total outlay of the project is Rs.1925 Crore (equivalent to US $ 434 million) with the World

Bank assistance of US $ 300 million during the project period of five years commencing on 19.10.2005.

The Project consists of two components, an Institutional Development Component (IDC) and

an Urban Investment Component (UIC). The IDC provides the technical assistance and training needed to build capacity to further the devolution process. UIC consists of Capital Grant and Loan to Urban Local Bodies. The UIC will aim at developing sustainable urban investments such as water supply, waste water collection, Solid Waste Management, storm water drains, roads and common facilities such as transportation networks, and sanitation facilities, based on demand driven investment plans developed by Urban Local Bodies.

TNUDF provides various services including the project advisory services, financial advisory services and consultancy services to various Urban Local Bodies through its fund manager viz. Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Limited (TNUIFSL).

TNUDF’s sector wise Portfolio (Sanctions) During the Financial Year 2005 – 2006 a sum of Rs.381.25 crore has been sanctioned for

execution of various projects. Up to 2005-06, a sum of Rs.1133.68 crore has been sanctioned since the inception of TNUDP. The portfolio wise sanctions are furnished below:

Sector Rs. in Crore In %

Sewerage & Sanitation 439.34 38.75 Bridges & Roads 409.91 36.16 Water Supply 212.80 18.77 Solid Waste Management 34.24 3.02 Bus Stations & Markets 27.19 2.40

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Storm Water Drains 5.39 0.48 Others 4.81 0.42 Total 1133.68 100

Estimated Sanctions to Infrastructure Projects in 2006-07

During the Financial Year 2006 – 2007 about Rs. 240.00 Crore is expected to be sanctioned as loan on the over all project cost of Rs. 400.00 Crore for urban infrastructure development projects in areas like Solid Waste Management, Sewerage, Water Supply, Energy Efficiency and Roads. Resources Mobilizing:

TNUDF proposes to obtain a line of credit of about US$ 70 Million from KfW , the funding agency of German Government, for municipal infrastructure development in Tamil Nadu.

Water and Sanitation Pooled Fund:

Water and Sanitation Pooled Fund (WSPF), a Government Trust is created to cater to the civic needs like water and sanitation for small and medium towns. The small and medium towns are pooled together and debt raised through market driven approach thereby reducing transaction and borrowing cost for essential infrastructure.

The objectives of WSPF are;

a. Provide financial assistance for setting up infrastructure projects. b. Mobilize resources from the capital market under pooled finance structure. c. Facilitate the participation of private sector in the water and wastewater sectors

through direct investment and through joint delivery mechanism of Public Private Partnerships.

d. Enable Urban Local Bodies to access debt finance from markets; and

e. Act as Nodal Agency on behalf of the Central and /or State Government for water, sanitation and/or any other infrastructure projects.

This pool financing entity raised Rs.30.41 crore by way of a bond issue in respect of 13 Urban Local Bodies in the year 2002.

It is proposed to mobilize a sum of Rs.100.00 crore by way of a suitable bond issue from the market, to bridge the gap in fund requirement in executing various water supply and underground sewerage projects in the state of Tamil Nadu.

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TAMIL NADU URBAN FINANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED (TUFIDCO)

TUFIDCO is a State Government Organisation which was incorporated to extend the financial assistance to all Urban Infrastructure Schemes in Tamil Nadu. The State Government have also appointed TUFIDCO as a State level Nodal Agency for the Centrally Sponsored Schemes. Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission Programme (JNNURM) :– Urban Infrastructure and Governance. Mega City Programme was phased out from April, 2005 and in its place another Centrally Sponsored Programme JNNURM was launched on 03.12.2005. TUFIDCO has been appointed as Nodal Agency for this scheme in the month of Feb-06. Under this reform linked scheme, three cities are eligible in Tamil Nadu, namely Chennai, Madurai and Coimbatore.

Out of total project cost, 35% will be grant from Government of India, 15% will be grant from State Government and the balance 50% will be Institutional finance and /or own fund of the implementing agency in respect of Chennai City. In respect of Coimbatore and Madurai, 50% will be grant from Central Government, 20% will be grant from State Government and the balance 30% will be Institutional finance and /or own fund of the implementing agencies.

During the current financial year, it is expected that Rs.1500.00 crore worth of projects will be forwarded to Government of India for sanction.

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Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns. ( U I D S S M T )

Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns, is a centrally sponsored scheme launched on 03.12.2005. It aims at improvement in urban infrastructure such as Water supply and sanitation, Roads, Solid Waste Management, Development of Heritage Area in towns and cities in a planned manner. The scheme will apply to all cities and towns as per 2001 census, excepting cities / towns covered under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission. (JNNURMM ).

Out of total project cost, 80% will be grant from Government of India, 10% will be grant from

State Government and the balance 10% will be Local Body Contribution. During the Financial year 2006-07, it has been proposed to sanction projects worth of Rs

200.00 crore. Metropolitan Infrastructure Development Funding Scheme(MIDF) The Mega City Programme Guidelines envisaged that infrastructure be created on a sustainable basis in the cities. Based on this objective the guidelines stipulated that 75% of the Centre and State contribution has to be created under the Revolving Fund. Accordingly, the Corporation has created a Revolving Fund. As the Mega City Programme was phased out from April 2005, the Government of India has permitted to use this Revolving Fund for the infrastructure creation in the Chennai Metropolitan Area under the same guidelines of the Mega City Programme . It is proposed to sanction Rs.200.00 crore worth of projects under this programme in the year 2006-2007. Integrated Development of Small and Medium Towns

– (IDSMT)

Integrated Development of Small and Medium Towns (IDSMT), is another Centrally sponsored programme with the objective to improve infrastructure facilities and create durable assets in small and medium towns having population between 20,000 to 5,00,000. From 01.04.2005, the scheme is now replaced by another Centrally Sponsored Scheme, namely UIDSSMT which was launched on 03.12.2005.

From 1995-96 to 2004-2005, GOI had sanctioned 413 projects covering 88 towns at the total

cost of Rs.15201.16 lakhs. Of this 236 projects have been completed and the remaining are in progress. TUFIDCO Infrastructure Funding Scheme: Apart from being the Nodal Agency for the above Centrally Sponsored Schemes, TUFIDCO has initiated an urban infrastructure funding scheme, namely “TUFIDCO’s Infrastructure Funding scheme”. This is to benefit Corporations, Municipalities, Town Panchayat, Boards, Authorities and Government Undertakings which are implementing infrastructure developmental schemes. In this scheme, all infrastructure projects such as Water Supply , Drainage, Roads, Drains and Market Complex etc., are eligible for loan assistance. The Corporation also swapped the high interest loan liabilities of local bodies and Government agencies to minimize the debt-servicing burden. So far, Rs. 1650.00 crore have been sanctioned and Rs.1400.00 crore have been disbursed to various agencies. During 2006-07, it is proposed to sanction a sum of Rs.150.00 crore .

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Acceptance of Public Deposits: With a view to lend funds at a cheaper interest rate to facilitate development of infrastructure facilities in both rural and urban sectors, TUFIDCO has introduced a Public Deposit scheme from 2.8.2004 to mobilize funds from Public.

So far, TUFIDCO has mobilized the funds to the extent of Rs.59.00 crore. During the financial year 2006-07, TUFIDCO expects to mobilize Rs.36.00 crore.

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NEW TIRUPUR AREA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED Over the years, Tirupur has earned international recognition as India’s leading knitwear export

center. In order to provide urban infrastructure to this town, New Tirupur Area Development Corporation Limited (NTADCL) was established in February 1995 under the Indian Companies Act of 1956, as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), by Government of Tamil Nadu (GoTN), Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited (ILFS) and Tirupur Exporters Association (TEA) with the primary objective of implementing the Tirupur Area Development Project (TADP). The project is to supply 185 mld of treated water along with sanitation facilities, costing Rs. 1023.00 crore. This is the first Water Sector related project developed under the Public-Private Partnership framework in the country and this project is expected to be a forerunner for inflow of private funds for various infrastructure projects to be taken up in the State.

Scope of the Project :-

Under the Project, facilities have been made to provide water supply access to the Dyeing and Bleaching industries in Tirupur and the domestic consumers in Tirupur Local Planning Area (TLPA) comprising the Tirupur Municipality (TM), 15 Village Panchayats and 3 Town Panchayats. In addition, water supply is being provided to five Panchayat Unions which lie enroute on the water transmission system corridor.

Construction of the Project commenced in November 2002 and the water supply portion has been completed. Water is being supplied to domestic and industrial consumers. The sewerage system is under construction and is expected to be completed by September 2006. Financial Status:

The total cost of the project amounting to Rs.1023.00 crore has been fully tied up as per details below: Equity : Rs. 322.70 crore Subordinate Debt : Rs. 86.50 crore Debt : Rs. 613.80 crore -------------------- Total : Rs.1023.00 crore --------------------

A sum of Rs.947.00 crore has been spent till July 31, 2006. The entire equity contribution of Rs.50.00 crore from Government of Tamil Nadu has been received.

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TAMILNADU WATER SUPPLY AND DRAINAGE BOARD

WATER SUPPLY

One of the major objectives of the Government is to provide safe drinking water and sanitation facility to the rural and urban areas of the State. The Government gives equal priority for the sustainability of drinking water sources through ground water recharge.

This Government is committed to ensure community involvement and participation in the

implementation of water supply schemes and sewerage schemes, as also in conservation and optimum usage of water.

TWAD Board was established on 14.4.1971. The Board is entrusted with the responsibility of implementing water supply and sewerage schemes all over the state except Chennai Metropolitan area.

The Government policy is to provide the following minimum level of supply of safe drinking water.

Corporations - 110 lpcd

Municipalities - 90 lpcd

Town Panchayats - 70 lpcd

Rural Habitations - 40 lpcd

Water supply schemes are implemented adopting the above norms.

Rural Water Supply Schemes :-

Rural water supply schemes in the rural areas are implemented on full grant basis under State aided Minimum Needs Programme (MNP) and Centrally Sponsored Accelerated Rural Water Supply Programme (ARWSP). Periodical surveys are conducted in the rural areas to assess the status of water supply.

The last resurvey was carried out during 2002-2003. It is therefore proposed to undertake a quick resurvey to reassess the present status of water supply in rural areas.

Based on the survey, it is proposed to implement water supply schemes to provide water supply as per norms to all those habitations with service level less than 40 lpcd, within a period of 3 years.

During the current year, schemes will be taken up to provide safe drinking water as per norms to 968 habitations which have service level less than 10 lpcd. Further, 678 habitations, which do not have safe source will also be provided with safe drinking water during 2006-07.

An outlay of Rs.411.00 crore has been allocated by Government of Tamilnadu and an amount of Rs.120.00 crore has been allocated by Government of India for the implementation of rural water supply schemes for the year 2006-07. PROGRAMME FOR 2006-07 Rural Water Supply Schemes

Protected water supply to 7000 rural habitations will be provided through Individual power pump schemes and combined water supply schemes.

Protected water supply to 968 rural habitations, which have service level less than 10 lpcd will

be assigned priority and covered in the current year programme.

Top priority will be assigned for the coverage of habitations with service level 10 lpcd to 20 lpcd during this year.

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Water supply will be provided to 3274 Government schools including 227 schools run by Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department where water supply facilities are not available at a cost of Rs. 29.00 crore.

Rejuvenation of rural water supply schemes executed earlier will be taken up wherever necessary at a cost of Rs.50.00 crore during this year.

Combined Water Supply Schemes.

During this year, 105 combined water supply schemes at an estimated cost of Rs. 956.00 crore are under implementation. Of this, 60 combined water supply schemes at an estimated cost of Rs.441.00 crore covering 5 Municipalities, 26 Town Panchayats and 2420 rural habitations to benefit a population of 29.00 lakhs will be completed. Some of the important combined water supply schemes proposed to be completed during the year is given below:

Combined water supply scheme covering Sendamangalam, Kalappanaickanpatty, Namagiripettai, R.Pudupatti, Pattinam, Seerapalli Town Panchayats and 1399 rural habitations in Namakkal District at a cost of Rs. 126.85 crore to benefit a population of 5.81 lakh.

Combined water supply scheme covering Nagapattinam Municipality, Kilvelur, Velankanni Town Panchayats with bulk provision to 890 rural habitations in Nagapattinam District at a cost of Rs. 98.85 crore to benefit a population of 1.34 lakh.

Combined water supply scheme to 239 coastal / rural habitations in Thoothukudi District, Aruppukottai and Virudhunagar Municipalities Mallanginaru and Kariyapatti Town Panchayats in Virudhunagar District at a cost of Rs. 68.00 crore to benefit a population of 1.31 lakh.

Combined water supply scheme covering Ponmanai, Kulasekaram, Verkilambi, Kumarapuram, Kothanallur, Vilavoor, Neyoor Town Panchayats and 26 way side habitations in Kanyakumari District at a cost of Rs. 12.86 crore to benefit a population of 1.19 lakh.

The following special schemes will be taken up for implementation during this year.

Hogenekkal combined water supply scheme covering all the 3 Municipalities (Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, & Hosur), 17 Town Panchayats and 6755 habitations in fluoride affected Districts of Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri with River Cauvery as source at Hogenakkal at a cost of Rs.1005.00 crore to benefit a population of 29.80 lakh with the financial assistance from Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).

Ramanathapuram Bulk Water Supply Project with River Cauvery as source covering 5 Municipalities (Ramanathapuram, Paramakudi, Rameswaram , Keealkarai, Sivagangai) 11 Town Panchayats and 3163 rural habitations, which includes enroute habitations in Sivagangai and Pudukottai Districts at a cost of Rs.671.00 crore to benefit a population of 15.65 lakh.

Apart from the above special schemes, the following major Combined water supply schemes will be taken up for implementation during 2006-07.

Water supply improvement scheme to Coimbatore Corporation in Coimbatore District from Pillur Dam at an estimated cost of Rs.120.00 crore to benefit a population of 9.94 lakh.

Combined water supply scheme to Palladam Municipality, 29 Town Panchayats and 965 habitations in Coimbatore District from Pillur Dam at an estimated cost of Rs 70.00 crore to benefit a population of 9.24 lakh.

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Combined water supply scheme to Kuruchi, Kuniyamuthur Municipalities and Kinathukadavu Town Panchayat in Coimbatore District at an estimated cost of Rs 49.93 crore to benefit a population of 1.59 lakh.

Combined water supply scheme to 525 habitations in Ariyalur, Senthurai, Veppur Unions and bulk provision to 45 habitations in Thirumanur and 66 habitations in Alathur Union totaling 636 habitations in Perambalur District at a cost of Rs. 44.12 crore to benefit a population of 4.13 lakh.

Combined water supply scheme to Rayagiri, Sivagiri,Vasudevanallur Alangulam Town Panchayats and 78 rural habitations in Vasudevanallur and Pappakudi unions in Tirunelveli District with bulk provision to Srivilliputhur Municipality in Virudhunagar District at an estimated cost of Rs 43.32 crore to benefit a population of 2.64 lakh.

Combined water supply scheme to 706 rural habitations in Arimalam, Aranthangi, Avudayarkoil and Manamelkudi Unions with bulk provision to Aranthangi Municipality and 120 way side habitations in Thanjavur and Pudukottai Districts at an estimated cost of Rs 42.22 crore to benefit a population of 3.04 lakh.

Combined water supply scheme to Koundampalayam Municipality and Vadavalli Town Panchayat in Coimbatore District at an estimated cost of Rs 30.48 crore to benefit a population of 84,000.

Combined water supply scheme to 79 coastal habitations with bulk provision to 17 Town Panchayats and 19 wayside rural habitations in Kanyakumari District at a cost of Rs. 28.02 crore to benefit a population of 2.99 lakh.

Providing treatment plant to Kulithuraiyar Combined Water Supply Scheme, Pynkulam Combined Water Supply Scheme, Pudukadai Combined Water Supply Scheme and Moonchirai Water Supply Scheme in Kanyakumari District at an estimated cost of Rs 14.00 crore.

Enhancing Sustainability through Recharge: Under Accelerated Rural Water Supply Programme (ARWSP) 2006-07, it has been proposed to take up 250 recharge structures (245 check dams, 5 percolation ponds) in Karur, Erode, Coimbatore, Dindigul, Theni and Madurai Districts at a cost of Rs. 8.32 crore to recharge the ground water sources benefiting water supply schemes. Under NABARD RIDF loan assistance, it has been proposed to take up 564 Oorani improvement schemes at a cost of Rs.22.56 crore in Ramanathapuram and Sivagangai Districts.

Urban Water Supply Schemes :

In Tamil Nadu, there are 718 towns (excluding Chennai Corporation) comprising 5 corporations, 152 Municipalities and 561 Town Panchayats. Depending upon the available water supply service levels, the urban towns are classified into three categories namely Good, Average, and Poor. The status of water supply in urban towns as on 1.4.2006 is as follows.

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Civic Status Total Good Average

Poor

Corporations 5 1 4 - Municipalities 152 54 83 15 Town Panchayats.

561 257 280 24

Total 718 312 367 39

Programme for 2006-07 : During 2006-07, water supply improvement schemes, which are under implementation in 104 towns comprising one corporation, 14 Municipalities and 89 Town Panchayats, will be continued. In addition, new water supply improvement schemes will be taken up for implementation in Salem and Coimbatore Corporations, 12 Municipalities and 46 Town Panchayats at an estimated cost of Rs.365.00 crore under Government of India assisted JNNURM (Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission) and UIDSSMT (Urban Infrastructure Development fund for small and Medium Towns) Programmes. It is programmed to complete water supply improvement schemes in 60 urban towns comprising Trichy Corporation, 11 Municipalities and 48 Town Panchayats at an estimated cost of Rs.190.00 crore.

New Schemes Under Formulation

Water supply improvement scheme to Salem Corporation at a cost of Rs.178.00 crore to benefit a population of 7.57 lakh.

Combined water supply scheme covering Melur Municipality, A.Vellalapatti town Panchayat and 1332 rural habitations in Kottampatti , Melur, Alanganallur, Thiruparankundram, Thirumangalam Madurai West and East unions in Madurai District at an estimated cost of Rs 148.00 crore to benefit a population of 8.79 lakh.

Combined water supply scheme to Narasingapuram Municipality, 12 Town Panchayats and 743 rural habitations in Ayothiapattinam, Panamarathupatti, Valapadi, Pethanaicken palayam, Athur, Gangavalli, Thalaivasal unions, in Salem District at a cost of Rs.100.00 crore to benefit a population of 5.98 lakh.

Water supply improvement scheme to Thiruparankundram Municipality and Harvipatti town panchayat in Madurai District at a cost of Rs 10.00 crore to benefit a population of 39,000.

Water supply improvement scheme to omitted and added areas of Trichy Corporation at a cost of Rs.70.00 crore to benefit a population of 7.46 lakh.

SEWERAGE SCHEMES: Underground Sewerage schemes to District Headquarter towns: It is programmed to provide underground sewerage schemes in all the District headquarter towns. The stage of implementation of underground sewerage schemes in the District headquarter towns is as below:

Sl. No

Description No. of towns

Estimate cost (Rs. in

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. crore) 1. Underground sewerage

schemes proposed to be completed during 2006-07

5

478.50

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2. Underground sewerage

schemes taken up and are under implementation during 2006-07

1

12.59

3. Underground sewerage schemes sanctioned and to be taken up for implementation shortly during 2006-07

13

623.66

4. Underground sewerage schemes for which fund tie up finalised and to be taken up for implementation during 2006-07

5

177.85

5. Underground sewerage schemes to be taken up during 2007-08

5

187.80

Total 29

1480.40

Apart from this, underground sewerage scheme to Mayiladuthurai Municipality in Nagapattinam District which is under implementation at a cost of Rs.46.20 crore will be completed during this year.

Investigation Works for Providing Under Ground Sewerage Scheme:

Investigation works for providing under ground sewerage schemes to all the municipal towns will be taken up during this year and on completion of investigation works, implementation of under ground sewerage schemes will be taken up in a phased manner.

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TSUNAMI RELIEF WORKS:

Provision of Water Supply with ADB assistance under TEAP: To provide permanent measures with safe and sustainable sources for all the towns and

rural habitations affected by Tsunami, 41 schemes comprising 36 water supply schemes and 5 schemes for the construction of recharge structures will be taken up during 2006-07 under Tsunami Emergency Assistance Project (TEAP) with Asian Development Bank assistance at a cost of Rs. 82.18 crore.

Water Quality Testing and Monitoring:

In order to monitor the provision of safe and protected water to the public, one state level and 28 District water-testing laboratories are now functioning under TWAD Board. The “National Rural Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Surveillance Programme” launched by Government of India will be implemented by TWAD Board. The Government of India have released Rs. 295.58 lakh for the following works:-

Manufacturing and supply of 2748 field water testing kits to be distributed to the Village Panchayats for village level water quality monitoring of drinking water sources. IEC activities for generation of awareness among rural public about the water quality issues

and problems related to water borne diseases. Giving training to members of Panchayats, NGOs, School Teachers, Health Workers,

Anganwadi Workers for promotion of village level water quality testing and monitoring.

The TWAD Board laboratories periodically monitor the quality of water from various schemes including 454 combined water supply schemes maintained by TWAD Board. Water level and water quality monitoring programme has been taken up at an estimated cost of Rs. 22.65 lakh in 12 coastal Districts of Tamil Nadu with assistance of World Health Organisation (WHO).

Maintenance of Combined Water Supply Schemes:

As per the policy of the Government, the combined water supply schemes covering more than one local body are being maintained by TWAD Board. At present, TWAD Board is maintaining 454 combined water supply schemes, covering 4 Corporations, 50 Municipalities, 253 Town Panchayats, 15724 rural habitations and 391 industries / institutions benefiting a population of 1.78 crore.

Revamping of combined water supply schemes executed before 15 years will be taken up at a cost of Rs 9.00 crore during this year.

Separate electrical feeder line will be provided at a cost of Rs.45.00 crore for the pumping

stations of the 114 combined water supply schemes maintained by TWAD Board where pumpsets are operated more than 12 hours.

Management Information System:

Government of India have sanctioned an amount of Rs.727.05 lakh for the online computerisation project of TWAD Board. Under this project, it is proposed to implement online application for the core functional area of TWAD board by connecting all the offices of TWAD Board, up to division level through Tamilnadu State Wide Area Net work (TNSWAN).

National Informatics Centre (NIC), Chennai is developing the application software for this project. Pilot project connecting head office at Chennai, Regional Chief Engineer’s office, Circle Office and four divisions at Coimbatore will be implemented in this financial year 2006-07. On successful completion of the pilot project, it will be rolled out to all the offices in the state.

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Tamil Nadu Rural Water Supply Project (TNRWSP):

With a view to achieve the objective of providing safe drinking water and also to bring about greater community participation in the process of planning, development, execution and maintenance of rural water supply schemes in the rural areas, the “Tamil Nadu Rural Water Supply Project” has been formulated at a cost of Rs.3,000.00 crore and the project is under negotiation with World Bank . Communication and Capacity Development Unit :

The Communication and Capacity Development Unit (CCDU) has been formed with effect from 01.06.2005. The Government of India have sanctioned an amount of Rs.188.85 lakh for carrying out information, education, communication strategies and human resource development activities on water supply management and hygienic sanitation.

During 2006-07, it is programmed to conduct training programmes for the trainers of various departments, teacher educators and to develop various information, education and communication strategies.

2006- 2007 Part II Schemes:

Pilot project for providing recharge arrangements for the sustainability of source and improvement to the existing water supply system to make Thirupathur Town Panchayat in Sivagangai District self sustainable in respect of water supply sector will be taken up at a cost of Rs. 2.80 crore.

SCADA / Telemetry System will be installed in Pillur combined water supply scheme in Coimbatore District at a cost of Rs.1.00 crore as a pilot attempt to monitor and control the entire water supply system.

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CHENNAI METROPOLITAN WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE BOARD

Chennai Metropolitan Area is poised for a rapid growth in economic activity on account of various initiatives taken by the Government. Provision of adequate and safe supply of water and proper disposal of waste water is among the basic infrastructure facilities for any metropolitan city . The Government is determined to provide water supply and sewerage system matching international standards to the Chennai Metropolitan Area. In order to ensure water security to the people of Chennai, the Government proposes to implement a series of projects like, installation of desalination plants to supply 200 mld of water to the city even during drought years, improving water supply and sewerage system to provide access to all and equitable distribution, augmenting water sources through construction of check dams across rivers to harness excess flows during monsoon and by realising 12 TMC of water from Telugu Ganga Project. Through these measures, the Government aspires to vastly improve the drinking water availability situation in Chennai and to ensure effective treatment, use and disposal of waste water. Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB):

The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) was constituted as a statutory body by Tamil Nadu Act 28 of 1978, namely “The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Act, 1978”, for exclusively attending to the growing needs of and for planned development and appropriate regulation of water supply and sewerage services in the Chennai Metropolitan Area with particular reference to the protection of public health. Functions of the Board a. Promoting or securing the planned development, efficient operation, maintenance and

regulation of water supply and sewerage system in the Chennai Metropolitan Area ; b. Preparing long term plans to meet the future requirements of water supply and sewerage in

the Chennai Metropolitan Area, based on estimates of demand, surveys on availabilities and usage of water and other relevant matters and periodically reviewing, revising and bringing up-to-date such plans ;

c. Undertaking developmental activities with a view to meet the future requirements of water supply and sewerage in the Chennai Metropolitan Area;

d. Operating and maintaining the water supply and sewerage services in the Chennai Metropolitan Area to the best advantage of the inhabitants of that area.

Growth of the Board

CMWSS Board is presently serving a population of 53.20 lakh covering an area of 175.18 sq. km. in Chennai City and 7.88 sq.km. around Chennai City. In the past 28 years, there has been a significant growth and improvement in water supply and sewerage services as shown below:

Water Supply

Details 1978 June 2006

Operational Area

City 170 sq.km.

City + Surrounding areas (175.18+7.88 sq.km.)

Population 30 lakh 53.20 lakh Water Produced 240 mld 640 mld

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(Normal Years)

Area covered with piped supply

80% 98%

Treatment capacity 182 mld 750 mld + (530 mld)*

Length of water mains 1250 km. 2870 km.

No. of connections 1,16,000 3,49,857

Distribution stations 3 Nos. 16 Nos.

* Another 530 MLD Water Treatment Plant at Chembarambakkam is under construction and

will be completed by May 2007. Sewerage System:

Details 1978 June 2006

Area Covered 74% 98%

No. of House Connections 1,14,000 3,92,326

Length of sewer mains 1,223 km. 2,650 km.

No. of pumping stations 58 180

Treatment Plants 3 Nos. 5 Nos

Treatment Capacity 57 mld 481mld Water Management:

The main source of water supply to Chennai City and parts of Adjacent Urban Areas is Poondi, Cholavaram and Redhills lakes. Telugu Ganga Project was added as a surface water source since 1996. Veeranam lake has been added as a source to Chennai City water supply from October 2004. Ground water, from Well Fields located in Araniar and Koratalayar Basin in Thiruvallur District, is also tapped to augment water supply to the city. Water is also drawn from Southern Coastal Aquifer, Rettai Eri and Porur lakes. In addition, the CMWSS Board maintains three numbers of brackish water Reverse Osmosis plants for water supply.

During 2005-2006, water was supplied through pipeline on alternate day due to limited storage in the reservoirs. From April 2005 to October 2005 water was supplied at a rate of nearly 680 million litres in a block of 2 days for domestic, industries and bulk consumers.

From 01.11.2005 onwards daily water supply was effected and 540 mld of water was supplied through pipeline for domestic purpose and 60 million litres per day was supplied to industries and bulk consumers. Streets where water could not be supplied through pipeline network, were supplied through tankers. For this purpose, on an average 2856 tanker trips were made daily.

During the current year also, daily water supply is continued through the pipeline network.

Water is supplied to the domestic consumers at the rate of 570 mld and 65 to 70 million litres per day is supplied to industries and bulk consumers. Out of 15,460 streets in the City and Adjacent Urban Areas, where CMWSS Board is operating, water is supplied through pipeline in 14,948 streets. There are nearly 176 streets where water does not reach through pipeline inspite of availability of pipeline infrastructure. To ensure piped water supply to these streets, distribution

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system improvement works will be taken up over next two years. This will help in equitable distribution of water.

As of July 2006, there are 336 streets without water distribution mains. Action has been taken to lay water distribution mains in these streets and this work will be completed during the year 2006-2007 itself.

Streets where water could not be supplied through pipe line network, including the streets without water supply mains, are served through tankers. For this purpose, on an average 1860 tanker trips are made daily.

India Mark-II Pumps, numbering 7,726, are maintained in the city to meet the water needs of residents, other than for drinking and cooking purposes.

The Government has taken action to get water under the Telugu Ganga Project from Andhra Pradesh and expects to receive the water from August 2006. With the receipt of water under this project and the available storage in Poondi, Cholavaram and Redhills lakes, the city water supply will be maintained at the present rate till the onset of North-East monsoon in October/November 2006. Sewerage Management Efforts will be made to ensure trouble free interception, collection, treatment and disposal of sewage. For this purpose, CMWSS Board maintains about 2650 km. length of sewer mains, 180 Pumping Stations, and 5 Sewage Treatment Plants. Presently, out of 15,460 streets in the City and Adjacent Urban Areas, there are 177 streets without sewer mains. CMWSS Board has initiated action to provide sewer mains in these streets during 2006-2007 in order to have 100% coverage of the City.

530 mld Chembarambakkam Water Treatment Plant: Considering the need for additional water treatment capacity for Chennai, to receive and treat the expected supply of water under the Telugu Ganga Project, construction of a 530 mld water treatment plant at Chembarambakkam near Chennai during August 1996 with an estimated cost of Rs.296.00 crore, has been taken up by the Board. The treatment plant and the transmission pipeline have been planned for construction in modules. In order to utilise the available water in Chembarambakkam reservoir and to ensure additional supply to the city, it is programmed to accelerate the construction work and commission the first module for supply of 200 mld of water to Chennai city, in the first phase, by September 2006. The entire work will be completed by May 2007. Sea Water Desalination Plant:

As the present sources are dependent on the monsoon rainfall, the CMWSS Board proposes to set up a Desalination Plant of 100 million litres per day (mld) capacity with the assistance of Central Government. The Design, Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (DBOOT) Agreement entered into by the previous Government for 100 mld desalination plant will be continued, upon satisfactory re-negotiation of the terms and conditions in favour of the Government.

Chennai Water Supply Augmentation Project (CWSAP)– II:

The Government has accorded administrative sanction for CWSAP-II, at an estimated cost of Rs.124.00 crore. Under this project, it is planned to rehabilitate and construct checkdams at Paruthipattu and Kannapalayam across Cooum River and Manapakkam and Nandambakkam across Adayar River in order to improve ground water potential. It is also programmed to construct a checkdam across river Palar at Voyalur and supply 20 mld of water to I.T. Corridor, south of Chennai.

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Presently, the work on checkdams at Nandambakkam, Paruthipattu and Kannapalayam are in progress.

Water Supply to Adjacent Local Bodies within Chennai Metropolitan Area: CMWSS Board is supplying water to the Local Bodies adjacent to the City such as Thiruvottiyur, Kathivakkam, Madhavaram, Ambattur, Madhuravoyal, Valasaravakkam, Porur, Ramapuram, Manali, Puzhal, Alandur, Meenambakkam, Puzhuthivakkam, Pammal, Anankaputhur, Pozhichalur and Cowl Bazaar as bulk consumers. The internal distribution is done by the concerned Local Bodies. The quantum of water supply has been doubled as compared to last year same period.

Chennai City River Conservation Project (CCRCP):

The sewerage system improvement works under CCRCP have been taken up at an estimated cost of Rs.720.15 crore with the grant of Rs.491.52 crore from the Government of India and Rs.228.63 crore from Board’s own fund. The works were commenced during the year 2001 and have been completed. The works included improvement to the collection system, providing interceptor sewers, construction of new Sewage Pumping Stations, improvement to the existing Sewage Pumping Stations and construction of 4 new Sewage Treatment Plants.

It has been proposed to carry out further improvement works to the sewer system in left over areas at a cost of Rs.56.12 crore under CCRCP.

National River Conservation Project (NRCP) (Madurai & Kumbakonam):

CMWSS Board has taken up the implementation of sewerage schemes for Madurai and Kumbakonam Municipalities.

For Madurai Municipality the sewerage scheme at an estimated cost of Rs.165.00 crore was taken up in Feb. 2001. The collection system, construction of Sewage Pumping Stations and conveying main for six blocks have been completed under Phase–I. Under Phase-II, the works of collection system, construction of Pumping Stations and conveying main at north and south of River Vaigai, at an estimated cost of Rs.70.25 crore, are under progress and will be completed during the current year. Under Phase-III, construction of Sewage Treatment Plant at Avaniapuram (67 mld) and Sakkimangalam (32 mld) will be taken up during this year at a cost of Rs.10.15 crore.

For Kumbakonam Municipality the sewerage scheme at an estimated cost of Rs.50.60 crore has been taken up in April 2001. The strengthening and the rehabilitation of the sewerage system has been completed under Phase–I. The work of providing sewerage system for the uncovered areas is in progress and will be completed during this year under Phase–II. The construction of Sewage Treatment Plant of 17 mld capacity will be taken up during the current year under Phase–III.

On completion of the sewerage schemes for Madurai and Kumbakonam Municipalities, the

residents will have the Underground Sewerage facility and consequently, pollution in river Vaigai and Cauvery will be substantially reduced. Financial Management:

E-Governance

Billing and Collection

To facilitate the payment of water charges and taxes, the collection centres in 10 Area Offices, 59 Depot Offices and Head Office have been computerized. For the convenience of the consumers, besides 10 Electronic Delivery Services (EDS) counters, 22 branches of Canara Bank have been authorized to collect the tax and charges on behalf of the Board during the collection drive period. It has also been proposed to include more number of Bank branches to the collection network.

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The consumers can also pay tax and charges through the facility of Electronic Clearing Services (ECS).

At present, the consumers having credit cards of certain specified banks alone can pay water and sewerage tax and charges through the CMWSS Board web site www.chennaimetrowater.com It is proposed to allow credit cards of more banks under this system as a consumer facilitation measure.

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Implementation of Information System Technology Planning (ISTP) The Government proposes to enhance the consumer facilitation measures so that the

consumers are able to register their service complaints on water supply and sewerage and pay water and sewerage tax and water supply charges at convenient locations. Towards this end, the ISTP project, which is presently under implementation in Area-V and its 18 Depot offices, will be extended to the whole of Chennai city. As a result, the collection centres will be fully computerised throughout the entire service area of CMWSS Board by providing hardware and software and network connectivity at a cost of about Rs.9.00 crore in the current year. This facility will enable the consumers to pay their bills at any location within the city irrespective of the location of their residence. CMWSS Board will provide facilities for online complaint registration, information on the complaint redressal status and monitoring system. This system will enable the consumers to have their complaints redressed faster.

Employees Welfare:

Employees are the most important resource of the Board. It is the endeavour of the Government and the Board to look after their welfare. Medical facilities are extended to the employees on par with the Government employees. Periodical medical camps are also conducted at the work locations.

The CMWSS Board will further improve the existing health check up programme for the field workers. It is proposed to organize Master Health checkup for the field workers and their family members from this year onwards. Immunization against the diseases such as Hepatitis – B and Typhoid will form part of the programme.

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New Proposals:

Improvements to Water Supply Distribution System Proposed Under JNNURM Funding:

The improvement works for water supply and sewerage system of Chennai City are being carried out according to the updated 1997 Master Plan. The works are being carried out from the funds availed as loan from the World Bank, HUDCO, TUFIDCO and other financial institutions as well as from own funds.

In respect of water supply distribution system, out of the 16 zones, improvement works to the

Water Distribution Stations have been completed in 12 zones and improvements to the Water Distribution System have been completed in 11 zones. For the balance 4 Water Distribution Stations and 5 Water Distribution Zones, improvement works will be taken up. It is also proposed to rehabilitate the old conduits conveying water from Redhills to Kilpauk. All these works are estimated to cost Rs.338.36 crore as detailed below and the detailed Project Report has been submitted to Government of India seeking funds under JNNURM Scheme. The works will be taken up during this year and will be completed in 2 years duration.

Sl. No. Component

Cost (Rs.in Crore)

1. Improvements to Water Distribution Station in Kilpauk

48.25

2. Improvements to Water Distribution Station in Anna Poonga

12.32

3. Improvements to Water Distribution Station in Southern Head works

1.92

4. Improvements to Water Distribution Station in Kalaignar Karunanidhi Nagar

23.96

5. Strengthening of water distribution system in Kilpauk zone

84.18

6. Strengthening of water distribution system in Anna Poonga zone

13.03

7. Strengthening of water distribution system in Southern Head Works zone

10.35

8. Strengthening of water distribution system in Kalaignar Karunanidhi Nagar

23.01

9. Strengthening of water distribution system in Triplicane zone

13.20

10. Providing valves in all 16 zones towards isolation of zones

16.00

11. Leak Detection and Rectification programme in Phase-VI

34.00

12. Proposals for extending basic amenities in unserved and unsewered areas to benefit urban poor population

12.04

13. Reconstruction of raw water transfer conduits I & III and repairs and rehabilitation of conduit II from Redhills to Kilpauk Water Treatment Plant (each conduit 10 kms)

46.10

TOTAL 338.36

Providing Water Supply and Sewerge Facilities to I.T. Corridor:

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Consequent on the emphasis laid by the Government for development of the I.T.

Corridor along Old Mamallapuram Road, development of software companies, I.T. parks and associated housing and commercial complexes is taking place at a rapid pace in that region. It is proposed to provide water supply and sewerage infrastructure facilities at a cost of about Rs.72.00 crore along IT Corridor.

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Water Supply and Sewerage Schemes to Adjacent Urban Local Bodies:

Consistent with the development and growth of Chennai city, the peripheral areas are also witnessing considerable growth. The Government is committed to provide basic civic services like water supply and sewerage to these local bodies also on an urgent basis in a phased manner. CMWSS Board is vested with the responsibility of planning and implementing water supply and sewerage schemes in these areas and is taking action to prepare schemes in this regard.

Water supply Schemes:

CMWSS Board has prepared Detailed Project Reports for providing comprehensive water supply schemes to Kathivakkam at a cost of Rs.6.23 crore, Avadi at a cost Rs.38.57 crore, Porur at a cost of Rs.6.11 crore and Ullagaram-Puzhuthivakkam (Part) at a cost of Rs.2.08 crore. For Thiruvottiyur, Thiruverkadu, Madhavaram, Ambattur and Maduravoyal, Detailed Project Reports are under preparation by CMWSS Board and will be implemented as deposit works.

Under Ground Sewerage Schemes:

Implementation of sewerage system in Pallavaram Municipality has been taken up by CMWSS Board at an estimated cost of Rs.52.72 crore as deposit work and will be completed by August 2007.

In Ambattur Municipality the provision of sewage collection system to the main Municipal

area covering 19 wards has been taken up by the Municipality under the technical supervision of CMWSS Board under Phase-I. Under Phase–II during current year Chennai Metro Water will construct Terminal Sewage Pumping Station and lay pipeline to convey the sewage to Koyambedu Sewage Treatment Plant at an estimated cost of Rs.7.50 crore. Under Phase-III, it is proposed to provide the sewerage system for other left out portion of Ambattur Municipality for which the survey work has been commenced to prepare the detailed project report.

Improvements and extension of sewerage system in Thiruvottiyur Municipal area will be taken up during current year at an estimated cost of Rs.25.60 crore as deposit work. Detailed Project Reports for providing comprehensive sewerage schemes for Porur, Maduravoyal, Kathivakkam and Madhavaram are being prepared by CMWSS Board.

CMWSS Board will also prepare a Detailed Project Report for providing comprehensive

sewerage facilities for adjacent local bodies covering five Municipalities (1.Manali, 2. Anakaputhur, 3. Pammal, 4. Thiruverkadu, 5. Poonamallee), nineteen Town Panchayats (1. Chinnasekkadu, 2. Puzhal, 3. Naravarikuppam, 4. Minjur, 5. Nandambakkam, 6. Mangadu, 7. Kundrathur, 8. Perungudi, 9. Pallikaranai, 10. Shollinganallur, 11. Sembakkam, 12. Chitlapakkam, 13. Madambakkam, 14. Peerkangaranai, 15. Perungalathur, 16. Thiruneermalai, 17. Meenambakkam, 18. Thirunindravur, 19. Thirumazhisai), eight Village Panchayats (1.Kottivakkam, 2. Nerkundram, 3. Mugalivakkam, 4. Keelkattalai, 5. Madipakkam, 6. Pozhichalur, 7. Cowl Bazaar, 8. Ayanambakkam) and one Cantonment (St. Thomas Mount) within Chennai Metropolitan Area in consultation with the local bodies concerned. Providing Water Supply and Sewerage Facilities to Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board (TNSCB) Tenements at Semmenchery :

Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board (TNSCB) is in the process of resettling families who are presently occupying the city river margins to Semmenchery located on Old Mamallpuram Road (IT Corridor). CMWSS Board has taken up the work for providing comprehensive water supply facilities at a cost of Rs.227.82 lakh and sewerage facilities at a cost of Rs.317.5 lakh at the instance of TNSCB as deposit works. These works will be completed during the current year.

Construction of Office Buildings During current year, buildings will be constructed for Depot and Deputy Area Engineer Offices at 10 locations. Office building will also be constructed for Area-VI with the required facilities for the

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efficient operation of the system as well as easy access to the consumers. Nearly Rs.232.79 lakh will be spent during current year on construction of these new buildings. Introducing Telemetry System :

The operation of the water supply distribution stations, sewage pumping stations and treatment plants are currently monitored through manual operation and personal supervision . In order to improve the operations of all the facilities through a computerised system whereby operations can be monitored from a single control location, it is proposed to provide Telemetry System in Area-VII of CMWSS Board at a cost of Rs.2.50 crore with the Government funds. This will lead to better monitoring and regulation of water supply and sewerage systems resulting in high order of consumer satisfaction.

Providing Safety equipments for the workers engaged in the Sewerage and Water Supply Maintenance Work

CMWSS Board is taking action to mechanise the maintenance work of sewerage system. However, inspite of mechanization efforts, manual labourers are also engaged in this work. Safety equipments such as safety belt, helmet, gas mask, gas detector, air compressor/exhauster, gloves, boots, etc. will be provided to field workers to ensure their safety while carrying out the maintenance works in sewerage and water supply system. During the current year, safety gears and equipments will be provided at a cost of Rs.3.00 crore with the financial grant from the Government.

TOWN PANCHAYATS

‘Town Panchayats’ refer to the local bodies, which are in transition from rural character to urban. In Tamil Nadu, there are 561 Town Panchayats. Till recently, these were classified as ‘Special Village Panchayats’ under the purview of Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994. The reason for reclassifying these Town Panchayats as ‘Special Village Panchayats’ was to mobilise more funds to these areas, but this did not happen. Further, there were representations from the councils of the reclassified ‘Special Village Panchayats’ to reconstitute them as ‘Town Panchayats’. The representations received from the councils of the erstwhile ‘Special Village Panchayats’ were considered by the Government and it was decided to reconstitute all the 561 Special Village Panchayats as Town Panchayats and bring them under the Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act, 1920.

Towns have become drivers of economic growth and offer opportunities for social and cultural

development of people. The population of the Town Panchayats is 76,46,386 which accounts for 12 % of the total population of the State. The total working population in agriculture is 6,53,143 and non agriculture is 16,77,600. Many of the towns under the category of ‘Town Panchayat’ are of tourism/ pilgrim importance and are of heritage value. It is therefore, necessary to provide adequate infrastructure facilities like water supply, sanitation, roads, street lighting and slum development. The Government proposes to adopt a holistic approach covering every aspect of infrastructure. Ecological imbalance is another area that will receive the attention of the Town Panchayats.

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Basic Infrastructure Water Supply

The present level of water supply in Town Panchayats is as follows;

Supply level No. of Town Panchayats Less than 20 lpcd 4 21 to 39 lpcd 103 40 to 69 lpcd 303 70 lpcd and above 151 Total 561 The Government will endeavour to provide adequate water supply to the towns (70 lpcd as per norms) by augmenting the sources, locating additional sources, improving the existing infrastructures and by providing additional components, repairs/ renewals etc. over a period of five years.

Rainwater harvesting will be assigned added importance as a measure of replenishing good water. Water bodies will be developed and maintained to harness rainwater.

Roads

Roads play an important role in the economical improvement of the towns. The Town Panchayats, as on date, maintain 14655 km length of roads, the classification is given below :

Cement Concrete Roads .. 2153 Km Black Topped Roads .. 5727 Km Metalled Roads .. 2639 Km Gravelled Roads .. 653 Km Earthern Roads .. 3483 Km

----------------- Total .. 14655 Km ----------------- Out of 14655 km of road, it is proposed to upgrade the existing road for a length of 861 km as

black top/cement concrete roads at a cost of Rs. 81.23 crore with the assistance of NABARD and Asian Development Bank. This apart, it is proposed to upgrade the existing road for a length of 500 km as Cement Concrete Road under various schemes. Street Lights Town Panchayats, at present maintain 2,84,592 street lights. The details are as under;

Highmast light .. 93 Mercury Light .. 2222 Sodium Vapour Lamp .. 38905 Tube lights .. 241749 Others .. 1623

-------------- Total .. 284592 -------------

It is proposed to provide 50 High Mast Lights, 1000 Sodium Vapour Lights and 5,000 tube

lights in the Town Panchayats during 2006-2007. Storm Water Drain

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Provision of storm water drain in all the areas of Town Panchayats is accorded high priority. It is proposed to provide 500 km of storm water drains at a cost of Rs. 5.00 crore in addition to improving the maintenance of already existing drains to a length of 5512 km. Bus Stand

At present, there are 206 bus stands maintained by the Town Panchayats. It is proposed to initiate steps to improve the upkeep of the existing bus stands and also to improve 50 Bus stands at a cost of Rs.8.00 crore. PUBLIC HEALTH Underground Sewerage System

Investigation works are under progress in 10 towns and Detailed Project Report has been prepared for 3 towns for providing Under Ground Sewerage Systems. Action will be taken for the early implementation of these schemes. Solid Waste Management

Improper disposal of solid waste is a health and environmental hazard. Solid Waste Management, therefore, assumes great importance. Solid waste management involves segregation of wastes at source, production of compost from waste, recycling of recyclable wastes and using plastics for laying BT roads. During the current financial year, the Government proposes to implement measures for solid waste management in all the 561 Town Panchayats.

Waste Water Treatment

Recycling of waste water goes a long way in the implementation of water economy policy. At present, Wastewater Treatment is implemented in Thirukurungudi and the tannery waste is being separated from the waste water in Jalagandapuram. It is proposed to implement this scheme in 15 Town Panchayats, namely Ponneri, Gummidipoondi, Thudiyalur, Sholinghur,Chitlapakkam, Sembakkam, Thiruneermalai, Perungalathur, Mamallapuram, Uthukottai, Naravarikuppam, Gandhi Nagar, Anaimalai, Orathanadu and Surandai. Crematorium

Eco friendly crematoriums are planned for Sulur, Pethanaickenpalayam, Thudiyalur, Naravarikuppam etc. It is proposed to construct compound walls around the burial ground and plant trees in the crematorium grounds.

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Slaughter House

There are 178 slaughter houses functioning in the Town Panchayats. It is proposed to take up modernization of the slaughter houses during the current financial year. Citizen Interface

Computerisation and modernisation is under implementation in all the Town Panchayats. As part of this programme, computers have been provided to all the 561 Town Panchayats. It is proposed to install user-friendly menu driven touch screen kiosks in the Town Panchayats in a phased manner. This would enable the public to get the details of Birth and Death Registration at the touch of a button. Every Town Panchayat will host a website and to make available service related information and for registering complaints. The website will also serve as a platform for publishing of tenders and award of contracts ensuring transparency in the procurement of goods and services.

Urban Poverty And Employment

It has been assessed that 24% of the population in Town Panchayats is in the category of below poverty line. Various poverty alleviation programmes are implemented to uplift these people. 22712 Self Help Groups (SHG) have been formed and necessary training imparted to these SHGs on economic activities. Projects

Tsunami Emergency Assistance Project

Under the ‘Tsunami Emergency Assistance Project’ assisted by Asian Development Bank, for an amount of Rs. 56.15 crore, the following relief and rehabilitation measures have been taken up and are under progress. Water Supply and Sanitation .. Rs. 8.95 Crore Roads & Drains & Buildings .. Rs.34.76 Crore Livelihood Component .. Rs.12.44 Crore

Based on the recommendations of the Second Finance Commission, the Government has allocated a sum of Rs.248.87 crore towards the Devolution of Funds. A portion of the amount is provided as equalisation-cum-incentive and reserve fund to the Town Panchayats, which had shown good performance in collection of taxes.

In addition, as 12th Finance Commission Grant, the Government has allotted Rs.32.10 crore

to the Town Panchayats.

M.K. STALIN, Minister for Rural Development

and Local Administration

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DEMAND NO. 34 MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND WATER SUPPLY DEPARTMENT

ESTIMATE OF THE AMOUNTS REQUIRED FOR EXPENDITURE IN 2006-2007

REVISED BUDGET ESTIMATE 2006-2007 (Rs. in thousands)

Revenue Capital Loan Total Demand for Grant – Voted

1,588,60,34 705,47,09 87,01.69 2,381,09,12

Appropriation- Charged

1 -- -- 1

NET EXPENDITURE RS. IN THOUSANDS

Head of Account 2004-2005 Accounts

2005-2006 Revised Estimate

2006-2007 Interim Budget Estimate

2006-2007 Revised Budget Estimate

2215 Water Supply and Sanitation

165,89,59 22,09,47 30,09,21 56,38,73

2217 Urban Development

99,07,93 197,64,42 99,20,23 487,58,66

2236 Nutrition 8,53,93 12,15,15 12,80,06 13,47,08

2251 Secretariat – Social Services

2,59,55 2,78,86 2,73,88 2,95,47

2505 Rural Employment

9,00,00 -- -- --

2515 Other Rural Development Programmes

2,16,99 -- -- 21,03,95

3475 Other General Economic Services

1,90,52 5,71,72 5,84,45 5,86,79

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3604 Compensation

and Assignments to Local Bodies and Panchayat Raj Institutions

633,02,26 600,49,75 623,36,37 1,001,29,67

4215 Capital Outlay on Water Supply and Sanitation

1,341,40,53 459,61,75 506,58,72 510,21,72

4217 Capital Outlay on Urban Development

60,52,08 92,19,14 74,54,01 90,11,42

4515 Capital Outlay on Other Rural Development Programmes

-- -- -- 80,14,28

5054 Capital Outlay on Road and Bridges

-- 2,00,00 24,99,67 24,99,67

6215 Loans for Water Supply and Sanitation

161,08,44 275,79,24 54,59,69 54,59,69

6217 Loans for Urban Development

-- 25,00,00 106,82,00 31,82,00

7615 Miscellaneous Loans

50,00 60,00 60,00 60,00