Chapter-111

Infrastructure

Roads and Bridges

Transport is a vital infrastructure for rapid socio-economic growth of any country. Out of the two important modes of transport i.e. Railways and Roads the latter's share in transport has been increasing continuously due to inherent advantages of door to door service, flexibility & reliability. These qualities of road transport made it the most popular system of transport in the country.

2. As per the analysis of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways the growth in motor vehicle population during 2001 to 2011 of around 10% has outstripped the modest growth in the roads network of 3.3%. This has resulted in the saturation of road capacities on many a stretches. Rehabilitation and construction of new roads are essential to provide sufficient, safe and efficient transportation for passenger and goods and are vital for making the economy competitive and for sustaining a high rate of growth. The need to promote road connectivity across the country and maintain road infrastructure poses an enormous challenge. The economic development, growth and development of cities, population distribution, energy consumption and access to markets and quality of life are some of the notable areas of influence of this sector. The heavy investments made in this sector contribute substantially to the country’s GDP and generates employment.

Status of roads

3. According to provisional population totals of Census 2011, the population density of India has gone up to 382 persons per square kilometre from 325 persons per square kilometer in 2011. On an average, 57 more people inhabit every square kilometre in the country as compared to a decade ago.

4. In Uttar Pradesh the population stands at 19.95 crores, the population density of UP has gone up to 828 persons per square kilometre from 690 persons per square kilometer in 2011. On an average, 138 more people inhabit every square kilometre in the state as compared to a decade ago. It implies that road network of the state is under tremendous pressure and needs improvement and expansion.

Road Network of UPCategory of Roads Present Status

1 National Highways 6685 *2 State Highways 7957  3 Major District Roads 7548  4 Other District Roads and Village Roads 357361 **  Total:- 379551 ***

* 3183km with PWD, 3502km with NHAI **Including 185448km Roads of RES, Ganna Vibhag, Mandi and Zila Parishad *** Out of this total painted length is only 237247 km

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Roads under P.W.D.

Category of Roads Present Status

1 National Highways (Including 3502 kms. under NHAI) 6685

2 State Highways 79573 Major District Roads 75484 Other District Roads 373735 Village Roads (Excluding 397 km unsurfaced roads) 134540  Total (excluding N.H. under NHAI) :- 190601

Status of connectivity of Villages and Habitations:

5. At present about 11% villages and 20% habitations remain unsaturated. Thus there is a substantial backlog of land transport infrastructure.

Status of connectivity habitations (As per PMGSY norms):Item Name 1000+ 500-999 250-500 <250 TOTAL1- Total number of habitations 41322 49573 55616 70051 2165622- Number of connected habitations (as on 25-12-2000) 28288 20121 15196 13333 769383- Number of unconnected habitations (as on 25-12-2000) 13034 29452 40420 56718 1396244- Number of habitations connected under PMGSY 7407 5132 717 608 138645- Number of habitations connected through other scheme 5620 24291 21888 30904 827036. Balance number of unconnected habitations 7 29 17815 25206 43057Note: 6221 habitations of more than 500 population category have been shown connected in the above table

as per PMGSY norms. However they are still unconnected.

.Status of village connectivity as per 2001 censusPopulation category Total villages Conncted villages

(3/12)Unconncted villages

1 Above 1500 27374 27118 2562 1000-1499 16718 15859 8593 500-999 25700 23767 19334 Upto 499 29734 21954 7780Total 99526 88698 10828

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Density of Roads in different States as per 2011 statistics

6. Out of 28 States, UP stood at 24th position in road density per lac population and at 10th position in road density per 100 sq km area in 2004, but as per latest statistics UP stands at 25th position in road density per lac population and at 9th position in road density per 100 sq km area.

7. Road density per lac population of UP is 195.54 km against a national average of 387.57 km.Road density per 100 sq km area of UP is 161.98 km against a national average of 142.68 km.

State Road Length (in kms)Per one lakh of population

Per 100 sq. km. of Area

1 Nagaland 1724.02 205.962 Arunachal pradesh 1558.98 25.743 Tripura 919.96 322.074 Mizoram 899.13 46.535 Assam 775.73 308.266 Sikkim 761.92 65.257 Goa 729.01 287.068 Manipur 702.98 85.709 Himachal pradesh 699.53 86.1510 Odisha 617.05 166.2311 Kerala 602.68 517.7712 Uttarakhand 487.08 92.1413 Karnataka 460.94 146.9214 Meghalaya 404.32 53.4315 Chhattisgarh 367.91 69.5116 Maharashtra 365.32 133.4117 Rajasthan 351.67 70.5118 West Bengal 327.55 337.1319 Punjab 303.90 167.1820 Andhra Pradesh 281.11 86.5321 Madhya Pradesh 271.76 64.0122 Tamil nadu 266.62 147.8923 Gujarat 258.66 79.6824 jammu & kashmir 215.00 12.1425 Uttar Pradesh 195.54 161.9826 Haryana 164.59 94.3827 Bihar 125.85 138.7428 Jharkhand 72.51 29.99

Connectivity of district head quarters by Four lane Roads

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8. To provide the better transport facility to the masses, the state govt. has taken up the task of providing four lane roads to all the 75 district head quarters. 28 district head quarter are already connected by four lane National Highways and 10 district head quarters are situated on National Highways which are either under construction or proposed for four laning. 14 district head quarters are situated on two lane NH but are covered under two laning with paved shoulder scheme of Government of India.

9. In addition to these 11 district head quarters are proposed for four laning under Public Private Partnership and 8 district head quarters are proposed for four laning from State resources. Thus 71 district head quarters will be connected by 4 lane roads in due course of time.

10. Remaining 4 district headquarters are situated on NH 76, NH 28, NH 28B and NH 19 and Uttar Pradesh Government has already requested Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India for 4 laning these NH.

11. Under this scheme Rs. 53.86 crores had been made in 2012-13 and an outlay of Rs. 350 crore has been proposed in 2013-14. Four laning of Etawah-Mainpuri Kuravali road, Chibramau Fatehgarh road and Zoya Amroha Road have already been sanctioned and others are likely to be sanctioned in the near future.

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya Samagra Gram Vikas Yojna

12. Connectivity of all villages/habitations of more than 250 population is the priority of the state government. In order to fulfill this aim state has launched Dr. Ram Manohar lohiya samagra gram vikas yojna from 17-5-2012, which considers the selected revenue village as the unit of development. All the habitations of more than 250 population of the selected villages will be covered under the scheme on the basis of single connectivity.

13. For all-round development and providing basic infrastructure like link roads etc. 1598 revenue villages have been selected in 2012-13 and selection of 2100 revenue villages per year in the next four years is proposed under this scheme i.e. a total of 10000 revenue villages are to be selected under this scheme.

14. For construction of link roads of the unsaturated habitations of the 1598 selected revenue villages, An expenditure of Rs 181 crore was incurred in 2012-13. An outlay of Rs. 350 crores has been proposed in financial year 2013-14 for continued works of the year 2012-13 and saturation of the unsaturated habitations of the 2100 revenue villages which will be selected in the year 2013-14.

15. An amount of Rs. 1660 crore has been proposed in 2013-14 to connect villages /habitations under all schemes like Zila Yojna, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya Samagra Gram Vikas Yojna and RIDF etc.

Strengthening/widening and Improvement of riding quality of Roads

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16. All single lane state highways and important MDR/ODR (where traffic density is high will be widened and strengthened to two lane standard. For this purpose about Rs. 2300 crore has been proposed in 2013-14 under State Sector, Rajya Sadak Nidhi, Central Road Fund and 13th Finance Commission etc. For construction of Indo Nepal Border road with the assistance of Government to India a provision of Rs 270 crore has been proposed in the annual plan 2013-14.

17. Against the amount of Rs. 356 crores, 68 works were sanctioned in 2011-12 and 51 works were sanctioned in 2012-13, for successful implementation of Kumbh Mela, improvement of road network around the Mela area in Allahabad, all the works have been successfully completed.

Width wise status of SH, MDR and ODRs

Category

Single Lane Length (kms.)

Double Lane Length (kms.)

Multi Lane Length (kms.)

Increase in double lane Length (kms.)

Increase in multi lane Length (kms.)1.04.07 1.04.12 1.04.07 1.04.12 1.04.07 1.04.12

SH 3624 1913 4743 5859 82 104 1116 22

MDR 3446 4921 859 2536 39 92 1677 53

ODR 28488 34190 1422 2835 223 348 1413 125

Total 4206 200

Thus more than four thousand km were widened during the XI Plan period.

Public Private Partnership in Road Sector through UPSHA

18. Uttar Pradesh State Highways Authority was established in 2004 for giving impetus to the private sector participation and was entrusted the viability study of selected state highways for four laning/strengthening and widening on PPP basis.

19. During 2012-13 agreements has already been framed for the four laning of following four economically viable state highways.

Name of Work Length (Kms.)

Estimated Cost (In Cr.)

1 Delhi-Saharanpur-Yamunotry road (SH-57) 206.089 1718.352 Bareilly-Almorah-Bageshwar road (SH-37) 54.00 354.073 Varanasi-Shaktinagar road (SH-5A) 115.00 1211.964 Meerut-Karnal road (SH-82) 87.155 583.23

20. RFQ have been invited for the following 11 State Highways :-

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Name of Work Length (Kms.)

Estimated Cost (In Cr.)

1 Shahjahanpur Hardoi Lucknow Road (SH-25) 162.4 1288.6

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Name of Work Length (Kms.)

Estimated Cost (In Cr.)

2 Basti Mehandawal Kaptanganj Tamkuhi Road (SH-64)

166.12 328.49

3 Akbarpur Jaunpur Mirjapur Dudhi Road (SH-5) 207.47 18654 Gorakhpur Maharajganj Road (SH-81) 53.16 586.915 Balrampur Gonda Jarwal Road (SH-1 A) 88 7656 Aligarh Mathura Road (SH-80) 38.96 424.397 Eta Tundla Road (SH-31) 57.16 186.618 Eta Shikohabad Road (SH-85) 51.42 358.219 Varanasi Bhdohi Gopiganj Road (SH-87) 60.12 362.710 Tadighat Bara Road (SH-99) 39.2 188.9311 Muzaffar Nagar Saharanpur Via Devbandh Road

(SH-59)52.7 773.8

21. For upgradation/maintenance on PPP basis the following 06 roads are targeted for feasibility study

Name of Work Length (Kms.)

1 Bahrich Gonda Faizabad Road (SH-30) 1902 Barily Badaun Kasganj Hathras Road (SH-33) 2323 Bharwari Manjhanpur Chitrakoot Road (SH-94 & MDR 26 B) 784 Pilibhit Farukhabad Bewar Road (SH-29) 2145 Sitapur Lakhimpur Khiri Road (SH-21) 456 Vidhamganj Kon Kota chopan Road (ODR) 59.3

22. An expenditure of Rs. 325.00 cr. was incurred during the year 2012-13 . An outlay of Rupees 200 crore has been proposed in the 2013-14 for land acquisition, utility shifting, cutting of trees etc.

Construction of Bridges/ROB

23. In order to provide proper access and shorter routes to even remotest areas construction of major bridges on rivers is given priority. Similarly to avoid traffic jams and congestion in urban areas, construction of ROBS is given due consideration. During 2012-13, major bridges 60 and 9 ROBs have been completed. An amount of Rs. 793.00 crore for bridges and an amount of Rs. 300.00 crores has been proposed for ROB for the year 2013-14 and about 80 bridges and 20 ROB are likely to be constructed during the year.

Financial Targets and Achievements:XI Plan Financial Targets and Achievements

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Total Approved outlay of XI Plan (Rs. Crores)

Year Outlay (Rs. Crores) Expenditure including Estab. (Rs. Crores)

24796.18

2007-08 3929.44 4395.352008-09 4804.95 5225.872009-10 4137.65 4437.552010-11 3585.22 4935.862011-12 3714.63 4584.66

  Total 20171.89 23579.29

XII Plan Financial Targets and AchievementsTotal Approved outlay of XII Plan (Rs. Crores)

Year Outlay (Rs. Crores) Anticipated Expenditure including Estab. (Rs. Crores)

454000

2012-13 4297.78 5068.642013-14 4950.25

  Total 9248.03 5068.64

Physical Targets and Achievements

Item Unit

XII Plan

Target

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

Targ Ach Targ Ach TargAnt. Ach Targ  

1a New const. of village roads Kms 33585 4071 5179 3268 4669 4067 2688 3196  

1 b Reconst/ Imp. of VR etc Kms 500     300 200 80 80 348  

1 c Imp of city Rds (M. Kanshiram ji Yojna) Kms

 

25 3 25 45        

2 Strengthening/Widening of SH/MDR/ ODR (incl. CRF) Kms 5341 1201 1898 1600 1552 522 1198 897  

3 Bridges Nos 300 69 60 60 71 80 60 80  4 ROB Nos 100 7 6 20 16 20 9 20  

5EAP                    -Strengthening (Rehabilitation) Kms   58 46            

6 Village Connectivity Nos. 9244 2500 548 2500 1166 2000 2000 2000  Note: 4070 habitations were connected in 2010-11 and 2445 habitations have been connected in 2011-12.

Power

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24. Power is the engine of growth of any developing economy. Consumption of electrical energy is a universally accepted indicator of progress in the agricultural, industrial and commercial sectors, as also of the well being of the people of the State. No major economic activity can be sustained without adequate and reliable supply of power. It plays a critical role in employment generation, regional development and poverty eradication. With rapid social, economic and industrial development of the state, the demand for electricity is increasing at an average rate of about 12% per annum. In order to keep the on going pace of development, the State has recognized the need for generation capacity augmentation, strengthening and augmentation of transmission and distribution network. Prevention of theft of electricity, reduction in system distribution losses and Energy conservation will also help in reducing the load/demand on the distribution system and help in providing quality supply of electricity to consumers. Presently Uttar Pradesh is facing a peak shortfall of 2000-2500 MW. As per Eighteenth EPS, the peak demand for Uttar Pradesh by the end of 12th Plan is estimated at around 23081 MW.

Expected Demand & Availability

25. The demand of power in the State of Uttar Pradesh is expected to increase significantly in the years to come and to meet this demand there is an urgent need to augment the generation capacity in the state. To meet this objective and ensure availability of 650 Kwh. per capita by the end of 2017, the Govt. of Uttar Pradesh has encouraged Private Participation in the Power Sector. Following table shows the projection of demand and availability in XII Plan:

Details of Demand & Availability 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Peak Load (As per 18th EPS) 13717 15667 17911 20498 23081

Estimated Available peak load 11679 12446 13361 16965 23630

26. As per CEA General Review 2011 report per capita consumption in U.P. during F.Y. 2009-10 is 386.93 Kwh against an all India average of 778.63 Kwh. U.P. is committed for per capita availability of 650 Kwh electricity by 2017.To meet the demand and achieve said avability as envisaged in Energy Policy, 2009, the State has taken steps to add nearly 16000 MW new generation capacity during the XII Plan period. The snapshot of power of Northern States as per CEA General Review 2011 for F.Y 2009-10 is given hereunder:

Item Haryana

Punjab U.P. Delhi Raj-asthan

Maha-rastra

Bihar Assam All India

Peak Demand 6133 9786 10856 4502 6859 19388 2249 920 119166

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(MW)Peak Met (MW) 5678 7407 8563 4408 6859 14664 1509 874 104009Per capita consumption Kwh Unit

1491.4 1663.0 386.93 1447.7 811.12 1054.1 117.48 209.21 778.63

Villages electrified Nos.

6764 12278 86450 158 28253 36296 23914 19741 497550

PLF State Sector %

81.99 88.43 64.26 82.62 82.84 69.71 9.62 49.97 70.90

27. In year 2009, Government of UP Announced energy policy 2009, which envisages that the per capita consuption of power would increase from 370 units to 1000 units by 2017. The salient features of the Energy policy, 2009 are as below:

Generation

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) route permitted: To encourage private participation, generation projects of 250 MW and above shall be allowed to be set up through MOU route by Independent Power Producer (IPP) besides already available routes of Case-1 and Case-2 methods as per standard guidelines of GOI.

Industry status: all new projects will be treated as “Industry” in terms of industrial policy of the State and all the incentives available to new projects will be applicable as per the Industrial Policy of the State.

State shall facilitate land assembly, water linkage and necessary clearances for the project as per policy of State Govt. The land cost shall be borne by the developer.

Sale of power to third party: Fifty percent of additional power will be allowed for third party sale in the case of optimised capacity of existing plants or the plants under commissioning.

Private participation in renovation, modernization and Management of existing power plants through Lease, Rehabilitate, Operate and Transfer.

Sale of existing plants to private sector or to any joint sector ventures for new capacity installation at old site.

Encouragement to setting up of Co-generation plants based on bagasse / bio-mass or any other non conventional fuel. These plants will be able to use conventional fuel for round the year generation as the co-generator may like. Which 50 % of the additional generation in off season would be allowed to be sold under open access system? While plants based on bagasse or bio-mass will be allowed to sell 10% of their total generation outside for next 10 years.

Transmission

Encouragement to private participation in Transmission to attract the necessary investments for strengthening and expansion of the Transmission system.

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Transmission licensees in the private sector would be encouraged and grant of right of way on conditions similar to that being granted to the State owned Transmission Company

Distribution

Private sector participation in both rural and urban area distribution business through a transparent competitive bidding process.

Transition period support to the distribution entities to ensure a successful turnaround of the State power sector.

Grant of open access on the existing State owned transmission network.

Renewable / Green Energy

Encouragement to renewable energy projects based on bio-mass, solar energy, municipal solid waste and industrial waste as well as mini, micro and small hydro power projects.

Proposed Additional Power Generation Capacity during 12th Plan

Name UnitsCapacity(MW)

UP'sShare(MW)

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

1 (A) State Sector

(i) Parichha Extn stage II 2*250 500 500 500        

(ii) Anapara (D) 2*500 1000 1000   1000      

(iii) Harduaganj Extn 2*250 500 500 250        

(iv) Harduaganj Extn Stage-II 1*660 660 660         660

  Sub Total   2660   750 1000     660

2 (B) Joint Sector

(i) Meja (UPRVUNL & NTPC) 2*660 1320 916         916

  Sub Total   1320 916         916

3 (C) Case-2

(i) Bara (JP Asso.) 3*660 1980 1782     1188 594  

 Sub Total

  1980 1782     1188 594  

4(D) Case-1*(i) 3000 MW     2756       2756  

(ii) 2000+4000MW     6000         6000

  Sub Total     8756       2756 6000

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Name UnitsCapacity(MW)

UP'sShare(MW)

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

5 (E) Private Sector (i) Sri Nagar Hydro 4*82.5 330 290     290   

6 (F) IPP (Hydro) 40 40 40         40

 7(G)  Central Sector              1040 1040 

  Total       750 1000 1188 4680 8656

Existing Generation Capacity at the end of previous year

14414 15164 16164 17352 22032

Total Available Generation Capacity at the end of the year

15154 16164 17352 22032 30688

Available peak load (considering availability factor 77%)

11679 12446 13361 16965 23630

Thermal Generation

28. The demand of electricity is increasing continuously. In order to minimise the gap between the demand and availability of electricity and to ensure better productivity of agricultural, industrial and other fields, U.P. Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam has envisaged installation of new Thermal Power Projects and renovation & modernization of old generating stations and extension of its existing Power Stations.

29. The details of installed capacity (de-rated) of thermal power stations under UPRVUNL on 31.12.2012 are as follows:-

POWER STATIONS

De-rated Installed Capacityin MW

as on 31.03.2012

De-rated Installed Capacityin MW

as on 31.03.20131. Obra 1288 =(2x50+2x94*+5x200) 1288=(2x50+2x94+5x200)2. Panki 210=(2x105) 210=(2x105)3. Harduaganj 415=(1x60+1x105+1x250) 415=(1x60+1x105+1x250)4.. Parichha 640=(2x110+2x210) 890= (2x110+2x210+1x250)5. Anpara 1630=(3x210+2x500) 1630=(3x210+2x500)

Total 4183 4433Note:-1. Obra unit # 6 of capacity 94 MW* was closed since 12.01.2011 has been deleted w.e.f .12.01.2011 vide

CEA notification no. CEA/PLG/DMLF/St. committee/545/2012 dated 27.03.2012.

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30. During the year 2012-13 Unit No. 5 & 6 (capacity 250MW each) of Parichha TPP has been taken on commercial load in 2012-13.The Unit no. 6 (94 MW) of Obra has been deleted from the installed capacity vide CEA notification no. CEA/PLG/DMLF/St. committee/545/2012 dated 27.03.2012. The Unit no.8 (94 MW) of Obra TPS is closed since 21.06.2011 is under process of deletion.

31. During the 12th Plan (2012-17), UPRVUNL has planned to install new units/Thermal Power Projects as detailed below:-

Name of Thermal power project Capacity in MW

Whether Spilled over from 11th

Plan

Construction proposed to start in 12th Plan

A IN STATE SECTOR1. 1x250 MW Harduaganj TPP 250 MW Yes2. 2x250 MW Parichha TPP 500 MW Yes3. 2x500 MW Anpara-D Thermal Power

project1000 MW Yes

4. 1x660 MW Harduaganj Thermal Power project

660 MW Yes

5. 2x660 MW Obra ‘C’ Thermal Power project

1320 MW Yes

6. 2x660 MW Anpara ‘E’ Thermal Power project

1320 MW Yes

7. 1x250 MW Panki Thermal Power project

250 MW Yes

Total of A 5300 MW

B IN JOINT VENTURE WITH UPRVUNL1. Meja Thermal Power project(in joint

venture with NTPC)(2x660 MW)1320 MW Yes

2. Thermal Power project in joint venture with NLC(3x660MW)

1980 MW Yes

Total of B 3300 MW

Total (A+B) 8600 MW

Projects under construction/proposed in State Sector/Joint Venture

STATE SECTOR:

2x250 MW Harduaganj Thermal Power Extension Project-The Boiler, Turbine and Generator (B.T.G.) work of this project is being got executed through BHEL. The zero date of this project is 07.09.2006. First unit of 250MW (unit no.-8) has been synchronised on 10.08.2011 and has been taken on commercial load w.e.f. from 01.02.2012. The work of unit no 9 is in progress. The revised project cost is Rs. 2956.25 crore towards which Rs. 886.88 cr (i.e. 30%) shall be met as UP Govt equity.

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2x250 MW Parichha Thermal Power Extension Project-The B.T.G. work of this project is being got executed through BHEL. The zero date of this project is 04.08.2006. First unit of 250MW (unit no.-5) has been taken on commercial load w.e.f. 17.07.2012. The work of unit no 6 is in progress.The revised project cost is Rs. 2920 crore.

2x500 MW Anpara ‘D’ Thermal Power Project:-The BTG and some part of associated BOP including Chimney and Ash Handling System are being got constructed through BHEL. The zero date of this project is 13.01.2008. The proposed Synchronization dates for first and second units are 15.06.2013 and 15.09.2013 respectively. The estimated cost of this Project is Rs. 5358.79 crore, towards which Rs. 1607.40 crore shall be met as UP Govt. equity.

1x660 MW Harduaganj Extn. (II) TPP:This is a Super Critical Thermal Power Project being undertaken by UPRVUNL and this Project is being set up in the existing premises of Harduaganj Thermal Power Station. The Detailed Project Report has been prepared by M/s NTPC Ltd. MOEF has already accorded Terms of Reference (TOR) for EIA Study. Final EIA Study Report after public hearing has been submitted to MOEF on 29.08.2011 for NOC. Govt. of UP has accorded approval, in September 2011, for construction of this project through UPRVUNL. Water allocation for the Project has been accorded by U.P. Irrigation Department. Application has been sent to Ministry of Coal, GoI for Long Term Coal Linkage for 3.33 Million Tons of coal. Loan of 80% of the estimated cost has been sanctioned by M/s PFC, New Delhi. M/s DESIEN has been appointed consultant for the project on 13.08.2012. Preparation of technical specification is under process.The estimated cost of the Project is Rs. 4826.50 Crores (20% equity and 80% loan), towards which Rs. 965.30 crore shall be UP Govt. Equity.

2x660 MW Obra ‘C’ TPP: Draft DPR for this project has been prepared. The Chendipara Coal Block has been allocated by Ministry of Coal for this project. Water (54 cusec) for this project has been allocated by UP Government from Rihand Reservoir. Approval from Govt of U.P. for construction of this project has been accorded on 31.07.2012. The appointment of consultant is under process. The estimated cost of the Project is Rs. 8777.71 Crores, towards which Rs. 1755.54 cr (20% of estimated cost) shall be met as UP Govt. equity.

Panki TPP:Energy Task Force, UP Govt. in the meeting held on 03.06.2012 instructed to carry out feasibility study in Panki Thermal Power Station for installing maximum capacity thermal power plant. M/s DESEIN was appointed as consultant for carrying out this feasibility study.As per energy task force and AAI approval,1x660 MW unit is to be installed. DPR is being prepared by M/S DESEIN.

2x660 MW Anpara ‘E’ TPP: Consultant M/s EVONIC has informed that due to insufficient land the installation of two units of 660 MW each is not feasible. Now the possibility is being explored for installing one unit of 660 MW. 54 cusec water has been allocated from Rihand Reservoir for this project. UP Power Transmission Corporation has been requested to provide report regarding power evacuation and M/s RITES has been

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requested to provide report for transportation of coal. The installation of 1x660 MW unit will be considered after due study reports.

JOINT VENTURE:

2x660 MW Meja TPP:

32. This project is being implemented under the Joint Venture of UPRVUNL & NTPC in Tehsil Meja of Distt Alahabad. NTPC and UPRVUNL will have the equity share as 50:50 percent. The State will have 75% share of the electricity generated from this project. The JV Company “Meja Urja Nigam (P) Ltd (MUNPL)” has been formed between UPRVUNL and NTPC. Coal linkage for this project has been approved by Ministry of Coal, GOI. Letter of Assurance for issue coal for 5.59 MT per annum from South Eastern coal field, Chattisgarh has been issued. Environmental Clearance for this project has been accorded in January 2011 by MOEF, Govt. of India. Loan agreement for Rs. 7575.00 Crore has been signed on 06.06.2012 with consortium of sixteen banks led by State Bank of India. The zero date of the project is fixed as May-2012. The proposed Commercial Operation Date of 1 st & 2nd unit is September-2016 and March-2017 respectively.

33. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 10829.58 crore (30% equity and 70% loan), towards which Rs. 1624.44 crore (UPRVUNL’s share of equity) shall be met as UP Govt. Equity.

3x660 MW Thermal Power Project (Ghatampur):

34. This project is proposed to be installed in Tehsil Ghatampur, Distt Kanpur under joint venture of UPRVUNL and Neyveli Lignite Corp (P) Ltd. Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd and UPRVUNL will bear the equity share respectively as 51:49 percent. The joint venture agreement (JVA) has already been signed on 06.10.2012 and the joint venture company “Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited (NUPPL)” has been registered on 09.11.2012. Topographical survey of the proposed site has been got done through IIT, Kanpur. Feasibility Report has been got prepared by NLC through consultants M/s Fitchner. Terms of Reference have been fixed by MOEF and EIA study has been completed. Application has been moved by NLC for allocation of coal block. U.P. Govt. has accorded approval for allocation of 80 cusec water. Notification for the Land acquisition has been published in Nov, 2011 by Govt. of UP under section 4 of Land Acquisition Act. Publication of Land acquisition under Section-6 of Land Acquisition Act is under process.

35. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 11880.00 crore (30% equity and 70% loan), towards which Rs. 1746.36 crore (UPRVUNL’s share of equity) shall be met as UP Govt. Equity.

Renovation & Modernisation (R&M)/ Refurbishment/ Uprating schemes

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Refurbishment/Up-rating of 5x200 MW Units of Obra ‘B’ TPS

36. Refurbishment scheme of 5x200 MW Units(unit no. 9 to 13) of Obra ‘B’ was initially costing Rs 1635 Crore but some additional works costing Rs 81.66 crores have also been added to this scheme resulting in total cost of Rs 1716.66 crores. Under this scheme apart from complete R&M of boiler, turbine rotors of these units are to be replaced with advanced design of new rotor to enhance the capacity of each unit from 200 MW to 216 MW. This scheme is being executed through BHEL. Zero date of the scheme is 20.06.2006. After refurbishment, Unit no. 9-was synchronized on 17.09.2010 but due to some short comings it could not be stabilized. BHEL has re synchronized this unit after rectification on 13.07.2011.

37. Now after break-up of contract between M/s BHEL and M/s Power Machine, Russia, the R& M of remaining units are to be done at the name plate rating which shall take nearly about 33 months from the date of finalization of BBU. Unit no. 11 was given shut down on 13.07.2011 and Unit no.-10 was given shut down on 22.03.2012 and the work is in progress.

R&M Scheme of unit no. 7 and 8 (2x100 MW) of Obra A TPS

38. This R&M scheme is being executed by M/S BHEL. Zero date of the scheme is 04.12.2009. Estimated cost of the scheme is Rs.178.00 crores towards which loan of Rs. 142.40 crore has been finalised with PFC and remaining Rs. 35.60 crore shall be met from state government equity/internal resources. Initially this scheme was for unit no. 7 & 8. Subsequently unit no 8 was given shut down on 26.06.2011 and as per CEA guide lines this unit has been proposed for deletion from the installed capacity. The work of unit no.7 is in progress . After completion of the scheme, 60 % average PLF of unit no. 7 is expected and the unit is expected to run for the period of 5 years or more.

R&M of unit no. 2 of Parichha TPS.

39. Estimated cost of this scheme is Rs.287.50 Crore. The Loan of Rs 218.48 Crore has been arranged from PFC and remaining Rs 69.02 Crs shall be required from Govt. of U.P. BTG work is to be executed by M/S BHEL and BOP by approved vendors of BHEL. The scheme cost includes BTG work of unit no. 2 and BOP work of unit no. 1 & 2 of Parichha TPS. After completion of scheme, average PLF of unit is expected to be sustained near about 75%. The old ESPs are being replaced by new one so that the environmental norms will be achieved, oil coal and auxiliary consumption will be reduced.

R&M Scheme for unit no.1 of Parichha TPS (1x110 MW)

40. To improve the performance from 55 % to 75% PLF and to improve the Boiler and condenser condition, R&M of unit no.1 of Parichha TPS (1x110 MW) is required .The estimated cost of the R&M scheme is Rs. 93.89 crores which is to be financed by PFC and UP Govt/UPRVUNL. The scheme cost include BTG work of unit no. 1 of Parichha TPS only and BOP work is already covered in the ongoing R&M work of unit no. 2 .The BTG work is got to be executed by M/S BHEL.

Uprating of unit no. 7 of Harduaganj TPS from 110 MW to 120 MW

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41. Uprating work of Unit no. 7 of Harduaganj TPS is being executed by M/S BHEL. Estimated cost of the scheme is Rs.392.00 crores. Loan of Rs. 313.60 crore has been finalised with PFC and remaining Rs. 78.40 crore shall be met from state government equity/internal resources. Zero date of the scheme is 12.06.2009. After completion of this scheme capacity of unit no.7 will be enhanced from 110MW to 120MW and 80% PLF is expected with 15 years life extension.

R&M Scheme of unit no. 4 and 5 (2x500 MW) of Anpara ‘B’ TPS

42. R&M scheme of unit no. 4 and 5 of Anpara ‘B’ TPS is being executed by M/S BHEL & M/S MITSUI & Co. Japan, OEM and others. The total cost of scheme is Rs.691.97 cr. out of which Loan agreement amounting to Rs 553.576 crore has been finalised by PFC and remaining Rs. 138.39 cr. from state government equity/internal resources. Work is under progress. After completion of scheme, average PLF of units are expected to be sustained above 90%.

Proposed R&M /Refurbishment schemes

Proposed Refurbishment Scheme for Anpara ‘A’ TPS (3x210 MW)

43. To improve the performance from 77% to 80% PLF and expected to increase the life of the machines upto 15 years , Refurbishment of the machine i.e unit no.1,2,3 of Anpara “A” TPS is required .The estimated cost of the Refurbishment scheme is Rs. 856.3961 crores which is to be financed by PFC and UP Govt/UPRVUNL. The work is got to be executed by M/S BHEL, OEM and others. This scheme is under formulation.

44. ERP-Networking in U.P. Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited and Process Computerization through ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) for carrying out most of the routine activities:UPRVUNL started the IT project named as PRAGATI (Process Re-engineering and Growth Acceleration through Technology Infusion) with the aim to transform the organization by computerizing and automating all its major processes and systems. The main components of the project are as follows:

Networking and End user computing

ERP implementation

Mimic Telemetry

Unified communication systems

Data Center/Disaster Recovery

Data-warehouse and Decision Support Systems

CCTV and Biometric Systems

Training

45. The above envisage an automated environment, with detailed Business Process Re-engineering activity and backed with a robust and reliable database of all the functions of the Nigam. The work environment proposed will be complemented by ERP and other software systems leading to standardized

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procedures and enable data availability with a sound decision support system as the core functionality. On direction of Energy Task Force (ETF) of UP Govt, IIT, Kanpur was appointed as Institutional Monitor for the entire project.

46. A major work to be taken up under this project is of telemetry. Through telemetry the plant data shall be brought on a common protocol, which is called as OPC work for OPC compliance carried out through OEMs For proper monitoring of the plant operations and status, it was also decided to get a mirror image of the plant DCS available at the corporate level. This mirror image shall keep the Corporate informed on plant status on real time basis. The data so obtained shall also be used for Plant Performance calculations, software supply for which also being in the scope of this project, and predictive maintenance - which shall help improvement in plant availability and help in predictive maintenance.

47. Need was later felt for getting Plant Optimization Systems, fault diagnostics, proactive information for carrying out predictive maintenance and optimal operations. But since our plant instrumentation and position at existing operating plants may not be conducive at this stage, it was felt that these systems may first be used at new plants. Already, there is provision of PADO proposed at Anpara ‘D’. In view of this, these systems are proposed to be taken up at 2X210 MW Parichha, 2X250 MW Parichha and 2X250 MW Harduaganj to start with, followed up by Obra 5X200 MW Anpara 2X500 MW and Anpara 3X210 MW, if found useful. But budget for these shall be extra to the IT budget taken up till now.

48. Capital cost of this project as on date is estimated at Rs. 180.30 Crore towards which Rs 162.27 Crs will be met by Loan from financial institution and Rs 18.03 Crs shall be UP Govt. equity.

Action Plan under CREP (Corporate Responsibility for Environmental Protection) for Environmental Protection as per directives of CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board)

49. An action plan for various works under CREP required to be executed at Anpara, Obra, Panki, Parichha and Harduaganj Thermal Power Stations for meeting out the various norms fixed by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), New Delhi amounting to Rs. 532.00 Crores have been approved by UPRVUNL Board of Directors.

50. Works amounting Rs. 152.00 Crores in respect of Obra B (5X200 MW) are included in the refurbishment scheme for which approval has been given by UP Govt. This work has been awarded to BHEL. Further the work of installation of new ESPs at Harduaganj (unit # 3,5 & 7) and Parichha 2x210 MW has also been awarded to BHEL. The action plan includes mainly following works at all the Thermal Power Stations -

Installation of ESPs for meeting the emission norms of 100 mg/Nm3 .

Installation of dry fly ash extraction plant .

Installation of opacity meter with online recording facility.

Installation of Ash Water Recirculation System.

Installation of Effluent Treatment Plant.

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Installation of Sewage Treatment Plant.

Installation of Flue Gas Conditioning System.

51. Total expected cost of work shall be Rs. 725.257 Crore including the works amounting Rs 152.00 crores of Obra (5X200 MW). There will be indirect benefit towards improvement in the generation as the standards fixed by the Central Pollution Control Board will be achieved and therefore it will improve environment of the power stations and its surrounding area.

Investment Plan of UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd. for 2013-14(Rs. Crs.)Particulars From UP

Govt.Internal Resources

From FI Total

A New Projects

1. Harduaganj Extn TPP 2x250 MW 30.95 0.00 0.00 30.952. Parichha Extn TPP 2x250 MW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.003. Anpara-D TPP 2x500 MW 80.00 0.00 679.00 759.004. Harduaganj Extn-II TPP 1x660 MW 300.00 127.31 300.00 727.315. Obra ‘C’ TPP 2x660 MW 342.00 86.08 308.00 736.086. Panki TPP 1.00 0.00 4.00 5.007. Anpara-E TPP 2x660 MW 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.008. Meja TPP(JV with

NTPC)2x660 MW 19.69 0.00 0.00 19.69

9. Ghatampur TPP (JV with NLC)

3x660 MW 270.00 0.00 60.00 330.00

Sub Total A 1044.64 213.39 1351.00 2609.00B Refurbishment/R&M Scheme1. Refurbishment/Uprating

of Obra TPS5x200 MW 0.00 0.00 266.00 266.00

2. R & M of Unit 7 & 8 of Obra

2x100 MW 0.00 0.00 32.67 32.67

3. R&M of Unit-1 of Parichha TPS

110 MW 18.78 0.00 105.00 123.78

4. R&M of Unit-2 of Parichha TPS

110 MW 0.00 0.00 70.00 70.00

5. Uprating of Unit-7 of Harduaganj TPS

110 MW 1.00 0.00 74.60 75.60

6. R&M of Anpara B 2x500 MW 0.00 0.00 401.84 401.847. Anpara ‘A’

Refurbishment3x210 MW 0.00 0.00 387.36 387.36

ERP Net Working 8.00 0.00 39.50 47.50Works under CREP 0.00 0.00 103.85 103.85Additional R&M of Obra TPS Unit 9-13

0.00 0.00 15.00 15.00

Sub Total B 27.78 0.00 1495.82 1523.60Total A+B 1072.42 213.39 2846.82 4132.63

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52. To meet the shortfall in availability of power following projects are being taken up under Case-2 and under MOU route in 12th Plan.

53. Under Case-2 the State Govt. will arrange land, provide water linkage, arrange fuel linkage and obtain all statutory clearances for the project. Govt. of U.P. efforts have resulted into huge participation by private sector in U.P. Power Sector.

54. The work of Bara (3x660MW) has already been awarded on competitive bidding basis and work is in progress. The work for 2x660 MW Karchhna Power Project has been awarded on competitive bidding basis but land acquisition has been quashed by the Hon’ble High Court subject to deposit of compensation by the land owners.In view of the decision of Hon’ble High Court ETF has decided that the land acquisition be done again. Bid process for selection of developer for 2x660 MW Jawaharpur (Etah) Thermal Power Project & 3x660 MW Sonebhadra Power Project is under progress.

Memorendum of Understanding(MOU) Projects (i) Bhognipur Power Project (2x660MW) Distt. Ramabainagar (M/s Himawat Power Pvt. Ltd.)(ii) Bhognipur Power Project (Phase-II) (2x660MW) Distt. Ramabainagar (M/s Lanco Anpara

Power Ltd.) (iii) Lalitpur Power Project (3x660MW) Distt. Lalitpur (Bajaj Hindustan Ltd.)(iv) Murka Power Project near Bargarh (2x300MW) Distt. Chitrakoot (M/s Creative Thermolite

Pvt.Ltd.)(v) Bargarh Power Project (3x660 MW) Distt. Chitrakoot (M/s Bajaj Hindustan Ltd.)(vi) Farakkhabad Power Project (1x250 MW) Distt. Farakkhabad (M/s Parikh Aluminax)(vii) Auriya Power Project (1x250 MW Distt. Auriya (M/s Uniteck Machines Ltd.)(viii Sandila Power Project (2x660 MW) Distt.Hardoi (M/s Torrent Power Ltd.)(ix) Gazipur Power Project (2x660 MW) Distt.Gazipur (M/s Valaspan Power Ltd.)

Case-2 Projects(i) Bara Thermal Power Project (3x660 MW) Distt. Allahabad (M/s. J.P. Associates)(ii) Karchhana Thermal Power Project (2x660 MW) Distt. Allahabad (M/s. J.P. Associates)(iii) Jawaharpur Thermal Power Project (2x660 MW) Distt. Etah (iv) Dopaha Thermal Power Project (3x660 MW) Distt. Sonebhadra

Hydro Generation

55. There has been rising demand of power during the last decade but due to various reasons its production has not been raised to meet out the demand. As per the prescribed norms, installed capacity of Hydro Power Stations in Uttar Pradesh is very low compared to thermal power installed capacity. Consequent upon the creation of new state of Uttaranchal in the year 2000, major portion of the installed hydro generation capacity and the hydro power potential are now located in Uttaranchal while Uttar Pradesh is left with limited possibilities of hydro power potential available only on canals and Dam toes. At the beginning of 12th plan, the present installed hydro generating capacity in the state under UPJVNL is

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526.7 MW. The power station wise generation details for F.Y. 2011-12 & F.Y. 2012-13 are given as below:

Name of the Hydro Electric Power Stations

Installed Capacity Gross Generation (M.U.)

F.Y. 2011-12 F.Y. 2012-13Rihand 300 MW 632.77 770.99Obra(H) 99 MW 243.90 313.72Matatila 30.6 MW 152.81 118.27Khara 72 MW 374.46 374.85SHPs on Upper Ganga Canal 15.5 MW 21.23 21.64SHPs on East Yamuna Canal 6 MW 3.02 5.50Sheetla SHP 3.6 MW 3.32 2.06Total 526.7 MW 1431.51 1607.32

56. Electricity generated from the above Hydro Power Stations is presently being transmitted to U.P. Power Corporation Ltd. for distribution.

57. As proposed in 12th Five Year Plan, Renovation & Modernization(R&M) work of reservoir based Rihand (300 MW), Obra (99 MW) & Matatila (30.6 MW) hydro power stations will continue as such these will provide fresh lease of useful life to plant and machineries alongwith better and modern technology resulting in better efficiency, operational ease and lesser maintenance as well as bringing break down/outages to bare minimum, which shall ensure minimum loss of generation. Based on RLA Study for Renovation & Modernization of these 65-70 years old U.G.C. projects (Nirgazini- 5.0 MW, Chittaura-3.0 MW, Salawa-3.0 MW & Bhola-2.7 MW), Nigam had decided to construct new power house of higher capacity at adjoining sites. As per order of the U.P. Govt. earlier these Projects were to be developed under Upper Ganga Canal Express Way Project in Private Sector under PPP.

58. Besides completion of above mentioned renovation and modernization works, Nigam is in process to construct Khara Small Hydro Project (2x750KW=1500KW) in Distt. Saharanpur under new Scheme during 12th Five Year Plan. Approval for construction has already been accorded by U.P. Govt.

59. In addition to this, as per Govt. policy, after identification, U.P. Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. has processed to establish following 10 new Small Hydro Electric Projects under the aegis of PPP mode.

5 No. SHPs (Ramganga – 3.2 MW, Madho I – 3.75 MW, Madho II – 2.5 MW, Dunda – 3.5 MW and Bandraun – 14.0 MW) have been allotted to private developer after selection on the basis of competitive tariff based bidding. Except Bandraun, the developer has submitted detailed project reports and the same have been sent to Irrigation Department for issuing of No Objection Certificate.

Rebidding process of 04 Nos. projects (Khairi – 3.75 MW, Shahjahanpur Nahil – 2.5 MW, Karmnasa – 2.0 MW and Sharda Sagar – 1.5 MW) is under process. However, the Malakpur Rehri – 4.0 MW is not found technically feasible.

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60. Hence for forthcoming financial year 2013-14, the outlay proposal for Annual Plan is as under:-Investment Plan of UP Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. for 2013-14

(Rs. in Lacs)Hydro Power Station Under Plan Outside Plan (From

Internal Resouces)Total Outlay

(A) Renovation & Modernization WorkRihand - 100.00 100.00Obra(H) - 50.00 50.00Matatila - 50.00 50.00SUB TOTAL - 200.00 200.00

(B) New Hydro Electric Power ProjectKhara SHP 139.00 325.00 464.00SUB TOTAL 139.00 325.00 464.00TOTAL(A + B) 139.00 525.00 664.00

TRANSMISSION WORKS

61. At present U.P.Power system has the transmission network to cater to about 10000 MW power. The details of transmission network are given below:

Existing Transmission NetworkVoltage Lines(Ckt.)

(as on 31-3-2013)Sub-stations (No./MVA) (as on 31-3-2013)

800 KV 410.93 1/1000400 KV 4259.415 14/8935220 KV 7944.382 70/20895132 KV 13443.071 283/2552433 KV 34575 2746/27001

62. At the end of 12th Plan 2012-17, U.P.Power transmission system has to be expanded to cater to total power to meet the evacuation requirement of 30000 MW of power .Accordingly transmission development plan has been framed. The projects of 765 KV & 400 KV project have also been identified and projects of 220 KV & 132 KV are also being developed.

63. UPPTCL intends to construct the 03 nos. 765 KV & 09 nos. 400 KV substations along with associated lines under PPP for evacuation of power from upcoming thermal power stations. All the transmission works proposed in private sector have been divided in to two packages of about Rs.5294.05 crores & Rs. 4876.36 crores (Total Rs. 10000 crores). Package 1 has been awarded to M/s. Isolux & Package 2 awarded to M/s. Cobra.

Normal Development Works

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64. Due to increase in demand of electricity some of the substations /lines are overloaded.To meet the increasing demand it is essential to increase the capacity of the substations and to create new substations and lines.

Power Evacuation Works during XI Plan carried forward in XII Plan

Rosa TPS Stage-II(2X300) MW

Anpara’D’(2X500) MW

Srinagar HEP(4X82.5) MW

Bara(3X660) MW, Karchana(2X660) MW and Meja(2X660) MW:-

Paricha Extn.(2X250) MW:-

Power Evacuation works duing XII Plan

Jawaharpur TPS (3x660) MW:-

765 KV SC Jawaharpur-Agra (UP) line. (120 Km.)

LILO of 765 KV SC Mainpuri- Gr. Noida line (approved in XI Plan) at Jawaharpur (2x10 Km.)

765/400/220 KV with (2x1000 MVA, 765/400KV & 2x500 MVA, 400/220 KV) ICTs at Jawaharpur

LILO of both circuits of 400 KV DC Mainpuri (765 KV)-Aligarh (400 KV) line (approved in XI Plan) at Jawaharpur (2x2x15 Kms.)

LILO of 400 KV SC Panki-Muradnagar lines (existing) at Jawaharpur (2x15 Kms.)

LILO of 220 KV SC Mainpuri (PG)-Etah line (existing) at Jawaharpur (2x5 Kms.)

i. LILO of 220 KV SC Mainpuri-Harduaganj line (existing) at Jawaharpur (2x5 Kms.)

ii. 220 KV DC Jawaharpur-Etah (New S/s) line (2x20 Km.)

Bhognipur TPS I (2x660) MW:-

i) 765 KV SC Bhognipur I-Orai(PGCIL) line.(50 Km.)ii) 765 KV SC Bhognipur I-Bhognipur II Interconnector line (1.5 Km.)

iii) 765 KV SC Bhognipur I-Jawahapur line. (180 Km.)

Bhognipur TPS II (2x660) MW:-

765 KV SC Bhognipur II-Ghatampur lines. (35 Km.)

Lalitpur TPS (3x660) MW:-

i) 765 KV SC Lalitpur-Bhognipur I line. (200 Km.)

ii) 765 KV SC Lalitpur-Agra (UP) line. (470 Km.)

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iii) 765 KV SC Agra (UP)-Agra (PG) line. (50 Km.)

iv) 765/220 KV with (2x 300 MVA) ICT at Lalitpur switchyard.

v) 220 KV DC Jhansi-Lalitpur-Lalitpur switchyard line. (2x90 Km.)

Sandila TPS (2x660) MW:-

a. LILO of Ghatampur-Hapur line (proposed under Ghatampur TPS Evacuation) at Sandila (2x40 Kms.)

b. 765 /400 KV with (2x1000 MVA) ICT at Sandila.

c. 400 KV SC Sandila-Farukhabad line. (100 Km.)

d. 400 KV DC Sandila-Lucknow (Hardoi Road) lines. (2x50 Km.)

Ghatampur TPS (3x660) MW:-

i. 765 KV SC Ghatampur-Hapur lines (470 Km.).

ii. 765/400 KV and 400/132 KV with ICTs (2x1000) MVA and (3x200) MVA respectively at Ghatampur.

iii. 400 KV DC Ghatampur – Kanpur (PG) line. (2x30 Km.)

Meja- II TPS (2x660) MW:- (In addition to approved integrated evacuation system of Bara TPS (3x660) MW, Karchana TPS (2x660) MW and Meja TPS-I (2x660) MW described in XI Plan works)

i) 765 KV SC Meja-II-Ghatampur lines. (235 Km).ii) 765/400 KV with (2x1000) MVA ICT at Meja-II Switchyard.

iii) LILO of one circuit of 765 KV Bara-Mainpuri lines (already approved in XI Plan at Unnao.

Other major strengthening works duing XII Plan

1. Meerut/Modipuram 765 KV S/S with (2x1500 MVA, 765/400 and 2x500 MVA, 400/220 KV) ICT.

2. 765 KV SC Meerut/Modipuram-Hapur line. (40 Km.)

3. 765 KV SC Meerut/Modipuram-Meerut (PG) line. (15 Km.)

4. 400 KV SC Meerut/Modipuram-Meerut (PG) line.(20 Km.)

5. LILO of 400 KV SC Muradnagar-Muzaffarnagar line (existing) at Meerut/Modipuram (765 KV) (2x30 Kms.)

6. Agra (UP) 765 KV S/S with (2x1500 MVA, 765/400 KV) ICT.

7. LILO of on circuit of 400 KV 2xSC Agra-Agra (PG) line (existing-PG) at Agra(UP)-765 KV (2x10 Kms.)

8. LILO of 400 KV SC Agra-Muradnagar lines (existing) at Agra (UP)-765 KV (2x20 Kms.).

9. 400 KV SC Agra (UP) (765 KV)-Agra (South) line. (30 Km.)

10. Mugalsarai/Sahupuri 400 KV S/S with (2x315 MVA, 400/220 KV) ICT.

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11. LILO of 400 KV SC Anapra-Mau lines (existing) at Mugalsarai/Sahupuri (2x15 Kms.)

12. Noida (Sector-123) 400 KV S/S with (4x200 MVA, 400/132 KV) ICT.

13. 400 KV DC Noida (Sector -123)-Noida (Sector-148) line. (2x30 Km.)

14. Morti 400 KV S/S with (2x315 MVA, 400/220 KV) ICT.

15. 400 KV DC Morti-Ghaziabad (Atore) line.(2 Km.)

16. Lalukheri 400 KV S/S with (2x315 MVA, 400/220 KV) ICT.

17. 400 KV SC Lalukheri-Shamli line. (50 Km.)

18. 400 KV SC Lalukheri-Bulandshahar (PG-765 KV) line (95 Km.)

19. Allahabad (Kairalabag) 400 KV S/S with (4x200 MVA, 400/132 KV) ICT.

20. LILO of one circuit of 400 KV DC Meja-I-Allahabad (Rewa Rd.) line (already approved in XI Plan) at Allahabad (Kairalabag) (2x12 Kms.)

21. Bhopa Road 400 KV S/S with (2x500 MVA, 400/220 KV) ICT.

22. LILO of one circuit of 400 KV DC Vishnuprayag-Srinagar-Muzaffarnagar lines (existing) at Bhopa Road (2x10 Kms.)

23. 400 KV SC Bhopa Rd.-Nehtaur line. (40 Km.)

24. Simbhowli 400 KV S/S with (2x500 MVA, 400/220 KV) ICT.

25. LILO of 400 KV SC Moradabad-Muradnagar line (existing) at Simbhowli (2x10 Kms.)

26. Shamli 400 KV S/S with (2x500 MVA, 400/220 KV) ICT.

27. LILO of 400 KV SC Muradnagar-Muzaffarnagar line (existing)at Shamli (2x30 Kms.)

28. 400 KV SC Shamli-Bulandshahar (PG-765 KV) line (125 Km.)

29. Hardoi Road (Lucknow) 400 KV S/S with (3x315 MVA, 400/220 KV) ICT.

30. LILO of 400 KV SC Lucknow-Unnao line.(existing) at Hardoi Road (Lucknow) (2x25 Kms.)

31. Agra (South) 400 KV S/S with (3x200 MVA, 400/132 KV) ICT.

32. 400 KV SC Agra (south)-Firozabad line. (40 Km.)

33. Math 400 KV S/S with (2x315 MVA, 400/220 KV) ICT.

34. LILO of 400 KV SC Agra-Muradnagar lines (existing) at Math (2x25 Kms.)

35. Firozabad 400 KV S/S with (2x500 MVA, 400/220 KV) ICT.

36. LILO of 400 KV SC Unnao-Agra lines (existing) at Firozabad (2x10 Kms.)

37. Sambal 400 KV S/S with (2x315 MVA, 400/220 KV) ICT.

38. 400 KV SC Sambhal-Badaun line. (90 Km.)

39. Badaun 400 KV with (2x315 MVA, 400/220 KV) ICT.

40. 400 KV SC Badaun-Rosa line. (100 Km.)

41. Farrukhabad 400 KV S/S with (3x200 MVA, 400/132 KV) ICT.

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42. Rasra 400 KV S/S with (2x315 MVA, 400/220 KV) ICT.

43. LILO of one circuit of 400 KV DC Ballia(PG)-Mau line.(existing-PG) at Rasra (2x10 Kms.)

44. Nehtaur 400 KV S/S with (2x315 & 3x160) MVA ICT.

45. 400 KV SC Nehtaur-Sambhal line (125 Kms.)

46. In addition to above about 19 Nos. of 220 KV S/S having capacity of about 6120 MVA have also been planned.

Physical Targets for Annual Plan 2013-14

65. The proposed outlay for transmission works for the year 2013-14 is Rs. 1126.80 crs. for the following physical target

Item Unit Target  2013-14

A. Construction of Lines765 KV Lines CKT Km. 312

  400 KV Lines CKT Km. 395  220 KV Lines CKT Km. 533  132 KV Lines CKT Km. 909B. Construction of New Sub-stations

765 KV Nos (MVA) Nil  400 KV Nos (MVA) 4/2740  220 KV Nos (MVA) 13/2880  132 KV Nos (MVA) 44/2392C. Augmentation of Sub-stations  400 KV Nos (MVA) 1/315  220 KV Nos (MVA) 16/2560  132 KV Nos (MVA) 28/1439

PPP Infrastructure in Transmission

66. UPPTCL has planned to construct the 765 KV & 400 KV sub-stations along with associated transmission lines to evacuate power from proposed Anpara-D (2x500MW), Bara (3x660MW), Karchhana (2x660MW) & Meja (3x660MW) thermal power projects and to wheel them to different load centers concentrated mainly in central & western part of Uttar Pradesh. The transmission works awarded under PPP on BOOT mode have been divided into two packages of about Rs.5294.05 crores and Rs.4876.36 crores. Package-I has been awarded to M/s Isolux and Package- II awarded to M/s Cobra. In Package-I one no. 765 KV sub-station and four nos. 400 KV sub-stations along with associated lines and in Package-II two nos. 765 KV sub-station and five nos. 400 KV sub-stations along with associated lines are to be constructed.

Secondary Transmission & Distribution Works (66 KV AND BELOW)

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67. In order to provide effective and reliable power supply, the development of requisite network of Secondary Transmission & Distribution is of paramount importance. It is from these networks that the majority of electricity connections are given. This network constitutes a vital link between Extra High Voltage Transmission (132 KV & above) and the ultimate consumers. Therefore, for maintaining satisfactory supply conditions, continuous strengthening of this vital link commensurate with the growth in load assumes importance.

68. With the introduction of 220 KV & 400 KV primary transmission the role of 66 KV network had been relegated to more secondary transmission and as such with a view to optimise the system network further expansion of 66 KV & 37.5 KV network in UP Power System was discontinued and 33 KV system has come to stay as main secondary system. The 66 KV network existing in some districts only is being continued but further expansion are being undertaken on 33 KV only. At present the distribution system is heavily loaded for providing reliable & un- interrupted supply to the consumers, this system has to be strengthened for which various works have been proposed.

Physical Targets &Achievements for FY 2012-13Description of works Unit Target 2012-13 Achievement

(i) New 33 KV Lines Ckt. Kms 1500.00 540.00New 33 KV Sub-Stations Nos./MVA 300/1500 48/392

iii) Augmentation of Sub-Station Nos./MVA 300/900 48/392

Physical Targets for Distribution Works for Annual Plan 2013-14Description of works Unit Target 2013-14

(i) New 33 KV Lines Ckt. Kms 2400(ii) New 33 KV Sub-Stations Nos./MVA 300/1500(iii) Augmentation of Sub-Station Nos./MVA 300/1000

PPP Infrastructure in Distribution

Position of Implementation and Deployment of Distribution Franchisees

69. In a step forward towards Private Public participation in the Power Distribution Sector collection through Franchisee has been initiated. Presently deployment of Collection Based Distribution Franchisees Model for revenue collection in rural areas has been implemented and the progress is as under:

Collection Based Rural Franchisees

70. 683 numbers collection based franchisees have been appointed and made operational, covering total 23718 census villages including 4641 RGGVY villages. Further, appointments of more franchisees are in progress. Cumulative revenue collection efficiency in rural areas allotted to franchisees has been achieved upto 90.60 %.

DISCOM-WISE details of Collection Based Rural Franchisees Name of DISCOM No. of

Working Total No. of Villages including RGGVY based

No. of RGGVY

No. of Villages Excluding

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Franchisee on census Villages RGGVYCollection Based Rural Franchisees1 Agra 49 2831 531 23002 Meerut 50 1549 407 11423 Lucknow 183 8182 1582 66004 Varanasi 401 11156 2121 9035TOTAL 683 23718 4641 19077

Input Based Urban Franchisees

71. U.P. Power Corporation Ltd. proposes to implement suitable franchisee model in urban areas, which suffer from high Transmission and Distribution losses as well as low collection efficiencies. Input Based Franchisee has already been selected for KESCO, Kanpur and Agra city of DVVNL. The agreement for both the areas has been signed on 18-5-2009 among utility and franchisee. Agra City has been handed over to M/S Torrent Power Ltd. selected Input Based Franchisee on 01.04.2010. However, KESCO Kanpur has not been handed over to the selected input based franchisee; decision for handing over KESCO Kanpur to selected input based franchisee will be taken lateron.

Energisation of Private Tube Wells

72. There are two schemes for providing electricity connections to the PTW’s namely- “Normal scheme and Full deposit scheme”. Under the normal scheme, progress of energisation depends upon the amount of grant released for this purpose, whereas under full deposit scheme, the connections are provided to all perspective consumers who apply and deposit the estimated amount, required for providing connection.At present about 46897B&L forms are pending for Energisation of PTWs. An outlay of Rs170.00 crores is proposed for the year 2013-14 for energisation of 30000 PTWs.

Restructured-Accelarated power development & Reforms Programme (R-APDRP)

73. This Scheme was included in XI Plan by Ministry of power, Government of India. M/s PFC has been nominated as nodel agencies for the scheme. The scheme was lunched with aim to reduce AT&C losses to a level of 15% of 168 town having population more than 30000.

IT-Intervention – Part-A of R-APDRP

Preparation of Base-line data for the project area covering Consumer Indexing, GIS Mapping, Metering of Distribution Transformers and Feeders, and Automatic Data Logging for all Distribution Transformers and Feeders and SCADA/DMS system (only in the project area having more than 4 lacs population and annual input energy of the order of 350 MU)

Asset mapping of the entire distribution network at and below the 11 KV transformers including the Distribution Transformers and Feeders, Low Tension lines, poles and other distribution network equipment

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Adoption of IT applications for meter reading, billing & collection, energy accounting & auditing, MIS, redressal of consumer grievances, establishment of IT enabled consumer service centers etc

Consultants for the preparation of DPR & its monitoring have been appointed for all the Discoms

Total 168 schemes under Part A of R-APDRP have been sanctioned by PFC.

Part-A of R-APDRP Schemes (Non SCADA Towns) Name of Discom No. of

SchemesLoan Sanctioned by PFC(` in Rs.Crs.)

Amount Received from PFC(` in Rs.Crs.)

1. Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd., Meerut.

56 203.03 60.90

2. Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd., Agra.

39 93.69 27.37

3. Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd., Lucknow.

44 244.98 128.00

4. Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd., Varanasi.

29 108.97 32.69

Total 168 650.67 248.96Agra City excluded and CCC of DVVNL included.

Part-A of R-APDRP Schemes (SCADA/ DMS Towns)Name of Discom Amount

Sanctioned by PFC(` in Rs.Crs.)

Sanctioned Loan to be released through PFC(` in Rs.Crs.)

1. Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd., Meerut.

122.81 122.81

2. Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd., Agra.

46.35 46.35

3. Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd., Lucknow.

33.16 33.16

4. Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd., Varanasi.

75.47 75.47

Total 277.79 277.79

Progress of R-APDRP Part-A

All 17 modules have been developed by ITIA (M/s. HCL Technologies). Data Centre at Lucknow & DRC at Noida is established. Consumer's Metering, Billing and Collection work through new software has started. A Centralized computer network system has developed to facilitate the customers as well as field staff & officers.

Online Bill payment facility is integrated and consumers can view/pay their bills through 35 banks via Debit/Credit Card.

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Metering, Billing and Collection (MBC) work has already been started in 68 Towns.

Out of 45 lacs consumers, 33 lacs consumer's Data has already migrated in On-line system.

For Energy auditing 56,994 Meters & Modems is targeted to install. 29,381 Meters & 16,755 Modems have been installed.

10 towns AT&C loss (Energy loss) report has been printed and remaining discrepancies in the report.

GIS survey work: - Consumer Indexing (CI) work, out of 168 towns, 68 towns (28.4%) completed whereas Asset Mapping (AM) work, out of 168 towns, 122 towns (64.40%) completed.

For the selection of SCADA Implementing Agency (SIA), Tender has been invited for part-A work in SCADA towns.

Progress of R-APDRP Part-B

System strengthening work is proposed in 167 towns in which 155 are Non-SCADA towns and 12 are SCADA towns.

Letter of Intent (LoI) has been issued for 120 towns out of 155 towns as per details below. Survey work of part-B is under progress.

DVVNL- LoI has been issued for 33 towns out of 36 towns. DPR of Mathura, Vrindavan and Chitrakoot is pending for approval at M/s PFC, New Delhi.

PVVNL- LoI has been issued for 36 towns out of 51 towns. Work is under process to complete the remaining work. It is supposed to complete by January, 2013.

MVVNL- LoI has been issued for 38 towns out of 42 towns. Work is under process to complete the remaining work. It is expected to complete by January, 2013. PuVVNL- LoI has been issued for 14 towns out of 26 towns. 5 Tenders have been opened in remaining 12 towns and tender approval work is under process. Re-tendering is scheduled at remaining 7 towns. Tenders have been opened out of 12 selected towns of SCADA. Tenderingt work in Lucknow town MVVNL-Lucknow, Moradabad & Saharanpur towns in PVVNL Meerut, Aligarh, Firozabad & Jhansi towns in DVVNL-Agra is under progress. Tendering work in these towns is likely to complete by January, 2013. DPR of remaining SCADA towns of Ghaziabad & Meerut in PVVNL-Meerut, Allahabad, Gorakhpur & Varanasi in PuVVNL-Varanasi and Bareilly in MVVNL-Lucknow is pending at M/s. PFC New Delhi for approval.

Part-B of R-APDRP Schemes (Non SCADA Towns)Name of Discom No. of

SchemesAmount Sanctioned (in Crs.)

Amount received from PFC (` in Crs.)

1. Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd., Meerut.

51 474.11 52.62

2. Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd., 36 535.81 80.37

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Agra.3. Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd.,

Lucknow.42 470.93 70.64

4. Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd., Varanasi.

26 350.85 71.12

Total 155* 1831.70 274.75Noida not eligible.

Part- B of R-APDRP scheme (SCADA/ DMS Towns)

Sl.No. Name of DiscomsName of Towns Provisional/Assessed

Project Cost approved

Amount Received

    Project Area AT & Cby R-APDRP Steering

from PFC

      Losses %Committee (Rs. In Crs.)

(Rs. In Crs.)

1 2 3 4 5 6DPR SANCTIONED BY PFC1 MVVNL-Lucknow 1.Lucknow 27.88 594.98

NIL

MVVNL TOTAL 27.88 594.982 PVVNL-MEERUT 1. Moradabad 44.31 201.253 2. Saharanpur 63.46 139.48PVVNL TOTAL 107.77 340.734

DVVNL-Agra1. Aligarh 44.31 233.94

5 2. Firozabad 63.46 120.316 3. Jhansi 40.05 161.93DVVNL TOTAL 147.82 516.18TOTAL (MVVNL+PVVNL+DVVNL) 1451.89

*DPR SUBMITTED TO PFC FOR SANCTION:7 PVVNL-Meerut 1. Ghaziabad 0 745.49

NIL

8 2. Meerut 0 516.2PVVNL TOTAL 1261.699

PuVVNL Varanasi1. Varanasi 0 292.5376

10 2. Allahabad 0 292.423311 3. Gorakhpur 0 98.2776PuVVNL TOTAL 683.238512 MVVNL-Lucknow 1. Bareilly 0 319.61MVVNL TOTAL 319.61

TOTAL (PVVNL+PuVVNL+MVVNL) 0 2197.4GRAND TOTAL 0 3716.4285* DPR submitted to PFC for sanctioned.Sl. Name of Discom Project cost approved by R- Amount received from

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No. APDRP steering Committee (Rs. in Crs.)

PFC (Rs. in Crs.)

1. PaVVNL-Meerut 1500.82 Nil2. DVVNL- Agra 516.18 Nil3. MVVNL- Lucknow 594.98 Nil4. PuVVNL- Varanasi 856.89 Nil

Total 3468.87

Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Vidyutikaran Yojna

RGGVY PHASE-I

74. The Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) was launched in April 2005.Under the scheme 90 percent grant is provided by Govt. of India and 10 percent as loan by REC to State Government. REC is the nodal agency for the programme. RGGVY aims at-

Electrifying all villages and habitations as per new definition.

Providing access to electricity to all rural households.

Providing electricity connection to BPL families free of charge.

75. During phase-I of the programmes, it was proposed to cover 28677 villages of 65 districts in U.P. The remaining villages are electrified as per old definition of electrification. In the Second Phase even the Majras (hamlets) of villages are to be covered. In the First Phase, the DPRs were submitted under AREP scheme covering at least 10 percent households of the village. Besides these Dalit localities, schools, Panchayat Ghar, PHC and Community Centers etc. have also been electrified.

The highlights of the programme in U.P. are given belowItem Unit Target as per

revise sanctionAchievement Percent

AchievementTotal Villages electrified Nos. 27495 27495 100.00New 33/11 kv sub sations Nos. 199 193 96.98Upgradation of old 33/11 kv subsations

Nos. 272 271 99.63

Amount received from REC Rs. Crs. 2855.58Actual Expenditure Rs. Crs. 2782.16 97.43BPL connections provided Nos 803465 613315 76.33

RGGVY PHASE-II

Electrification of un-electrified hamlets.

Electrification of the villages electrified as per Old CEA definition.

Providing electricity to all rural households including free connection to Below Poverty Line households.

Strengthening of Rural Electricity Distribution Backbone in those villages electrified earlier.

Electrification of remote stand alone villages.

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Creating infrastructure for providing electric connections to common rural facilities like schools. PHC. Gram panchayats.

Financial Requirements

76. The complete saturation of electrified villages including the hamlets is to be done under 2nd phase of RGGVY. The DPRs villages having population more than 300 for 245 unelectrified villages, 3609 electrified villages and 30669 unelectrified majras of 22 districts amounting Rs. 3453 Crs. have been sanctioned by M/s. REC. In addition to this DPRs of 4353 crs. for 371 unelectrified villages and 32464 unelectrified majras of 47 districts are under consideration for sanction by M/S REC.The DPRs of district Sultanpur and Raibarely amounting Rs. 453 Crs. have been sanctioned and work is in progress.

Creation of Irrigation Facility through Energisation of Private Tube wells

Uttar Pradesh has 40 lakh Private Tubewells out of which 10 lakh are electrified.

Approx. estimate for electrification of each tubewell is Rs. 68000.

During 2012-13, 8090 no.of tubewells are expected to be energised.

In order to cover electrification of at least 60% of all private tube wells during the 12th Plan, GoI should provide funds for this programme.

During 2013-14, 30000 no. of tubewells are expected to be energised.

Metering

In Uttar Pradesh the urban supply is metered.

In rural Areas the villages electrified under RGGVY are being provided metered supply but other villages are still unmetered.

To ensure rural supply on metered basis a policy decision will have to be taken by the State Govt.

In urban areas UP has put smart meters on the industrial consumers.

Double metering has been done on consumers with more than 25KW load.INVESTMENT PLAN & PLAN OUTLAY OF UP POWER SECTOR (Rs. Crs.)

Sl. Name of Work Annual Plan 2013-14No Total Investment Through Plan Outlay Outside Plan 1 U.P. Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd.10528010219000

a) New Project 2609.03 1258.03 1351.00b) Refurbishment & R&M 1372.25 19.78 1352.47c) Work under CREP 103.85 0.00 103.85d) ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

47.50 8.00 39.50

Total 4132.63 1285.81 2846.822 U.P. Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. 10528010119000

a) New Scheme 6.64 6.64

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Total 6.64 6.643 U.P. Power Corporation Ltd. 10528010500000i Transmission Works 3001.80 1126.80 1875.00ii Distribution Works 4494.94 1610.00 2884.94iii Energisation of PTW 170.00 170.00 0.00

Total : UPPCL 7666.74 2906.80 4759.944 THDC 11.06 11.06

GRAND TOTAL(1+2+3+4) : 11817.07 4210.31 7606.76

Renewable Energy Development

77. Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) was set up in 1983 as a Nodal Agency to implement and execute the programme of new and renewable sources of energy at the State level. In order to make these energy options easily accessible to common people in rural and urban areas, efforts are being made to cover all the districts of the State.

Major objectives

To mobilize financial resources through public and private participation in deployment of renewable energy systems/devices and for augmentation of electricity generation through various renewable energy sources.

To meet the energy needs, particularly in the rural areas through implementation of appropriate schemes/programmes.

Annual Plan 2013-14

78. Plan proposed for the year 2013-2014 has been formulated on the basis of available resources, potential, objective and strategy. Various programmes are proposed to be taken up with and without state financial assistance for development of new and renewable energy in the State.

Private sector participation

79. In order to augment the public sector outlays, it is proposed to induct private sector participation with increased inflow of financial investments in the development of renewable power in the State. Following programmes are proposed to be taken up without the State Govt.'s financial involvement in the financial year 2013-2014.

Creation of additional power capacity

80. Uttar Pradesh has promising potential for power generation based on Solar Energy. Abundant sunshine available throughout the year can be harnessed for electricity generation. In this context, it is imperative to create a conducive environment to encourage private investment in setting up solar energy based power plants in the State. Considering the need of a policy framework to promote solar power

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projects, the State’s Solar Energy Policy, 2013 has been declared. Under this Solar Energy Policy, solar power plants of a total capacity of 500 megawatt are targeted to be set up by 2017.

Deployment of various renewable energy systems/devices

81. Various solar energy systems/devices (solar thermal and solar photovoltaic systems/devices), bio-energy systems/devices and other renewable energy based systems for various applications are proposed to be deployed on large scale with the financial assistance of the Central Govt. and through market route, by adopting measures, like-organizing extensive publicity campaigns about the benefits of various renewable energy devices.

Programme with State Financial Assistance :

82. Under the total available plan outlay of Rs. 14143.60 lakh, the following programmes are proposed during 2013-14 with budgetary support from the State Govt.

Solar PV Street Lighting Systems (CSS/DS):

83. In order to provide street lights to the people facing power shortage in the rural areas, it is proposed to install 32577 solar photovoltaic street lights in such villages. Alongwith the central financial assistance available from Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India (MNRE), State Financial Assistance is also proposed to be provided on solar street lights to be installed in the rural areas during FY 2013-14. The scheme is proposed to be implemented as per the Govt. of India guidelines. Alongwith the expected central financial assistance of Rs. 1952.67 lakh, an amount of Rs. 3997.85 lakh is required as State share for this scheme.

Remote Village Electrification (CSS):

84. Unelectrified villages/hamlets, which are remotely located and are difficult to be electrified by the power grid, are being electrified under the remote village electrification programme. The target proposed for the year 2013-14 is 500 villages/hamlets. For this programme, the proposed state plan outlay for 2013-14 is Rs. 131.75 lakh and the central assistance expected under this programme is Rs. 1212.12 lakh in the year.

Rural electrification - Mini grid solar power plant:-

85. Besides the unelectrified villages, a large number of hamlets still remain not connected with the power grid in the State. Therefore, a mini grid solar power plant scheme has been introduced for the villages/hamlets, which are deprived of the electricity. Under this scheme, a mini grid power plant is installed in the village/hamlet for providing home light connection of 9 watt (LED lamps) alongwith the provision of mobile charging. The physical target proposed for the year 2013-14 are 190 villages/hamlets. The state plan outlay proposed for 2013-14 is Rs. 684.00 lakh and the central assistance expected under this programme is Rs. 342.00 lakh in the year.

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Incentives to private devlopers for RE power projects:-

86. It is proposed to provide appropriate incentives to encourage private sector to set up power projects based on solar energy and other renewable energy sources in the State. The state plan outlay proposed in the annual plan 2013-14 is Rs. 9000 lakh.

Renovation & modernization of training centres and Setting up of Training Centre at District Kannauj:-

87. For imparting trainings for development of technical and managerial skills in the State for installation, operation and maintenance of renewable energy systems, UPNEDA has setup training centres at Chinhat (Lucknow) and Ghosi (Mau), which conduct training & capacity building activities for entrepreneurs, technicians, Govt. officials, NGO's etc. For the renovation and modernization of these training centres the plan outlay for the proposed annual plan outlay for 2013-14 is Rs. 100 lakh.

88. Besides, renovation and modernization of the above training centres, a New & Renewable Energy Training Centre is proposed to be set up at District Kannauj to cater to the training and awareness generation needs of the western part of the State. For this purpose, the state plan outlay proposed in the annual plan 2013-14 is Rs. 230.00 lacs.

Urban Infrastructure

Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission: (JNNURM)

89. Government of India initiated JNNURM in December, 2005 with the overtly stated mission objective of encouraging of reforms and fast-tracking development of major cities with specific focus on efficiency in urban infrastructure and service delivery mechanisms, community participation, and accountability of ULBs / Parastatal agencies towards citizens. The JNNURM lays thrust on four components which are as given below:-

(a) Urban Infrastructure and Governance: (UIG)-

90. The core focus area of the sub-mission is on infrastructure projects relating to water supply and sanitation, sewerage, solid waste management, road network, urban transport and redevelopment of old city areas with a view to upgrading infrastructure therein, shifting industrial and commercial establishments to conforming areas. The objectives of this component are to ensure achievement in following segment in the urban sector:

Focussed attention to integrated development of infrastructure services in cities.

Establishment of linkages between asset-creation and asset-management through a slew of reforms for long-term project sustainability,

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Planned development of identified cities including peri-urban areas, outgrowths and urban corridors leading to dispersed urbanisation,

Scale-up delivery of civic amenities and provision of utilities with emphasis on universal access to the urban poor,

Special focus on urban renewal programme for the old city areas to reduce congestion.

(b) Urban infrastructure Development Scheme for Small & Medium Towns: (UIDSSMT)

91. Urban infrastructure development scheme for small & medium towns aims at improvement in urban infrastructure in towns and cities in a planned manner. The objectives of the scheme are to improve infrastructural facilities and help to create durable public assets and quality oriented services in cities & towns of population more than one lakh. Under this scheme 64 projects have been sanctioned which cover 46 cities.

(c) Integrated Housing & Slum Development Programme: (IHSDP)-

92. This Scheme having an integrated approach helps in ameliorating the conditions of the urban slum dwellers who do not possess adequate shelter and reside in dilapidated conditions. This scheme is applicable to all cities and towns as per 2001 census except 7 mission cities/towns covered under JNNURM. The scheme seeks to enhance public and private investments in housing and infrastructural development in urban areas. The basic objective of the scheme is to strive for holistic slum development with a healthy and enabling urban environment by providing adequate shelter and basic infrastructure facilities to the slum dwellers of the identified urban areas.

(d) Basic Services to the Urban Poor: (BSUP)-

93. The rising urban population has also given rise in increase in the urban poor. According to the estimates of Central Statistical Organization, slum population of U.P. was 58.4 lakh in 1991 and is reached at 77.1 lakh in 2001, which is projected to 102.49 lakh in 2011 constituting about 21.5 percent of the UP’s urban population. U.P. ranks second after Maharashtra in the country in so far as the total slum population is concerned.The ever increasing number of slum dweller causes tremendous pressure on urban basic services and infrastructure. The main thrust of the sub-mission is on integrated development of slums through projects for providing basic services to the urban poor including security of tenure at affordable prices, improved housing, water supply and sanitation, and ensuring delivery of other existing universal services of the government for education, health and social security.

Adarsh Nagar Yojna(ANY)

94. Under the purview of guidelines of JNNURM and UIDSSMT the state government in Jan 2008 has launched a new scheme for those ULBs which have population less than 1 lakh and are not covered under the JNNURM & UIDSSMT would be covered under ANY. The objectives of this scheme are to

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provide infrastructural facilities like – safe drinking water, sewerage, drainage, solid waste management, slaughter house, road, street lighting, and other qualitative civic amenities to the urban people of the transitional areas. It also put emphasis on the integrated development of these lower categories of towns and cities.

95. For the selection of urban local bodies and implementation of scheme a committee under the chairmanship of minister of urban development has been constituted and a ratio of 90:10 for state government and ULBs fixed for the funding of projects under the scheme. Out of 10% contribution which is to be arranged by concerning ULBs from their own resources, not more than 5% may be drawn from the MLA/MPLAD fund. To ensure effective implementation and timely monitoring of running projects, the directorate of local bodies nominated as state level nodal agency (SLNA), which is supervising financial and physical progress of the projects through a programme management unit (PMU).

E-Governance Project for Municipalities under JNNURM

96. The e-Governance DPR worth of Rs.23.61Cr has been sanctioned by GOI. According to e-Governance guidelines issued by Government of India, following 8 services are to be provided by municipal bodies to common citizens:

Registration and issue of birth & death certificate

Property tax

Payment of utilities bills

Citizen grievance

Building plan approval

e-procurement and monitoring of project

Health program (license, solid waste management)

Accounting

Personnel management system

97. It will improve infrastructural facilities and help to create durable public assets and quality oriented services in cities and towns.

98. Uttar Pradesh is one of the first states to implement National Mission Mode Project for municipalities under JNNURM. The e-Governance DPR, Uttar Pradesh State Level Software Solution (UPSCALE) has been sanctioned by Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. Subsequently a Tripartite Memorandum of Agreement has also been signed between GOI, GoUP and Kanpur Municipal Corporation and currently state government, with help of NIC, is developing state wide integrated e-Governance application which would be rollout in all 630 ULBs of State in phases. In the meantime, to complete the e-Governance reforms under JNNURM, all UIG towns have developed stand-alone software and all municipal services are being rendered to the citizens through it.

Status of State Level Mandatory Reforms under JNNURM

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Implementation of 74th Constitution Amendment Act.

DPC - constituted and working

MPC - The provision of the creation of MPC has been inducted in the Nagar Nigam Act.

The recommendations of the 3rd SFC accepted and implemented.

All core municipal functions are with ULBs.

The jal sansthans are merged in to concerned nagar nigam.

Integration of City Planning and delivery functions.

There are 630 ULBs in Uttar Pradesh. This function is performed by 524 ULBs. In rest 106 ULB’s (74 Regulated Area, 27 Development Authorities and 5 Special Area Development Authorities), the function of urban planning and service delivery is being performed by Development Authorities and Regulated areas.

The functional assignment to ULB’s in city planning and delivery functions is related to the prime responsibilities as they are assigned the role of policy making in city planning and development being active member of advisory committee of development authority.

99. The ULB’s shares the accountability at technical and administrative level being part of policy making and planning process of urban planning and service delivery. The municipal commissioner is also a member of technical committee for sanction of building plans; whereas NOC from municipal corporation and jalkal department is made as mandatory.

Rent Control reforms.

It is also provided in the Act that if the building comes under the provisions of this Act for the first time then the choice of land lord regarding tenant will prevail. Moreover if the land lord does not want to rent out the building then the building will not come under the purview of Rent Control.

The stamp duties are brought down to 5% level.

Urban Land Ceiling and Regulation Act (ULCRA) is repealed.

Enactment of Community Participation Law to institutionalize citizen’s participation and introducing the concept of Area Sabhas in urban areas.

The required amendments in Nagar Nigam Act, 1959 and Nagar Palika Act, 1916 have been incorporated for the constitution of ward committee for each ward in a Municipality.

Enactment of Public Disclosure Law to ensure preparation of medium-term fiscal plan of ULBs/Parastatals and release of quarterly performance information to all stakeholders.

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100. The U.P. Municipality Public Disclosure of Information Rules 2009 has been formulated. The rules include information regarding the:

Proceedings of municipality,

Directory of officer and employees,

The particular of offices who grant concessions, permits, licenses and provide civic amenities,

Audited financial statement like-receipt and expenditure accounts, Annual Budget and Balance Sheet,

The core municipal services levels provided,

Particular of all plan,

Proposed expenditure with actual expenditure and,

Reports on disbursement made,

Details of subsidy programmes and criteria of beneficiary identification,

Particulars of city development plan,

Particulars of major works and time of completion and,

All details of municipal funds.

Status of State Level Optional Reforms under JNNURM

Introduction of Property Title Certification System in ULBs.

101. In the existing system there is no such provision to give secure title in urban areas like one exist in rural areas.

Revision of bye-laws to streamline the approval process for construction of buildings, development of sites etc.

This function is performed by all ULB except in 106 ULB (74 Regulated Area, 27 Development Authority and 5 Special Area Development Authorities).

The development authorities have modified the existing building byelaws in order to streamline the approval process.

The dissemination of information regarding the building byelaws have been made available through websites of Authorities and Awas Bandhu.

MIS system linking all offices having bearing on building permission has been made available through internet and on line facility for submission and sanctioning of building plans is introduced, current status regarding the citizen’s request applications is updated regularly on the development authority websites.

The Building bye-laws are revised, and presently, the time-line for sanction of Building Plans for residential building is 30 days and for commercial building is 90 days.

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The process of sanction of building plan is simplified and in the old built up area, sanction of building plan upto100 meter is not required.

In case of residential plots, up to 300 sqm, the allottee will be given standard building plan,at the time of registry and following the setbacks if any, as per building bye laws, the further sanction of building plan is not required. The time reduction to seven days for residential buildings and 10 days for commercial buildings is therefore achieved to that extent.

Revision of bye-laws to make rain water harvesting mandatory in all buildings and adoption of water conservation measures.

102. In latest revised building bye laws "bhawanupvidhi 2008, the rain water harvesting is made mandatory and all building plans of 300 square meters and above have to make provision for rain water harvesting.

Earmarking at least 20% of developed land in all housing projects (both Public and Private Agencies) for EWS/LIG category with a system of cross subsidization.

103. As per this policy 10% of EWS & 10% of LIG total 20 % houses are to be constructed by cross-subsidy by government agency and private builders.

Simplification of legal and procedural frameworks for conversion of agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes.

104. The provision for the land conversion from agricultural land to non-agricultural purpose already exists in the section 13 of UP Urban Development Planning Act 1973.

Introduction of computerized process of registration of land and property.

105. Registrations of land and properties have been fully computerized.

Administrative reforms

106. A committee was constituted to establish norms for the categorization, up-gradation, reorganization and the rationalization of the human resources by determining the work load in the ULB's. The report has been submitted according to which :-

The responsibilities and duties was not properly defined for some centralized revenue staff (Tax Assessment & collection ) For environmental aspect no post for environmental engineer (especially for solid waste management) at ULB level. Shortage of technical & managerial staff. Non availability of qualified IT staff.

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Inadequacy of E-Gov set-up.

Identified milestones with respect to Rationalization :- Norms laid down for the creation of nagar panchayat and rationalization of its staffing pattern established. Norms laid down for the up-gradation of nagar panchayat to nagar palika parishad category-II and rationalization of staffing pattern established. Norms laid down for the up-gradation of nagar palika parishad category-II to nagar palika parishad category-I and rationalization of staffing pattern established. Norms laid down for the up-gradation of nagar palika parishad category-I to nagar nigam and rationalization of staffing pattern established.

107. In order to increase financial accountability and discipline in the ULB's of the State of U.P. has been the first state to propose to bring the ULB's under the F.R.B.M. (Financial Responsibility and Budget Management) Act..

Structural reforms. All municipal core services are being maintained at zonal office such as health, water supply, sanitation, and sewerage. Demand and collection of taxes are being maintained and monitored at zonal office. Demand and collection of water & sewer tax also are being maintained at zonal level. Registration and redressal of complaints are being done at Zonal offices. Act amended regarding formation of ward committee. City level monitoring committee of stakeholder has been formed by Ganga cell. A city level co-ordination committee has been constituted by environment department of the state. City level co-ordination committee also formed for cleaning of river. City Level Co-ordination committee has been constituted in the zoning of street venders. It is proposed to constitute a city level coordination committee in the framing and execution of city sanitation plan.. Revenue ( Tax assessment & collection ) staff cadre reviewed The post of environmental engineer for ULB has been created. Reorganization of executive cadre. A separate Directorate for Food and Drugs Control has been established.

Encouraging Public Private Partnership.

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108. Orders issued to promote the undertaking of any project for supply of urban infrastructure or services, adequate provision made in act to make city level planning and policy for implementing PPP model in different service sector of municipality.

Status of ULB Level Reforms under JNNURM

Introduction of system of e-Governance using IT applications like, GIS and MIS for various services provided by ULBs

109. The ULBs have completed computerization of property tax, water tax and birth/death registration by developing stand alone e governance modules. The E-Governance projects of 07 UI&G towns have been approved by GOI under National Mission Mode Project for municipalities under JNNURM and NIC-UP has been nominated as implementer at state level.

Adoption of modern, accrual-based double entry system of accounting in ULBs/Parastatals.

110. The State Government has accorded highest priority to the accounting reforms in local bodies of Uttar Pradesh. Its status is as under:

As of today 611 local bodies of U.P. are in advanced stages of operationalizing accrual based DEAS. By 31st March 2013 all the 630 local bodies in Uttar Pradesh would migrate to accrual based double entry accounting system.

Uttar Pradesh municipal accounts manual has been prepared and approved by the State Government.

Consequent to the adoption of new accounting system, U.P. Municipal Account Codes have been revised. Currently U.P. has two separate Municipal Account Codes namely U.P. Municipal Accounts Code, 1918 and U.P. Nagar Mahapalika Account Code, 1959. The State government has taken a policy decision to replace the dual code with an uniform account code for all the local bodies.

Reforms of property tax with GIS, so that it becomes major source of revenue for ULBs and arrangements for its effective implementation.

111. Self-assessment scheme for residential properties has been implemented in all the ULBs. The amendment for self-assessment for non-residential property has been incorporated in the Nagar Nigam Act, 1959 & The Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation (Property Tax) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2009 have been framed.

Levy of reasonable user charges by ULBs/Parastatals with the objective that full cost of operation and maintenance is collected within the Mission period.

112. The provision of User Charges has been incorporated in Nagar Nigam & Nagar Palika Act. Rules Amended.

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Internal earmarking of budgets for basic services to the urban poor.

113. 25% of the budget for economically weaker section in all ULB is been earmarked as the necessary amendment in the municipal acts is done.

Impact of JNNURM Reforms

GIS based property tax management system has enabled ULB’s to identify the un-assessed properties and bring them under tax net. This resulted in identifying 30-40% un-assessed properties. There has been increased in demand and collection.

The computerization of property tax, online billing and deposit has reduced the pressure of bill distribution; It has helped in centralized monitoring of tax collection.

The public grievance redressal module has introduced transparency and accountability. Complaints can be prioritized and assigned to appropriate officials. This system is useful to understand ‘what kind of problems’ occurs at which part of the city and at what time of the year.

E-Governance has resulted in higher transparency general awareness, about ULB administration and increased accountability.

Formation of ward committees at each ward level has ensured public participation in budget preparation process.

Double entry has ensured physical verification of fixed assets and identification of assets and preparation of Financial Statements at any given point of time.

Greater transparency in accounting and disclosure.

Readily available financial information for the case of decision making.

Yearly preparation of balance sheet receipt and payment account, income and expenditure account.

Status of Solid Waste Management

114. The Central Government has approved Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) projects for 28 towns in Uttar Pradesh under different components of JNNURM, out of which MSWM projects are under execution in 26 towns and bid evaluation is in progress for 2 towns. Additionally two towns (Ghaziabad and Bareilly) have received assistance to establish MSWM projects in order to mitigate the threat of a bird menace to nearby air fields of the Indian Air Force. Currently MSWM projects are operational in 12 UP towns, all of which are being executed under a Public Private Partnership (PPP).

115. The state will introduce integrated MSWM. An innovative approach already proven to be effective in Kanpur in 177 Municipal Corporations and Municipal Boards within the state which are not currently covered by other programs. The objective of the project is to improve the management of municipal solid waste in these 177 cities in Uttar Pradesh through innovative technologies and institutional approaches that will comply with the Municipal Solid Waste Management and Handling Rules 2000 (MSWM 2000 Rules)

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and build capacity for ULBs in achieving sustainable MSWM systems. For all ULBs in the project, the investment would aim at integrated waste management (“cradle to grave”) encompassing door to door collection; waste storage; primary and secondary collection; waste transfer; transportation to a waste processing plant; and development of waste processing and landfill facilities, including regional facilities where feasible to take advantage of economies of scale and available technical expertise; facility operations and maintenance; and landfill closure and post closure operations.

Urban Employment & Poverty Alleviation Programmes

116. The pace of urbanization and rapid growth of urban population and the need of basic services in the growing cities particularly in respect of urban poor is one of the major challenges of development. Migration of people towards urban areas in search of jobs despite implementation of schemes such as MNREGA in rural areas is prevalent especially in large cities of the state. With the growth in urban population the number of poor in urban areas increases in greater proportion. To meet the challenges thrown out by this emerging scenario, a two pronged strategy is needed. Poverty is caused by lack of capacity and opportunity of employment. Therefore, suitable training programmes suited for capability enhancement of the poor are needed. This should be supplemented by creating additional opportunities for self-employment by providing subsidized financing. It has been brought out by various reports that conditions of Muslims are worse than the scheduled castes. Hence programmes aimed at their economic welfare also needs to be taken up on priority especially in minority dominated towns and areas.

117. Urban poverty alleviation and livelihood promotion programmes include the following components:

Setting goals of urban poverty eradication and slum free cities and developing and implementing urban poverty reduction strategy.

Partnership between urban local bodies, stakeholders and organizations of the urban poor.

Promoting knowledge management and sharing of experience on best practices for urban poverty reduction.

Consultative processes with stakeholders.

Creating conducive environment for urban poverty alleviation and livelihoods development.

Need assessment and deficiency analysis in respect of basic services to the poor.

Earmarking of city budget for poor.

Monitoring and evaluation of municipal service delivery to the urban poor.

Municipal reforms in respect of needs of urban poor.

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Fulfilling needs of urban poor by implementation of central and state programmes.

118. Housing & basic services remain areas of concern and there is imminent need to provide for adequate housing facilities to meet current shortage as well as the projected demand. There is marked increase in urban population due to migration. This migration has increased the number of Urban poor, which affect the efficiency of Urban Poverty alleviation programmes creating a very huge demand for planned housing and Infrastructural development in urban area. Rajiv Awas Yojna is being projected as effective scheme for making the cities free of slums. In addition State Government has also has launched housing scheme for urban poor especially for the deprived minorities along with other houseless poor across the state of Uttar Pradesh.

Rajiv Avas Yojana (RAY)

119. Rajiv Avas Yojana envisages "Slum free India" through encouraging States/UTs to tackle the problem of slums in a distinctive manner. The scheme has to be implemented in a phased manner in selected cities and towns.

To prepare city wide comprehensive slum free city plans and make a state wide integrated slum free action Plan.

It proposed a set of reforms at the state and city level in regard to inclusive planning, regulation and financing so as to provide adequate housing facilities on ongoing basis to catch to the needs of houseless urban poor and slum dwellers.

120. An integrated and coordinated approach for provision for shelter, services and livelihoods for slum communities would be taken up so as to provide the economic and social support to tackle poverty related problem in urban areas. The following cities have been selected in U.P.

1. Agra 2. Meerut 3. Allahabad 4. Varanasi 5. Lucknow 6. KanpurNagar 7.Aligarh 8. Bareilly 9. Moradabad 10. Gorakhpur 11. Ghaziabad 12.Jhansi 13.Saharanpur 14.Muzaffarnagar 15. Shahjhanjpur 16. Firozabad 17. Mathura 18. Raebareli 19. Kannauj 20. Etawah 21. Rampur

National Urban Livelihood Mission(NULM):-

121. The programme is aimed at addressing basic issues related to Urban Poverty including skill upgradation, entrepreneurship development and availability of credit. This programme would be implemented in Mission Mode. There would be flexibility for using multiple approaches and framework would be created to ensure the implementation. The programme would be outcome based and scalable.

Support to National Policies for Urban Poverty Reduction (SNPUPR):-

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122. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation has initiated a new project with support from the DFID, UK CALLED" Support to National Policies for Urban Poverty Reduction." The basis objective is a sustained reduction in poverty by more effective implementation of national programmes. For housing and Urban Poverty alleviation such as RAY, JNNURM and SJSRY. A support unit has been sanctioned for Rae Bareli.

Basic Services For SC Dominating SLUMS-(Scheduled Cast Sub Plan):-

123. In the Scheduled Caste dominated Urban Slums, basic services are provided under this scheme. There are still a large number of slums which lack basic services like water supply, electricity, roads, and drains etc. and for for saturating these slums the above programme is being implemented.

Urban statistics for HR and assessment (USHA):-

124. The aim of this scheme is the development and maintenance of online national database, MIS and knowledge repository relating to urban poverty, slum, housing, construction & other urbanization related statistics. The activities under this scheme focus on database including MIS sample survey, action research, impact assessment and capacity building/training.

Rickshaw Yojna

125. Government of U.P. has identified replacement of manually driven rickshaws by motor/battery operated/solar power rickshaws scheme as one of the priority schemes. SUDA has been designated as nodal agency for implementation of this scheme. The state government has targeted to provide motor / solar energy operated rickshaw to 2.50 lac urban poors who are registered as rickshaw pullers in various urban local bodies in U.P. The unit cost of motor / solar energy operated rickshaw is likely to be around Rs. 60,000.00 & so. The Scheme would be dovetailed with SJSRY.

Aasra Yojna (Residencial House)

126. The objective of this programme is to provide houses to urban poors (labour families with an earning of Rs-200.00 per day), one lakh houses are targeted to be build within 5 years. In the phased manner, construction of 20000 houses is targeted for each year.

127. Accordint to the report of Sachhar Committee, Muslims in India, including Uttar Pradesh are in a condition worse than that of Schedule casts. Hence, it is necessary to provide housing facility to the minorities, specially the Muslims, although other poor families like general, Backward & Schedule caste category shall also be benefited under this scheme. Estimated cost of each house is Rs. 2.5 lakh.

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Basic Amenities in Minority Dominating Slums in Urban Areas

128. There are large numbers of slums in urban area where slum dwellers reside without basic amenities like road, drainage, drinking water etc. State government is determined to provide basic facilities in phased manner in urban slums, especially minority dominating areas, to improve the living conditions of poor people.

129. District offices (DUDAs) will select the slum/minority dominating slums by furnishing a survey in urban areas of the District/Local bodies & prepare a Detailed Project Report, including all basic services lacking in the selected slum.

Establishment of National Training Institute in Rampur City

130. For skill up-gradation of employees and beneficiaries in urban areas of the state, a National Training Institute is proposed to be established at Rampur city. 95% of the share would be borne by Centre Government and 5% would be borne by State Government.

Micro Business Centres For Urban Poors and Minorities:-

131. For sustainable employment, the trading of the products is very important and this requires establishment of business centres. State government has decided to establish small business centre under Swarn Jayanti Shahri Rozgar Yojna (SJSRY) to provide sustainable employment to urban poors and minorities.

132. In first phase, small business centres will be established in 10 selected districts of the state. For 10 business centres, Central Government shall provide Rs. 600.00 lac against which the state share shall be Rs. 200.00 lac.

Housing

133. Uttar Pradesh is the most populous State of India. According to Census 2011, total population of the State is 19.96 crore out of which 15.51 crore live in rural areas and 4.45 crore in urban areas. There has been a net addition of about 1.09 crore persons in the urban areas between 2001-2011. Out of 4041 statutory towns of India 648 (i.e. 16%) exist in Uttar Pradesh. Percentage of urban population to total population of the State stands at 22.28 as per 2011 Census whereas, this percentage was 20.78 in 2001. Thus, an increase of 1.50 percentage points has been recorded in the urban population during 2001-2011.

134. Although, Uttar Pradesh has the largest urban system in the country with 630 municipalities however, it ranks 23rd in the level of urbanization. There are marked regional imbalances in the level of urbanization in the State. As per Census-2011, Western Region with 32.45% urban population is the most urbanized and Eastern Region with 13.40% urban population is the least urbanized. Urban population of Central and Bundelkhand Regions stands at 20.06 and 22.74, respectively. The trend of urban population

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growth shows that large towns especially class-I towns are relatively growing faster which is discernible from the fact that class-I towns contained 33.71% of urban population in 1951 which increased to 60% in 2011. Besides, number of class-I towns increased from 14 in 1991, to 54 in 2001 and 64 in 2011, whereas number of metropolitan cities increased from 6 in 2001 to 7 in 2011. Concentration of population in large cities is indicative of spatial polarization of employment opportunities. Small towns (especially Class-5 and 6 towns) exhibit a negative rate of growth which is indicative of growing trend of population shift towards larger (5 lac plus) cities.

Urban Housing

135. Housing is one of the basic necessities of life. ‘Housing’ means more than a roof, it includes- adequate space, civic amenities, security of tenure, structural stability, lighting and ventilation, security, privacy, access to work place- all at an affordable cost. ‘Affordable’ not only in financial term, but livability, acceptability, inclusiveness and sustainability too. Shortage of affordable housing is a serious problem facing today not only Uttar Pradesh but the country as a whole. The high urban growth entails considerable investment into housing and physical and social infrastructure. It is estimated that housing industry in the country contributes to about 6% of the GDP.

136. Most cities in Uttar Pradesh have not developed in a sustainable way. Economic development, land use planning and physical infrastructure such as drainage, sewerage, water supply, power, solid waste management and transportation systems are all inadequate to meet current needs let alone the growth that lie ahead. The growth of urban population has on the one hand resulted in widespread deficiencies in housing and urban services and high incidence of deprivation on the other. Quality of life in cities is poor as majority of the citizens find it difficult to avail of sustainable livelihood opportunities and basic services. About 23 percent of the urban population lives in slums and many slum dwellers do not have access to basic sanitation facilities and potable water. Furthermore, most of the local authorities especially Municipalities and Development Authorities do not have enough resources to provide for the growing demand of housing and infrastructure services. To meet this challenge, cities have to be organized and managed as efficiently as possible.

137. The total housing requirement during 12th Plan period is expected to be 24.0 lac dwelling units which means that 4.8 lac dwelling units will have to be provided annually.

Physical Infrastructure

138. With growing urbanization, there is a rapid growth of slums too. According to the estimates of Central Statistical Organization, slum population of Uttar Pradesh was 58.4 lac in 1991, 77.10 lac in 2001 and 1.02 crore in 2011 which is 23.05% of the urban population as per provisional Census-2011. There is a tremendous pressure on urban infrastructure systems especially water supply, drainage, sewerage, and solid waste management. The Uttar Pradesh Service Level Benchmarking (SLB) data, which were notified for financial year 2010-11, suggest that water supply is available for 1-18 hours per day in Nagar Palika Parishads and Nagar Nigams. About 24-80 percent households do not have sewerage connections and only less than 31 percent of total waste water is treated. Solid waste systems are severally stressed. The

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state of services reflects the deterioration in the quality of living environment. As per baseline SLB data, 19-75% of urban households are being served by taps and remaining by tube-wells or hand pumps and 27% of households have no toilets, 53% were using septic tanks and 20% were using sewerage system. Thus, the biggest challenge is to provide basic services and basic housing to the urban citizens at affordable cost.

New State Urban Housing and Habitat Policy

139. The previous State Urban Housing Policy was announced in the year 1995. Government of India has announced National Urban Housing and Habitat Policy-2007. As a follow up, the Housing and Urban Planning Department has prepared the Draft State Housing and Habitat Policy. The main objective of the proposed policy is to provide Affordable Housing for All with special emphasis on housing for the urban poor and promote inclusive and sustainable development of cities by utilizing the capacities of multiple stakeholders.

Revised Integrated Township Policy

140. Integrated Township Policy was announced in 2005 to promote private investment in housing and infrastructure by permitting development of Integrated Townships ranging from 25-500 acres of land. This policy provides for registration and licensing of private developers, procedure for land assembly, approval of DPR and execution of development works. The major thrust of this policy is to provide affordable housing to various sections of the society. It also contains mandatory provisions to provide minimum 20% houses for economically weaker section and low income groups through cross-subsidization as per the norms and cost ceiling prescribed by the Development Authorities. So far, licenses have been issued for development of 31 Integrated Townships under this policy, out of which development works are in progress in 14 towns in various cities of the State. This policy is being revised to remove the difficulties being encountered in its implementation as well as to ensure compliance of social obligations of the private developers.

International Cricket Stadium

141. An International Cricket Stadium and Sports Complex is proposed to be developed with an estimated cost of Rs. 400 crores at Lucknow land admeasuring 117 acres has been identified for this purpose

Construction of Railway Over-bridges/Fly-overs

142. Railway over-bridges have been proposed at 3 level crossings namely, Daliganj-Mohibullapur, Purnia Crossing-Sitapur Road and Lucknow-Sultanpur National Highway near Arjunganj to ease the traffic problems. The estimated cost of these railway over-bridges is Rs. 157.94 crores.

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Jai Prakash Narain International Centre

143. The State Government has decided to setup Jai Prakash Narain International Centre at Gomti Nagar, Lucknow on 7.55 hectares of land with an estimated cost of Rs. 421 crore.

Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS)

144. The State Government has decided to carryout feasibility study for introducing Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) for Lucknow city.

Gomti River front Development Project

145. The proposed project involves river front development of about 12 km long stretch of Gomti river from Hussainbad Complex to Gomti barrage. The aim of his project is to carry out environmental improvement, rehabilitation of slums situated in the river bed, develop landscape areas to attract the city residents to the riverfront by integrating Cis-Gomti and Trans-Gomti areas.

Some important Infrastructure Development projects of Ghaziabad Development Authority

Northern Peripheral Road

146. Ghaziabad Development Authority has prepared a proposal to construct 6-lane Northern Peripheral Road joining NH-24 with NH-58 and Loni Road having a total length of 21 kms.

Metro Rail Phase-2

147. Metro Rail is proposed to be extended from Dilshad Garden, Delhi to New Bus Stand, Ghaziabad having a stretch of 9.71 kms. The DMRC has prepared the revised DPR according to which the total project cost is Rs. 1770 crore and financing pattern has also been approved by the State Government. Besides, another stretch of 1.40 km. from Shahdara to Yamuna Vihar falling within Uttar Pradesh will also be taken up. The total cost of this stretch is Rs. 226.39 crore out of which State government's contribution will be Rs. 68.17 crore and Rs. 32.57 crore will born by the Ghaziabad Development Authority. Thus, the total extension of Metro Rail under both the projects will be 11.11 kms. with an estimated cost of Rs. 1838.00 crore. The project is scheduled to be completed in next 4 years.

Linking of NH-58 with NH-24 and widening of NH-24

148. Ghaziabad Development Authority has prepared a proposal to link NH-58 with NH-24 with an estimated cost of Rs. 137.45 crore. The project involves construction of 6-lane road in a stretch of 3.6 km and 18 m. high ROB on Delhi-Ghaziabad railway line. Tenders have been invited for implementation of the project and it is expected to be completed by June, 2014.

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Urban water supply and sanitation

149. Water supply and sanitation are important basic needs affecting the quality of life and productive efficiency of the people. The availability of water in the country is going down, in general, with depletion of water table and reduced discharge of the rivers, hence a review of the requirements of the water was necessitated. The govt. of India changed the requirement levels of the rate of water supply to the individual and other users. The rates of water supply defined in the manual on water supply and treatment in May 1999 by govt. of India are as under.

Metropolitan and Mega-cities : 150 lpcd

Other towns having sewerage facility : 135 lpcd

Other towns having no sewerage ficility : 70 lpcd

150. In U.P., there are 630 local bodies out of which there are 13 nagar nigam, 194 nagar palika parishad and 423 nagar panchayat whose total population according to 2001 census is 3.45 crores, and 4.45 crores as per 2011 census which is assessed to have become 128382064 in the year 2040. All towns are provided with piped drinking water facility except 4 nagar panchayats. The works in two towns is in progress and for the remaining two towns the D.P.R is under preparation and will be covered soon with piped water supply scheme under suitable programme. As per position of 01-04-2012 drinking water availability, against norms, in towns was as following as on 01-04-2012:-

100% or more availability as pre norms 277 towns

More than 75% & <100% water supply 142 towns

More than 50% & < 75% water supply 126 towns

More than 25% & < 50% water supply 81 towns

(Without piped w/s) 4 towns)

Total 630 towns

151. The following important water supply and sanitation schemes are being implemented:-

District Sector Programme

152. Installation of hand pumps, extension of pipe lines, maintenance of tube wells etc. for improvement of water supply works are taken up under this scheme.

13Th finance commission-

153. Under 13th finance commission sewarage work in cis area of Varanasi is being carried out. The sewerage works have to be completed in 4 years starting from 2012-13.

Ganga Action Plan- Phase-II

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154. Ganga Action Plan-Phase-II is being executed under National River Conservation Programme of Government of India, in the state. Under this scheme, river pollution control works of 23 (including 5 towns of GAP-I) towns situated on the bank of river Ganga, Yamuna and Gomti Action Plan are covered.

155. In GAP-II project under Ganga Component 5 sewage treatment plant of 35.56 mld capacity in Allahabad, Anupshahar & Vindhyachal (Mirzapur) under Yamuna Action Plan-Phase-I component 16 sewage treatment plants of 402.79 mld capacity and Under Yamuna Action Plan-Phase-II component 2 sewage treatment plants of 14 mld and 40 mld capacity have been constructed and made operational. In addition under Gomti Action component in Phase-I, 1 sewage treatment plant of 42 mld in Lucknow, 1 STP of 5 mld in Sultanpur and in Gomti Phase-II one STP of 345 mld capacity in Lucknow town have been constructed and made operational. Under this 3 components of Ganga Action Plan Phase-II, 25 sewage treatment plants of 888.35 mld capacity have been constructed.

156. Under GAP-II following schemes are under execution:-

Scheme for laying of rising main under Naini bridge (Allahabad)

Construction of STP in north & west zone and sewerage scheme under Yamuna Action Plan (Phase -II) in (Agra)

I.P.S. at Munshipurva (Kanpur)

I.P.S. at Rakhimadi (Kanpur)

Bakarmandi to Rakhimandi reliving sewer (Kanpur)

Tapping of Halwakhanda & Ganda Nala at (Kanpur)

M.P.S & Campus development work (Kanpur)

National Ganga River Basin Plan

157. Under the guidance of Hon'ble Prime Minister National Ganga River Basin Plan has been launched with the aim that by year 2020 no untreated domestic / industrial waste water will be allowed to discharge in the river Ganga. In the Mission Clean Ganga, an authority named National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) has been formed to monitor the relevant pollution abetment works as well as guide the State level Authorities.

158. Following schemes are in the process of execution under this scheme:-

Sewerage & non sewerage works for Allahabad city

Pollution control works for Ramganga river, Moradabad

Sewerage works & construction of STP, Garhmukteshwar

Sewerage works & construction of STP, Kannauj

Sewerage work of Dist.-E Interceptor & Branch Sewer for Allahabad

River front development works for Varanasi

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Sewerage and non sewerage work of Ganga work Plan (phase-II), Varanasi(JICA)

159. In addition to above on-going schemes under NGRBA 21 new schemes for municipal wastewater, industrial pollution, RFD works are being proposed to be under taken by the State River Ganga Conservation Authority.

Lake Conservation Plan

160. In the 10th meeting of National River Conservation Authority (NRCA) under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Prime Minister, Government Of India held on 13.03.2001, the decision was taken that "National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) shall receive the same priority as the rivers. As per above decision of Government of India, the project for 4 lakes namely, Ramgarh Tal (Gorakhpur), Laxmi Tal (Jhansi), Mansi Ganga Tal (Goverdhan, Dist-Mathura) and Madan sagar Tal (Mahoba) of the state were proposed under NLCP.

161. Out of the 4 lakes of State the Mansi Ganga Tal, Goverdhan (Dist- Mathura) is first priority schemes of State Government. The detailed project report of Mansi Ganga Tal costing Rs. 2271.00 lacs has been approved by the Government of India in March, 2007 and the works are under progress.

162. For the pollution prevention of Ramgarh Tal Gorakhpur, a DPR amounting Rs. 12432.00 lacs has been sanctioned by Government of India in financial year 2010-11 and works of this project are under execution.

163. In addition to above two lakes for the pollution prevention of Laxmi Tal Jhansi, a DPR amounting Rs. 6277.55 lacs has been prepared and submitted to Govt. of India for approval. For prevention of pollution of Madan Sagar lake of Mahoba town a project is under prepration.

Agra-Water Supply Project - Gangajal (JBIC Assisted)

164. At present river Yamuna is main source of raw water for Agra Water Supply Project. Water of river Yamuna is highly polluted. The level of pollution is beyond the capacity of the conventional water treatment plants to treat it. Since the quality of Yamuna water is deteriorating day by day, it was an urgent need to search for alternate good quality water source for Agra/Mathura. Seeing public hue and cry, water crisis and city's heritage value the Government opted to bring Ganga Jal for water supply for the city of Agra & Mathura. This project is being financed by Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), now Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). 85% of the cost of project is proposed to be financed by JICA while balance 15% of the cost is to be shared by Govt. of U.P.

165. In this project 150 cusecs of water is to be conveyed through 130 km of pipe line from head works near Palra Regulator (Distt. Bulandshahar) to Agra & Mathura city. Out of 150 cusecs of water 10 cusecs of water is proposed to be provided to Mathura and balance 140 cusecs to Agra.

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Status of Project

Head Regulator:- A head regulator on Upper Ganga Canal (UGC) has already been constructed to draw 150 cusecs of water.

Project Management Consultant (PMC):- Detailed field investigations, alignment survey etc. have been completed. Component wise designs and cost estimates are under preparation.

Works related to rehabilitation of existing Over Head Tanks (OHT), road construction & strengthening, In take work (Settling Tank) and bridge construction are under progress.

Sikandra Water Treatment Plant:- In addition to the existing water treatment plant of 144 MLD an additional water treatment plant of 144 mld (based on advanced treatment technology) is proposed to be constructed under this project.

JBIC Assisted Varanasi Sewerage Project Under Ganga Action Plan (Phase-II)

166. This project of sewerage works for Varanasi town amounting to Rs, 496.90 crore is being implemented with the assistance of Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA). The project cost shall be borne in the ratio of 85:15 by Central and State Govt. Date of commencement of the project is Oct. 2010 and proposed date of completion of the project is 31.03.2015. The works proposed under this project is comprised of construction of 140 mld STP at Sathawa and other major components of the project are Interceptor, Secondary & releaving trunk sewer, sewage pumping stations at Chauka ghat, Phulwariya & Saraiya ghat, Rising Main, remodeling of canal, LCS & land acquisition etc. The sanctioned project comprises of 16 packages of sewerage component and 4 packages of non-sewerage component which are to be executed by Varanasi Nagar Nigam.

BIO-ENERGY

167. The Development objectives focus on economic growth, equity and human well being. Energy is a critical input for socioeconomic development. The energy strategy of a State aims at efficiency and security and to provide access which being environment friendly and achievement of an optimum mix of primary resources for energy generation. Fossil fuels will continue to play a dominant role in the energy scenario in our State in the next few decades. However, conventional or fossil fuel resources are limited, non-polluting and virtually inexhaustible. U.P. is endowed with abundant renewable energy resources. Therefore, their use should be encouraged in every possible way.

168. Bio-energy means are environment friendly in nature and their utilization would address global concerns about containment of carbon emissions. The transportation sector has been identified as a major polluting sector. Use of bio-energy means has therefore, become compelling in view of the tightening

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automotive vehicle emission standards to curb air pollution. Here, Bio-energy means the energy generated from biological sources i.e. Bio-diesel, Bio-ethanol and Biogas. Bio-energy is derived from renewable bio-mass resources and therefore, provides a strategic advantage to promote sustainable development and to supplement conventional energy sources in meeting the rapidly increasing requirements for transportation fuels associated with high economic growth, as well as in meeting the energy needs of our decentralized community. Bio-fuels may satisfy these energy needs in an environmentally friendly and cost-effective manner while reducing dependence on import of fossil fuels and thereby providing a higher degree of State energy security.It is based solely on non-food feed stocks to be raised on degraded or wastelands or any type of land totally unfit for agricultural practices due to any reason so for. Thus avoiding a possible conflict of fuel vs. food security.

Vision and Goals

169. The Vision: It aims at mainstreaming of bio-energy and therefore, envisions a State role to support/strengthen the energy and transportation sectors of the State in coming decades. The accelerated development and promotion of the cultivation, production and use of bio-fuels to increasingly substitute petrol and diesel for transport and be used in stationary and other applications, while contributing to energy security, climate change mitigation, apart from creating new employment opportunities and leading to environmentally sustainable development. Ultimately, self-reliance in fulfilling our energy needs within own resources.

170. The Goal: It ensures that a minimum level of bio-fuels become readily available in the market to meet the demand at any given time. An indicative target of 20% blending of bio-fuels, both for bio-diesel and bio-ethanol, by 2017 and complete self reliance in cooking & lighting of the rural community through Bio-energy mission (B.E.M.).- UNICEF model of "Agro-waste to energy project”. Blending levels prescribed in regard to bio-diesel are intended to be recommendatory in the near term. The blending level of bio-ethanol has already been made mandatory, effective from October, 2008, and will continue to be mandatory leading up to the indicative target.

Strategy and Approach

171. The focus for development of bio-fuels in the State will be to utilize waste and degraded forest and non-forest lands only for cultivation of shrubs and trees bearing non-edible oil seeds for production of bio-diesel. In U.P., bio-ethanol is produced mainly from molasses, a by product of the sugar industry. In future too, it would be ensured that the next generation of technologies is based on non-food feedstock. Therefore, the issue of fuel vs. food security is not relevant at this stage.

172. Cultivators, farmers, landless labourers etc. will be encouraged to undertake plantations that provide the feedstock for bio-diesel and bio-ethanol. Corporate will also be enabled to undertake plantations through "Bio-diesel value chain" by involving farmers, cooperatives and Self Help Groups etc. in consultation with Panchayats, under P-4-(Public-private-Panchayat partnership) . Such cultivation / plantation will be supported through a Minimum Support Price (M.S.P.) for the non-edible oil seeds used

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to produce bio-diesel. In any case, it should be at least 20% of the price declared by G.O.I. regarding bio-fuels or minimum Rs.6.50 per kg.

Interventions and enabling mechanisms

Plantations

Plantations of trees bearing non-edible oilseeds, producing wood, bio-mass & higher caloricfic value and non-woody bio-mass with higher methanation value shall be taken up on Government/community wasteland, degraded or fallow land and other land like water logged etc. value-chain based farming on private wasteland could also be taken up through the Minimum Support Price mechanism (MSP). Plantations on agricultural lands will be discouraged at any cost.

Quality seedlings would be raised in the nurseries of certified institutions/organizations identified by the States for distribution to the growers and cultivators. Value-chain mechanism is in practice in U.P.

In all cases pertaining to land use for the plantations, consultations would be undertaken with the local communities through Gram Panchayats.

Minimum Support Price (MSP) for oilseed is announced every year and implemented with a provision for its periodic revision so as to ensure a fair price to farmers in U.P.

Employment provided in plantations of trees and shrub bearing non-edible oilseeds will be made eligible for coverage under the Mahatama Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme (MNREGP) through “ Jeevan Jyoti Pariyojna”.

To enhance the income level of the farmers during the gestation period and also recurring income in due course of cultivation of bio-fuel crops, another MNAREGA convergence scheme is also run by BEMC. It is “Jeevan Shakti Pariyojna”. In this scheme we facilitate cultivation of 20 different herbs and aromatic plants.

Processing

Ethanol is mainly being produced in the state at present from molasses, which is a by product of the sugar industry. 10% mandatory blending of ethanol with gasoline is to become effective from October, 2008 in the State as per GOI instructions. In order to augment availability of ethanol and reduce over supply of sugar, the sugar industry has been permitted to produce ethanol directly from sugarcane juice. BEM making efforts to produce Ethanol from Sweet sorghum just assure the supply of Sugar to the masses. Ethanol from Sweet sorghum cultivation is to be established by Oil Marketing Company (OMC)/ private sector under Public-private- panchayat partnership mode.

Setting up of processing units by industry for expelling/extraction and transesterification for production of bio-diesel will be encouraged. Private sector Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) level in associated with Gram/Intermediate Panchayats

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would also be encouraged to create facilities at the village level for extraction of bio-oil, which could then be sold to bio-diesel processing units/direct use by consumers/decentralized community.

The blending would have to follow a protocol and certification process, and confirm to BIS specification and standards, for which the processing industry and OMCs would need to jointly set up an appropriate mechanism and the required facilities.

Distribution & Marketing of Bio-fuels

Bio fuel produced by farming community would be consumed by them for fulfilling their own needs in agriculture/allied sector and surplus would be transferred to value chain.

The responsibility of storage, distribution and marketing of surplus bio-fuels would rest with OMCs. This shall be carried out through their existing storage and distribution infrastructure and marketing networks, which may be suitably modified or upgraded to meet the requirements for bio-fuels.

Financing

Plantation of non-edible oil bearing plants, the setting up of oil expelling/extraction and processing units for production of bio-diesel and creation of any new infrastructure for storage and distribution would be declared as a priority sector for the purposes of lending by financial institutions and banks. National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) would provide re-financing towards loans to farmers for plantations. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), SMALL INDUSTRIES Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and other financing agencies as well as commercial banks would be actively involved in providing finance for various activities under the entire bio-fuel value chain, at deferent levels.

Multi-lateral and bi-lateral funding would be sourced, where possible for biofuel development. Carbon financing opportunities would also be explored on account of avoidance of CO2 emissions through plantations and use of bio-fuels for various applications through Bio Energy Mission Cell, Dept. of Planning Govt. of U.P.

Investments and joint ventures in the bio-fuel sector are proposed to be encouraged. Bio-fuel technologies and projects would be allowed 100% foreign equity through automatic approval route to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), provided bio-fuel is for domestic use only, and not for export. Plantations would be open for FDI participation through N.R.Is.

Research & Development and Demonstration

A major thrust would be given to Innovation, Research & Development and Demonstration in the field of bio-fuels. Research and Development will focus on plantations, bio-fuel processing and production technologies, as well as on maximizing efficiencies of

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different end-use applications and utilization of by-products. High priority will be accorded to indigenous R&D and technology development based on local feed stocks and needs, which would be benchmarked with international efforts and patents would be registered, wherever possible. Multi-institutional, time-bound research programmes with clearly defined goals and milestones would be developed and supported. Bio-tech Park, G.O.I., is our technical partner for R&D related activities. OMCs shall facilitate demonstration at field level.

Intensive R&D work would be undertaken in the following areas:

i. Bio-fuel feed-stock production based on sustainable biomass with active involvement of local communities through non-edible oilseed bearing plantations on wastelands to include inter- alia production and development of quality planting materials and high sugar containing varieties of sugarcane, sweet sorghum, sugar beet, cassava, etc.

ii. Advanced conversion technologies for first generation bio-fuels and emerging technologies for second generation bio-fuels including conversion of lingo-cellulosic materials to ethanol such as crop residues, forest wastes and algae, biomass-to-liquid (BTL) fuels, bio-refineries, etc.

iii. Technologies for end-use applications, including modification and development of engines for the transportation sector based on a large scale centralized approach and for stationary applications for motive power and electricity production based on a decentralized approach.

iv. Utilization of by-products of bio-diesel and bio-ethanol production processes such as de-oiled cake, glycerin, biogases, etc.

Demonstration Projects will be set up for bio-fuels, both for bio-diesel, bio-ethanol and bio-gas production, conversion and applications based on state-of-the-art technologies through Public Private Partnership (PPP).

Participation by industry in R&D and technology development will be encouraged with increased investment by industry with a view to achieve a fair competitiveness.

Quality standards

Development of test methods, procedures and protocols would be taken up on priority along with introduction of standards and certification for different biofuels and end use applications. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has already evolved a standard (ES-15607) for Bio-diesel (B100), which is the Indian adaptation of the American Standard ASTM D-6751 and European Standard EN-14214. BIS has also published IS: 2796: 2008 which covers specification for motor gasoline blended with 5% ethanol and motor gasoline blended with 10% ethanol. Standards would be strictly enforced and proper checks would be carried out by a designated agency on the quality of the bio-fuel being supplied.

5.2 The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) would review the non-woody bio-mass based compressed bio gas (CBG) system established by Bio Energy Mission Cell, Dept. of Planning ,Govt.of U.P. in association with UNICEF. The established standards would be

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strictly enforced and proper check would be carried out by BEMC on quality of CBG being supplied.

Role of State

173. The role and active participation of the States is crucial in the planning and implementation of bio-fuel programmes. The State Government has designated the task to Dept. of Planning, Govt. of U.P.and in this continuation Bio Energy Mission Cell suitably empowered and funded to act as nodal department for development and promotion of bio-fuels in U.P. Other concerned departments like Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, Agriculture, Horticulture, forestry department, Land Development and Water resources department, Revenue department, State universities, research institutions etc. have been associated in these efforts. State Government has already decided on the land use for plantation of non-edible oilseed bearing plants or other feed stocks of bio-fuels, and on facilitation of Government wasteland, degraded land for rising such plantations under value chain mechanism. Creation of necessary infrastructure would also have to be facilitated to support bio-fuel projects across the entire value chain.

Institutional machanisms

174. Under the Allocation of business Rules, the Department of Planning, Govt. of U.P. has been given the responsibility of Policy and overall Coordination of bio-fuels sector. For this purpose Bio-Energy Mission Cell under direct control of Secretary/Principal Secretary, Dept. of Planning has been established. Seeing the scope of developments the sector now the time has come to strengthen it immediately. Apart from this, the Bio-tech park, Lucknow has been given the responsibility of assuring good quality planting inputs .

175. In view of a multiplicity of departments and agencies, a high-level co-ordination and policy guidance committee at State level has been established under Agriculture Production Commissioner. It is named as State Level Steering Committee (Bio-energy sector) vide G.O. No. 244/35-1-12 Dated Feb. 28 th, 2012. It’s meeting is commenced once in three months. To support this committee, a district level committee has also been created vide G.O. no: 521/35-1-12 dated April 30 th, 2012 under the Chairmanship of the District Magistrate of the concerned distinct. It reports the State level committee on monthly basis on different aspects of bio-fuel development, promotion and utilization etc..

Financial outcomes (yearly basis after 2017)

One Million Metric Tones Bio-diesel per year by end of 2017 worth Rs. 3240.00 Cr.

Two Million Metric Tones de-oiled cake as a enriched biomass for “Agro-waste to energy model of BEMC” to meet the energy demand of cooking and lighting to about one Million house-holds. The value term of produced biogas (Quantity: 0.30 MMT @ Rs. 42000/MT) as per CNG rate is about Rs. 1260.00 Cr.

Production of good quality organic manure (Quantity: 0.6MMT @ Rs. 4500/MT). The value of the manure is about Rs. 270.00 Cr.

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Proposed sustainable self-employment opportunity: 01 Million.

Rural Development & Transformation of Rural Economy

176. Development and Transformation of rural economy require expansion of income and employment opportunities development of allied sectors of rural economy improvement in key infrastructure facilities viz. road connectivity, safe drinking water, respectable dwelling conditions and hygienic civic environment, federating the poor into Self-Help-Groups for collective economic, activities, upgrading their skills and supporting them through accessible marketing options need to be promoted and strengthened to become the agents of transformation and instrument of inclusive growth.

177. Despite over six decades of planned development, the State is still to ensure sustainable income and livelihood for about 1/3rd of its rural population and bring them out of the cobweb of poverty and deprivation. Agriculture is the main stay of rural economy and provide sustenance to the considerable population especially residing in the rural areas. On-farm and off-farm activities in agriculture and allied sectors are still the major source of living in rural areas of the State, as secondary and tertiary sectors are yet to make significant inroads into the rural economy.

178. The State is therefore, determined to remove the menace of poverty from rural areas and give a new face lift to rural economy in the ensuing years.

179. Rural Development Department is implementing various centrally and state sponsored schemes for alleviation of rural poverty and development of infrastructure facilities in villages . Centrally Sponsored Schemes are – Mahatma Gandhi Rashtri Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (MGNREGA) , Swarn Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY), National Rural Livelihodd Mission (NRLM), Indira Awas Yojana (IAY), Pradhan Mantri Gram Sarak Yojana (PMGSY), National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP), National Biogas Programme, Schemes. State sponsored Schemes are Vidhayak Nidhi, Lohiya Gramin Awas Yojana, Ambedkar Vishesh Rozgar Yojana and Community Development.

MGNREGA-

Insufficient participation of women in MGNREGS has been an issue of deep concern. Separate SOR for women laborers has been prepared to attract more women work in NREGA projects. Besides, sufficient representation in Rozgar Sewaks and Mates of women will be ensured.

Social Audit and 3rd Party Monitoring of various programmes /schemes has been strengthened by establishing independent Directorate of Social Audit.

Experts and Professionals have been appointed as State Quality Monitors (S.Q.M.) to ensure quality in the execution of works.

Availability of Managerial and Technical Assistance to the PRIs will also be increased.

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180. Many other works have been included in the list of permissible works. The revised list is given below-

Watershed Related Works-

Watershed Related Works in Mountain Regions

Agriculture Related Works

Livestock Related Works

Fisheries Related Works

Rural Drinking Water Related Works

Rural Sanitation Related Works

Flood Management Related Works

National Rural Livelihood Mission ( New Scheme)

181. A systematic review of SGSY has brought into focus certain shortcomings like vast regional variations in mobilization of rural poor; insufficient capacity building of beneficiaries; insufficient investments for building community institutions; and weak linkages with banks leading to low credit mobilization and low repeat financing. It was in this background, Government has approved the restructuring the SGSY as the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), to be implemented in a mission mode across the country. NRLM is further named as Aajeevika. The following will be the approach while implementing Aajeevika in the state:

Aajeevika will emphasis on constitution of SHGs and their federations with special focus on the poorest households and BPL families.

Establishment of RSETIs in all the Districts.

Diagnostics and analysis based State Prospective Implementation Plan(SPIP) will be prepared which includes empowering rural poor through capacity building, skill enhancement, enhancing Livelihood options and Marketing linkages with SHGs Federations at village, block and district level.

Providing Employment linked Youth Skill Training

Training for self help groups (SHGs) and federations on i)concepts of SHGs, village organizations (VOs) and block level federations (BLFs), ii)group processes and management, iii)microfinance operations including fund management and book keeping, iv)social issues.

Emphasis on Convergence & Partnership

Division of Activities of Intensive & Non-Intensive Blocks

For the implementation of Aajeevika the blocks of the state have been divided in Intensive and Non-Intensive blocks.

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UPSRLM will be implemented with a Intensive approach in Intensive Blocks while in Non-Intensive UPSRLM will manage with own resources.

Again the Intensive Block will be divided in Resource and Non-Resource Blocks, Resource blocks will be managed by the CRPs & PRP’s of the Resource Organisation.

In Non –Resource Block the Aajeevika activities will be managed by the State own Resources. (Suvidhadata or NGO’s)

Programmes of Capacity Building and skill development of SHG members together with the periodic training of PRIs and its officials will be organized.

Providing market linkages to SHGs, standardization and certification of their products, integration of already created marketing infrastructure (10 permanent stalls at Delhi, 6 showrooms in Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Agra, Jhansi, Varanasi & Noida, 391 Saras Haat & 112 Village Haat) with the SHG will be the major focus areas.

Mahatama Gandhi Rashtriya Gramin Rozgar Guranantaee Yojana- This scheme is launched under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. 2005 The first phase of the scheme was started on 2nd February 2006, while the second and third phase on 15th May 2007 and 1st April] 2008 respectively the interested families from the rural areas are getting 100 days labour employment. In case unskilled labourers the 100 percent in born by the Govt. of India, whereas the 25 percent of the material charges are born the the Central Government and rest 25 percent by the State Government. Similarly for aged and disabled persons works will be identified at local level to suit their capability and action plan will be prepared so that they may earn full wage of Rs. 125/ per day.

Indira Avas Yojna

This scheme is in operation from the year 1985-86 as a sub-scheme of rural land less employment guarantee programme, whereas, in the year 1989-90 this scheme has a sub-scheme of Jawahar Rozgar Yojna.

This scheme has been independently implemented since 1st April, 1996. earlier, the scheme was meant only for SC/ST families. However all BPL families, below poverty line are covered under the scheme from 1994-95, with the only provison that minimum 60% beneficiaries should be SC/St. This scheme is financed with 75:25 ratio by the Govt. of India and State Govt. In the plains the cost of the house is Rs. 45,000 and in the naxal affected areas Rs. 48500 w.e.f. 1.4.2010.

Lohia Gramin Avas Yojna

The BPL Survey Conducted in the State in the Year 2002, certain families below the poverty line could not be included. Therefore a new housing scheme called Lohia Gramin Avas Yojna is proposed under the scheme the families below poverty line and

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belonging to general and SC categories will be eligible under this scheme. This scheme will benefit such left BPL families on the pattern of Indira Avas Yojna.

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna(Prime Minister Rural Road Scheme)

This scheme is implemented in the State From 25.12.200 as the fully financed Central Scheme. To begin with, it was targeted that settlements of 500 or more population should be linked by Pakka Roads by the end of 10th five year plan (year 2006-07)

Under the scheme, the main departments are appointed in the State as executing agencies. They are PWD and Rural Engineering Department. PWD is implementing the scheme in 42 districts and the rural engineering department in the remaining 33districts. The work relating to phase-1, phase-2 phase-5 and phase-6 (w0rld Bank Financed) has been completed.

Rashtriya Gramin Peyjal Sampurti (National Rural Drinking Water Supply)

In the State the drinking water supply programme was launched in the year 1974-75 this was merged with Prime Minister Gramodaya Scheme in the year 2002-03. From 2005-06 this scheme was named as water supply and water lifting scheme. Under the National rural drinking water programme every person is expected to get pure drinking water an regular basis for drinking cooking and domestic requirements.

Panchayati Raj

182. Following the constitution (Seventy third) Amendment Act 1992, the U.P. Panchayat Raj Act, 1947 and the U.P. Kshetra Samiti and Zila Parishad Adhinium, 1961, were amended and came into force on 22.4.1994. In conformity, legislation extends the spirit of the Seventy third Amendment by providing reservation for schedule castes, schedule tribes, other backward castes and women at all levels of the three tier Panchayati Raj structure. In the light of the provisions of the Amended Acts, general elections to the three tier Panchayati Raj bodies were held in time and 51,914 Gram Panchayats, 821 Kshetra Panchayats and 75 Zila Panchayats were constituted.

183. This envisaged a total change in the processes of self-governance and planning. The objectives of the amendments were loud and clear: a better plan and its better implementation. The more specific functions and responsibilities which they were required to discharge in the new disposition were not spelled out nor the necessary administrative and financial powers given to them for this purpose.

184. The state government has devolved administrative and financial powers to PRIs and strengthened these institutions of local self government. State government begun the process of decentralization of powers to the PRIs in the year 1999-2000 and transferred 3Fs (Funds, Functions and Functionaries) of different departments to the Gram Panchayats.

Empowerment of PRIs –

Local problems will be understood and solved easily at the local level

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Priority of developmental works will be decided at the local level.

Effective supervision at local level will lead to improvement in the quality of works and services.

Decision making process at the local level will accelerate the pace of works.

Execution of works by Gram Panchayats through local resources will reduce the cost of works and it will ensure good quality too.

Allocation of funds to Gram Panchayats under Different Schemes

185. Gram Panchayats are provided funds under the following heads :-

Employment generation programme like Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Empowerment Guarantee Scheme (MNREGA)

Different Plan schemes like construction of Village Pavements, Panchayat Bhawans, toilets and rural markets etc.

Scholarship funds for SC/ST, OBCs, disabled etc.

Mid-Day Meal Scheme.

Central and State Finance Commission Funds for maintenance of assets.

Funds through devolution

186. Besides the funds given for execution of the works entrusted to Gram Panchayats, these institutions are also being given directly five percent share in total tax revenue of the State Government for the maintenance of assets transferred to panchayats. The increase in the state’s tax revenue will automatically raise the amount of funds being devolved to Gram Panchayats.

187. Among all the states in the country, Uttar Pradesh is the first state which took historic decision in 1997-98 to devolve four percent of the State’s total tax revenue directly to Panchayats. The funds being received directly by the Gram Panchayats has witnessed unprecedented improvement in the functional capacity. Later on, on the recommendation of IIIrd State Finance Commission, the State Government has sanctioned 5.5 percent of the state’s total tax revenue to the PRIs.

Strategy

188. The 73rd amendment in the constitution of India has given constitutional status to the gram panchayats as Local-Self Government. For effective Self-governance and planning each and every panchayat requires Funds, Functionaries and Functions. All these have been provided under the Decentralization Programme of the State Govt. The Draft Proposal for Annual Plan 2012-13 is based on the clear strategy to strengthen Gram Panchayats according to the intentions and provision of 73 rd

constitution amendment so that panchayats can discharge their specific functions and responsibilities.

Construction of C.C. Road and K C Drain in Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Samagra Gram

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189. In rural areas, waste is a severe threat to the public health which is directly concerned with cleanliness. In the absence of proper disposal of liquid waste especially grey water from the households and waste water from the hand pumps are leading to vector borne diseases such as Diaorrhea, Malaria, Polio, Dengue, Cholera, Typhoid and other water borne infections. Close to 88% of the total disease load is due to lack of sanitation including improper solid and liquid waste management. Improved sanitation reduces environmental burdens, increases sustainability of environmental resources and allows for a healthier, more secure future for children.

190. To avoid water logging the earlier concept has been to lay brick soling and drains in the habitation area of villages. With increased mechanization of farming and increase in vehicular traffic in rural areas, the brick soling and drain’s durability gets reduced. Besides, this work was not of the quality to provide a clean environment in a sustainable manner for considerably long period. In 2013-14, the construction of C.C. Roads and K.C. Drains in Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Samagra Gram has been taken up as one of the Chief Minister's priority programmes in Uttar Pradesh.

NIRMAL BHARAT ABHIYAN (NBA)

191. Total Sanitation Campaign’s new name is Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan,which was started under Restructured Centrally Sponsored Rural Sanitation Programme in 1999-2000. It was a policy reform advocating of a shift from high subsidy to low subsidy regime, greater house hold involvement, demand responsiveness, different technological options before the community, strong supply chain with the establishment of RSMs/ production centers and greater emphasis on IEC activities. School sanitation and Anganwadi sanitation were added as essential components to prepare children as the change agents for sanitation and have been given the responsibility of promotion of sanitation in rural areas.

192. As per 73rd constitutional amendment PRIs have been given the responsibility of promotion of sanitation in rural areas In Uttar Pradesh. In 2004-05 GPs started promotion of sanitation under TSC on a large scale, with the help of additional special incentive to the beneficiaries so that they could construct their own toilet with simple brick superstructure.

Objectives of NBA

Bring about improvement in the general quality of life in rural areas.

Accelerating sanitation coverage in rural areas to achieve the vision of Nirmal Bharat by 2022 with all Gram Panchayats in the country attaining Nirmal Status.

Motivate communities and Panchayati Raj Institutions to promote sustainable sanitation facilities through awareness creation and health education.

To cover the remaining schools which were not covered under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Anganwadi Centres in the rural areas with proper sanitation facilities and undertake proactive promotion of hygiene education and sanitary habits among students.

Encourage cost effective and appropriate technologies for ecologically safe and sustainable sanitation.

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Develop community managed environmental sanitation systems focusing on solid & liquid waste management for overall cleanliness in the rural areas.

Relevance of Sanitation & Hygiene

193. The relationship between drinking water supply, sanitation, health, nutrition and community has been widely accepted. Consumption of contaminated water, improper disposal of human excreta, lack of personal and food hygiene and improper disposal of solid and liquid waste have been the major causes of the water borne diseases in the developing countries like India. The prevalence of water/vector borne diseases like Cholera, Diaorrhea, Infective Hepatitis, Malaria, J. Encephalitis and Dengue fever could be decreased by improvement of sanitary condition. This alternative is less expensive than any other preventive health measures to combat water and sanitation related diseases.

Sanitation – women and children’s concern

194. Women in rural India, as in the case of some other countries also, have to face lack of privacy, harassment and have to walk long distances to find a suitable place for defaecation in the absence of toilet facilities. In most of the cases, they are known to wait till dawn or night for darkness, so that they can defaecate in privacy. This habit is causing various health problems in women, especially urinary tract infections. Sanitation facilities also have significant implications for enrollment and attendance of girls in schools.

Sanitation Coverage

195. As per the latest progress report prepared by the dept in Feb. 2013, the sanitation coverage with IHHL has increased up to 83.49%. Apart from that, 90.23 percent Schools and 94.65 percent Anganwadi Centers are covered with sanitary facilities as per TSC/NBA Guidelines. Remaining Schools and Anganwadi Centers will be covered by the end of March, 2013.

IEC activities:

196. It is mainly focused on demand generation for toilets and behavioral change, especially concentrating on hand washing at critical times, safe disposal of child excreta and the use of toilets. District specific communication plans have already been prepared .A comprehensive operational guideline has been issued which includes IEC strategy, HRD activity ,funding patterns, activities under SSHE and anganwadi sanitation, role of RSMs and different technical options for hardware components.

197. In the year 2013-14, the construction of individual toilets in the households of all the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Samagra Gram is in the flagship programmes of the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.

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Construction of Multipurpose Panchayat Bhawan/Bharat Nirman Rajeev Gandhi Sewa Kendra :

198. Being centrally sponsored scheme,in the ratio of 75% central share and 25% State share, multipurpose Panchayat Bhawans/Bharat NirmanRajeev Gandhi Sewa Kendra are to be built with the cost of 10 lacs.(7.5 lac central share and 2.5 lacs state share)in 5 non BRGF districts.

Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF)

199. Backward Region Grant Fund is being implemented in 35 most backward districts of Uttar Pradesh with 100 percent assistance from Government of India In the State of Uttar Pradesh 34 districts were selected initially in 2007-08. In the year 2012-13, a new districts, namely Kasganj, has also been included in the scheme and now 35 Districts are covered under this scheme.

200. The Backward Regions Grant Fund is designed to redress regional imbalances in development.The fund will provide financial resources for supplementing and converging existing developmental inflows into identified districts, so as to:

Bridge critical gaps in local infrastructure and other development requirements

Strengthen, to this end Panchayat and Municipality level governance with more appropriate capacity building, to facilitate participatory planning, decision making, implementation and monitoring, to reflect local felt needs,

Provide professional support to local bodies for planning, implementation and monitoring of their plans,

Improve the performance and delivery of critical functions assigned to Panchayats and counter possible efficiency and equity losses on account of inadequate Local capacity.

201. BRGF consists of two funding windows, as follows:

Development Fund:

PRIs and ULBs use these funds to address critical gaps.

Total allocated fund by GoI, for 2013-14 is Rs 818.17 cr.

State has decided the normative formula for inter se distribution of funds to PRIs and ULBs within the district in the ratio of 80:20.

Distribution of funds between Gram Panchayats, Kshetra Panchayats and Zila Panchayats has also been fixed in the ratio of 70:10:20.

Capability Building Fund:

These funds will be used primarily to build capacity in planning, implementation, monitoring, accounting and improving accountability and transparency.

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