Chapter - V

Infrastructure

Roads and Bridges

Road network is vital for sustained and inclusive growth of the economy. It facilitates the
movement of passengers and freight across the country. It promotes efficiency in the economy by
minimizing total transportation cost in terms of economies of production, distribution and consumption.
The role of road transport among the different modes of transport is dominant because of its last mile
connectivity or feeder service. In comparison to other modes of transport, the movement of passenger and
freight in India over the years has increasingly shifted towards roads transport sector. According to
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, in 2011-12, the road network in the country carried about 86
per cent of the total passenger movement by roads and railways put together. The corresponding figure for
freight movement by roads was 64.5 per cent.

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.

3. 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.

Demographic Status

4. 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.

5. As per 2011 census the population of Uttar Pradesh stood 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.

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State wise Road Statistics
 As per 2011 statistics of 28 states released by MORTH UP stands at 25th position in road
density per lac population and at 9th position in road density per 100 sq km area.
 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 Per 100 sq. km. of Area
population
1 Nagaland 1724.02 205.96
2 Arunachal pradesh 1558.98 25.74
3 Tripura 919.96 322.07
4 Mizoram 899.13 46.53
5 Assam 775.73 308.26
6 Sikkim 761.92 65.25
7 Goa 729.01 287.06
8 Manipur 702.98 85.70
9 Himachal pradesh 699.53 86.15
10 Odisha 617.05 166.23
11 Kerala 602.68 517.77
12 Uttarakhand 487.08 92.14
13 Karnataka 460.94 146.92
14 Meghalaya 404.32 53.43
15 Chhattisgarh 367.91 69.51
16 Maharashtra 365.32 133.41
17 Rajasthan 351.67 70.51
18 West Bengal 327.55 337.13
19 Punjab 303.90 167.18
20 Andhra Pradesh 281.11 86.53
21 Madhya Pradesh 271.76 64.01
22 Tamil nadu 266.62 147.89
23 Gujarat 258.66 79.68
24 Jammu & Kashmir 215.00 12.14
25 Uttar Pradesh 195.54 161.98
26 Haryana 164.59 94.38
27 Bihar 125.85 138.74
28 Jharkhand 72.51 29.99

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Road Network of UPPWD:
Category of Roads Present Status
1 National Highways (Including 3962 kms. under NHAI) 7212
2 State Highways 7703
3 Major District Roads 7549
4 Other District Roads 39245
5 Village Roads (Excluding 345 km unsurfaced roads) 138702
Total (Excluding 3962 kms NHAI Rds) 196449

Status of Connectivity habitations (As per PMGSY norms):

Particulars 1000+ 500-999 250-499 <250 Total
Total number of Habitations 41170 49319 55301 69307 215097
Total number of Connected 28232 20440 15060 13401 77133
Habitations (as on 25-12-2000)
Total number of Unconnected 12938 28879 40241 55906 137964
Habitations (as on 25-12-2000)
Total Covered under PMGSY 6815 4700 709 478 12702
Connected Under Other Schemes 6120 24170 21718 30225 82233
Balance Unconnected 3 9 17814 25203 43029
Habitations

Major Priorities:

Four laning of roads connecting District Headquarters:

 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. 30 district head quarters 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 under
NHDP programme of Government of India. 9 district head quarters are situated on two lane
NH but are covered under two laning with paved shoulder under NHPD programme of
Government of India. 2 district head quarters are covered under two laning with paved
shoulder under EPC mode of National Highways. Thus 24 district head quarters remain and
the proposed connectivity is as under:-
 10 district head quarters are proposed for four laning under Public Private Partnership by
UPSHA.
3 district head quarters which are situated on NH, are proposed for two lane with paved
shoulders from State resources by National Highays and remaining 11 district headquarters are
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 proposed under this scheme. Thus a total of 14 district head quarters are proposed under PWD
by 15 road works.

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya Samagra Gram Vikas Yojna

6. 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 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.
 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 9998 revenue villages are to be
selected under this scheme.
 During 2012-13, only 6 villages/habitations were saturated. During 2013-14, 2178
villages/habitations were saturated by Public Works Department.
 For connectivity of villages/habitations under all schemes like Zila Yojna, Dr. Ram Manohar
Lohiya Samagra Gram Vikas Yojna.

Strengthening and widening of existing network:

 All single lane state highways and important MDR/ODR (where traffic density is high will be
widened and strengthened to two lane standard.
 During 2013-14, about 359 kms of State Highways, 557 kms of MDR/ODRs have been
strengthened/widened under State Sector, 98 kms have been Strengthened/widened under
Vyapar Vikas Nidhi, 333kms of SH and 1139 kms of MDR/ODRs have been
strengthened/widened under Rajya Sadak Nidhi, 304 kms have been strengthened/widened
under CRF and 658 kms have been strengthened/widened through thirtheenth finance
commission.
 For successful implementation of Kumbh Mela, improvement of road network around the
Mela area in Allahabad was under taken and 68 works were sanctioned in 2011-12 and 51
works were sanctioned in 2012-13 and all the works were successfully completed.

Public Private Partnership in Road Sector through UPSHA:

7. U.P. State Highways Authority was established in the year 2004 with the object to develop,
maintain and manage the State Highways and any other Highways vested in it by the State Govt. The role
of Authority is to develop models for bringing in Private, Institutional and international funding for the
road sector and to develop and provide consultancy and construction services and carry on research
activities for development, management and maintenance of Highways.

8. The U.P. State Highways Authority has incorporated Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model for
Upgradation/ Maintenance of State Highways prepared by the Planning Commission of India and approved

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by Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India. The model RFQ, RFP and Concession Agreement issued by the
Planning Commission, Govt. of India has been adopted by the authority to develop its projects on Design,
Built, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) Pattern. The Authority has signed Concession Agreement
for following 03 roads. The Status of different roads under UPSHA is as below:
Name of Road SH Length (km)
No.
1 Delhi-Saharanpur-Yamunotri Road 57 206.089

2 Bareilly-Almora Road 37 54.00

3 Varanasi-Shaktinagar Road 5A 115.00

9. The Authority has invited bids for selection of developer for following 07 roads

Name of Road SH No Length Km

1 Sahjanhpur-Hardoi-Lucknow Road 25 162.40

2 Akbarpur-Jaunpur-Mirzapur-Dudhi Road 5 237.16

3 Balrampur-Gonda-JarwalRoad 1A 88.00

4 Aligarh-Mathura Road 80 39.46

5 Etah-Sikohabad Road 85 51.42

6 Tarighat -Bara Road 99 39.20

7 Muzaffarnagar-Saharanpur via Deoband Road 59 52.70

10. For up-gradation/maintenance on PPP basis, the following 06 roads are targeted
Name of Road SH No Length Km
1 Sitapur-Lakhimpur-Palia-Dudhwa Road 90 + 21 120.00
2 Maharajganj-Nichalaul-Thuthibadi Road - 42.00
3 Moradabad-Dhampur-Bijnaur Road 49 110.00
4 Deoria-Gorakhpur Road 1 45.00
5 Mohanlalganj-Maurawan-Unnao road 52C 69.74
6 Bijnaur-Chajlait Road 76 57.30
7 Agra-Wah-Kachauraghat Road 62 68.20
8 Lucknow-Bangarmau-Bilhor Road 40 142.49
9 Panipat-Khatima Road 12 146.98
10 Pukhrayan-Ghatampur-Bindaki Road 46 83.66

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Construction of Bridges/ROB

11. 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. Seventy five bridges and 10 ROBs were completed
during the year 2012-13. During the year0 2013-14, 130 bridges and following 24 ROBs i.e. a total of 154
works have already been completed.

ROBs completed during 2013-14

 Under road level crossing No. 147 in Jhansi
 Govindpuri Bhimsen railway line Level crossing No. 240 A near Dada Nagar in Kanpur.
 NH24 Level crossing No. 413A in Moradabad.
 Ghaziabad Saharanpur railway line Level crossing No. 3 Mand Bh 5 (km 83/5-6) in Meerut.
 Meerut Delhi Road Level crossing No. A-55/E-3 (Mewla Phatak) in Meerut.
 Najibabad Kotdwar road Level Crossing No. 1B in Bijnor.
 Level crossing no. 6A near Sangmohal in Mirzapur.
 Level Crossing NO. 129A on Kasia Road in Deoria.
 Deoria Balia Road Level Crossing no. 8C in Deoria.
 Bahraich Fatehpur Banda Rd NH13 Level crossing no. 48 special in Fatehpur.
 Belaisa Raillway crossing No. 29A/T3 in Azamgarh.
 Level crossing no. 161A in between Gorakhpur Domingarh in Gorakhpur.
 Level crossing no. 120 special near Hiralal Dharmshala in Lakhimpur.
 Jhansi Manikpur rail section Level crossing no. 454 A in Banda.
 Bahraich Bhinga Rd SH96 Level crossing no. 42 in Bahraich.
 Sultanpur Pratapgarh Allahabad Road Level crossing no. 74B in Sultanpur.
 Fatehpur Bindki road level crossing no. 55B (km 955/12-13) in Fatehpur.
 Level crossing no. 8B (km 1100/31-33) near Phaphund Rly station in Orayya.
 Nehru Kavinagar Rd Lev el crossing no. 2C in Ghaziabad.
 Moradabad Ghaziabad Road Level crossing no 95C Location No. 131/12-13 in Ghaziabad.
 Hathras Jalesar Road Level crossing no 90C (km 1288/2-3) in Hathras.
 Tundla Ghaziabad Rail Section Level crossing 102 C km 1312/31-32 in Hathras.
 Roonkata Kiravli road Level Crossing No. 509 (km 1360/13-15) in Agra.
 Near Buddheshwar Chauraha on Ring Road in Lucknow.

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Indo Nepal Border Road

12. Ministry of Home affairs (MHA) Government of India has approved project for construction of
Roads along Indo-Nepal Border passing through seven Districts namely Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri,
Baharaich, Shrawasti, Balrampur , Siddharth Nagar and Maharajganj of 640 km length at a cost of Rs
1621.00 crores After Detailed survey 27 DPRs length 572.32 km and cost Rs. 2093.38 Crores cost have
been framed and sent to MHA, GoI . Out of these 27 DPRs GoI has accorded sanction on 11 DPRs for
length of 248.30 km and cost Rs. 704.25 Crores.While remaining 16 DPRs of length 324.04 Kms and cost
Rs 1947.58 Crores are under consideration of MHA for sanction , which is most likely in the year 2014-15.

13. Out of the sanctioned 11 DPRs, agreements have been framed for 9 works, which are under
progress. Tender of one work is under process, however tender for remaining one work has not been
invited as this stretch passes through Wild Life Area and clearance is required before tenders are called.
The land acquisition is under progress.

Power

14. 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. 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

15. 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

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16. 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.

Proposed Additional Power Generation Capacity during 12th Plan

Name Units Capacity UP's 2012- 2013- 2014- 2015 2016-
(MW) Share 13 14 15 -16 17
(MW)
1 (A) State Sector
(i) Parichha Extn stage II 2*250 500 500 250 250
(ii) Anapara (D) 2*500 1000 1000 1000
(iii) Harduaganj Extn 2*250 500 500 250 250
Sub Total 2000 500 500 1000
2 (B) Joint Sector
(i) Meja (UPRVUNL & 2*660 1320 990 990
NTPC)
Sub Total 1320 990 990
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 3274.9
0
Sub Total 8756 2756 3274.9
0
5 (E) Private Sector
(i) Sri Nagar Hydro 4*82.5 330 290 290
(ii) Sasan UMPP 6*660 3960 500 170 250 80
6 (F) Central sector (Hydro) 218 389 331 204
7(G) Central Sector 170 61 243 448
(Thermal)
Total 500 1058 2888 4004 4916.9

Thermal Generation (Up Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd.)

17. 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.

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18. The details of installed capacity (de-rated) of thermal power stations under UPRVUNL on
31.03.2014 are as follows :-
POWER De-rated Installed Capacity De-rated Installed Capacity
STATIONS in MW as on 31.03.2013 in MW as on 31.03.2014
1. Obra 1288
1288 (=2x50+2x94 *+5x200) (=2x50+2x94+5x200)
2. Panki 210 (=2x105) 210 (=2x105)
3. Harduaganj 415 (=1x60+1x105+1x250) 665 (=1x60+1x105+2x250)
4.. Parichha 890 (2x110+2x210+1x250) 1140 (2x110+2x210+2x250**)
5.. Anpara 1630 (=3x210+2x500) 1630 (=3x210+2x500)
Total 4433 4933
Note:-
1. Unit no. 6 of Parichha TPP- 250 MW** has been taken on commercial load w.e.f. 18.04.2013.
2. Unit no. 9 of Harduaganj TPP- 250 MW has been taken on commercial load w.e.f. 10.10.2013.

19. 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 Whether Construction
MW Spilled over proposed to
from 11th start in 12th
Plan Plan
A IN STATE SECTOR
1. 1x250 MW Harduaganj TPP 250 MW Yes
2. 2x250 MW Parichha TPP 500 MW Yes
3. 2x500 MW Anpara-D Thermal Power 1000 MW Yes
project
4. 1x660 MW Harduaganj Thermal Power 660 MW Yes
project
5. 2x660 MW Obra ‘C’ Thermal Power 1320 MW Yes
project
6. 1x660 MW Panki Thermal Power project 660 MW Yes
Total of A 4390 MW
B IN JOINT VENTURE WITH UPRVUNL
1. Meja Thermal Power project(in joint 1320 MW Yes
venture with NTPC)(2x660 MW)
2. Thermal Power project in joint venture with 1980 MW Yes
NLC(3x660MW)
Total of B 3300 MW
Total (A+B) 7690 MW

Projects under construction/proposed in State Sector/Joint Venture :

State Sector:

2x250 MW Harduaganj Thermal Power Extension Project

20. The Boiler, Turbine & Generator (B.T.G.) work of this project has been got executed through
BHEL. The zero date of this project is 07.09.2006. First and second unit of 250MW each (unit no.-8&9)

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have been taken on commercial load w.e.f. from 01.02.2012 and 10.10.2013 respectively. The revised
project cost is Rs. 3168.36 crore..

2x250 MW Parichha Thermal Power Extension Project

21. The B.T.G. work of this project has been got executed through BHEL. The zero date of this project
is 04.08.2006. First and second unit of 250MW each (unit no.-5&6) have been taken on commercial load
w.e.f. 17.07.2012 and 18.04.2013 respectively.

22. The revised project cost under revision, the earlier approved cost is Rs. 2920 crore, towards which
Rs. 944.00 crore shall be met as UP Govt. Equity.

2x500 MW Anpara ‘D’ Thermal Power Project :

23. 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 hydro test of Unit
no. 06 and 07 have been completed on 29.102012 and 03.07.2013 respectively. The work of coal handling
system is almost complete. The work of MGR and Wagon trippler are in progress. The 765 KV switch
yard work, being executed through UPPTCL, is almost complete. The Synchronization dates, as per latest
schedule submitted by M/s BHEL, for first and second units are December,2014 and Febuary,2014
respectively.

24. The revised cost of this project is Rs 5843.02 crore against the estimated cost of Rs. 5358.79 crore
out of which, seventy percent, Rs 4090.11 crore shall be met through REC loan and remaining, thirty
percent, 1752.91 crore shall be UP Govt. equity.

1x660 MW Harduaganj Extn. (II) TPP :

25. 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. Govt. of UP has accorded approval, in September 2011, for
construction of this project through UPRVUNL. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 4826.50 which will
be met through loan from M/s PFC (for 80% of the cost) and remaining 20% will be met through UP Govt
equity.

26. Energy Task Force has accorded consent for the use of coal from Chendipara coal blocks and NOC
from Govt. of Orissa has also been accorded . Water allocation for the Project has been accorded by U.P.
Irrigation Department. The revised EIA study report has been submitted to MOEF on 06.03.2014. The
project has been listed on 26.05.2014 for consideration by Expert Appraisal Committee MOEF. Loan of
80% of the estimated cost has been sanctioned by M/s PFC, New Delhi. M/s DESEIN, New Delhi have
been appointed consultant for pre award and post award activities of the project on 13.08.2012. Tendering
is under process.

27. The estimated cost of the Project is Rs. 4826.50 Crores (20% equity and 80% loan).

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2x660 MW Obra ‘C’ TPP :

28. 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. EIA study report has been submitted to MOEF on 28.09.2012 and presentation
before Expert Appraisal Committee of MOEF was made on 05.11.2012 in which it was directed to submit
the revised papers. The papers for public hearing have been submitted to MOEF. Approval from Govt of
U.P. for construction of this project in public sector through UPRVUNL has been already accorded.
MOEF has imposed moratorium on installation of new industrial units in Singrauli area, the further activity
regarding installation of the project will be taken up after lifting of moratorium.

29. 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 :

30. Energy Task Force, UP Govt. in the meeting held on 10.05.2014 has accorded approval for
installation of additional 1x660MW unit. The NOC for 275 m high Chimney, in the existing premises of
Panki TPS besides already existing unit of 105 MW. NOC for 275m high chimney from AAI has been
obtained on 18.01.2013. Ministry of coal has accorded consent for coal block for this project. The DPR has
been got prepared through consultant. The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 4712.31.

Joint Venture :

2x660 MW Meja TPP :

31. 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 30.04.2012. The proposed full load operation date of 1st & 2nd unit are August-2016 and Febuary-
2017 respectively.

32. 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 towards which Rs
775.69 crores have been provisioned upto 2013-2014.

3x660 MW Thermal Power Project (Ghatampur):

33. 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

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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. The land
acquisition and appointment of consultant is in progress. PPA has been signed between NLC and UPPCL
on 31.12.2013. The MOEF clearance and approval of GOI thereafter for installation of the project is
awaited.

34. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 14375.40 crore (30% equity and 70% loan), towards which
Rs. 2113.18 crore (UPRVUNL’s share of equity) shall be met as UP Govt. equity.

R&M/ Refurbishment/ Uprating schemes

Ongoing Schemes:

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

35. 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. The work is scheduled to be completed by
June 2014.

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 the cost has become Rs 1702.14 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 and initially it was proposed to complete the work
within 30 months from zero date. The shut down of unit no. 09 was delayed because BHEL has delayed
the supply of HP rotor and casing. The shut down of unit no. 9 was given on 02.11.2008 and was got
operational in June 2011. Presently BHEL does not have the technology of 216 MW because of the end of
contract between BHEL and M/s Power Machines, Russia. Due to this problem the scheme of getting the
machine no. 10-13 refurbished on name plate rating has been got approved by the Energy Task Force of
UP Govt on 12.12.2012. M/s BHEL will complete the work of machine no. 10,11,12 & 13 in 33 months
wef 25.03.2013. The work on machine no. 10&11 is in progress. Which is scheduled to be completed by
March-2015 & June-2015.

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

37. 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 estimated cost of the scheme is Rs.691.97 cr. out of

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which Loan agreement amounting to Rs 553.576 crore shall be met by loan from M/s PFC and remaining
Rs. 138.39 cr. from UP Govt. equity/internal resources. Work is under progress and is scheduled to be
completed by Sept. 2017. After completion of scheme, average PLF of units are expected to be sustained
above 90%.

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.

39. The work of unit no.7 is being carried out and is proposed to be completed by November-2014.
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.

40. 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 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. The electricity
generation has been started from unit no. 02 but the balance of plant work is in progress.

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

41. The R&M scheme of unit no.1 of Parichha TPS (1x110 MW) is formulated and is proposed to
be executed through BHEL and their approved vendors. The estimated cost of the scheme is Rs. 93.89
crores which is to be met by loan from FI (80%) and UP Govt equity (20%). The scheme has been
approved by Energy Task Force of UP Govt on 14.03.2013.After completion of this scheme the PLF is
expected to improve to 75% from 52.68%. The R&M will also result in reduction in oil, coal and auxiliary
consumption and heat rate.

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:

42. UPRVUNL started its IT project named 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 through ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning). Mainly
the project includes:

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  Providing Computers to Employees and establishment of LAN ( Local Area Network)
 Business Process Re-Engineering
 Establishment of ERP and BI (Business Intelligence ) applications
 Establishment of H/W and S/W for monitoring of plant parameters
 Reorganization of HR Policy, Organization structure, manpower etc.
 Change Management for the above.
43. This project shall strengthen reporting system, enhance the proper decision taking capability and
strengthen the identified weak areas. This will help in reducing generation cost and improve the financial
condition of organization. M/s Ernst & Young Pvt. Ltd is appointed as consultant for the project.

44. There is a provision of Rs 8.00 crore in the FY 2013-14 but the withdrawl could not be effected
due to want of approval from Energy Task Force.

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

45. 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.

46. 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 new 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.
 Water Recirculation System.
47. The CREP Scheme for Anpara Thermal Power Station, estimated cost Rs 228.75 crore, has been
approved by Energy Task Force of UP Govt. Under this scheme Dry Fly Extraction System at Anpara ‘A’
TPS(3x210MW), Ash water recirculation system, R&M of ESP, installation of opacity meter, installation
of Flue gas conditioning system and Effluent treatment plant are to be executed.

48. 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.

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PPP Infrastructure in Thermal Generation

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

50. Under Case-2 the State Govt. arranges land, provides water linkage, arranges fuel linkages 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.

51. The work of Bara (3x660MW) has already been awarded on competitive bidding basis and work is
in progress.Two units of this project are scheduled to be commissioned in 2014-15 & third unit in 2015-16.
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 is
under progress.

Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) Projects

(i) Bhognipur Power Project (2x660MW) Distt. Ramabainagar (M/s Himawat Power Pvt. Ltd.)
(ii) Bhognipur Power Project (Phase-II)2(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) Barabanki Power Project (1x250 MW) Distt. Barabanki (M/s Parikh Aluminax)
(vi) Auriya Power Project (1x250 MW Distt. Auriya (M/s Uniteck Machines Ltd.)
(vii) Sandila Power Project (2x660 MW) Distt.Hardoi (M/s Torrent Power Ltd.)
(viii) Mirzapur Power Project (2x660 MW) Distt.Mirzapur (M/s Welspun 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

U.P. Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. (Hydro Generation)

52. 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. 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 526.7 MW. The power station wise
generation details for F.Y. 2012-13 & F.Y. 2013-14 are given as below:

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 Name of the Hydro Electric Installed Capacity Gross Generation (M.U.)
Power Stations
F.Y. 2012-13 F.Y.2013-14
Rihand 300 MW 771.28 503.99
Obra(H) 99 MW 313.72 203.13
Matatila 30.6 MW 118.27 115.97
Khara 72 MW 375.12 418.43
SHPs on Upper Ganga Canal 15.5 MW 21.16 19.35
SHPs on East Yamuna Canal 6 MW 5.50 5.73
Sheetla SHP 3.6 MW 2.36 1.64
Total 526.7 MW 1607.41 1268.23

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

54. 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. For R&M activities of
projects in 12th Five Year Plan, proposal has already been sent to U.P. Govt. No plan outlay (under Plan)
has been proposed, however under Outside Plan Outlay, Rs. 300.00 lacs for Rihand, Rs. 100.00 lacs for
Obra(H) & Rs. 100.00 lacs for Matatila was proposed from internal resource.

55. Based on RLA Study for Renovation & Modernization of the 65-70 years old U.G.C. projects
(Nirgazini-5.0 MW, Chittaura-3.0MW, Salawa-3.0 MW & Bhola-2.7 MW) Nigam decided to construct
new power house of higher capacity at adjoining sites. As per earlier order of the U.P. Govt. These Projects
were to be developed under Upper Ganga Canal Express Way Project in Private Sector under PPP mode,
but presently due to delay in execution of Express Way Project hese projects are taken out and are to be
developed in private sector under PPP mode. However, if private developer does not show their interest in
these projects the same shall be developed by UPJVNL itself.

56. 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. This
project is likely to be completed by June 2015.

57. 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

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 competitive tariff based bidding. The developer has submitted Detailed Project Reports for 04
SHPs except Bandraun which is found unviable. DPR’s of 04 SHP’s have been sent to
Irrigation Department for issuing of No Objection Certificate. The matter related for dropping
Bandraun SHP which is not viable, is being referred to ETF.
 After rebidding of 04 nos. Projects (Khairi-3.75 MW, Shahjahanpur Nahil -2.5 MW,
Karmnasa -2.0 MW and Sharda Sagar -1.5 MW) bids for only one SHP, Sharda Sagar was
received. After evaluation of the Bid, the Tariff quoted by the L-1 bidder is higher, therefore
ETF has directed for rebidding of the project.

Achievement for Financial Year 2012-13

 During this period 1607.41 MU energy was generated against the Target of 1587.71 MU
which is 1.24% more than the target value.
 During this period with regular, proper & quality maintenance of large Power Stations, no
major break down occurred with the result that majority of the machines remained available
continuously for generation.
 Some R&M work on Rihand, Obra Hydel & Matatila Power Stations have been completed and
rests are under process.

Work being taken in FY 2013-14

 R&M work on M/c No. 3 of Rihand P.S. has been started and is under progress.
 R&M work on M/c No.4 of Rihand Power Station is nearly completed.
 After Electric R&M activities such as Stator, Rotor winding of Generator, Machine no. 2 of
Obra Hydel Power Station was put on bar in June 2013. Mechanical R&M activities are yet to
be taken up.
 Progress is being ensured to complete R&M works of Obra(H) Power Station & Matatila
Power Station so that entire work of R&M works may be completed by FY 2015-16.
 Work on Khara SHP (1500KW) has been started. Survey and Investigation work has been
completed. Design works of Civil part and Machines are under process.

Proposed Scheme for FY 2014-15

 M/c No.4 of Rihand Power Station is expected to be put on load by the end of May 2014.
 Two units of Rihand Power Station are expected to be taken up for R&M work. All R&M
work of Rihand Power Station is expected to be completed by FY 2015-16.
 Management is serious and putting its all efforts to complete R&M works of Obra & Matatila
Power Station. R&M on these projects are expected to be completed by FY 2015-16.
 Work on Khara SHP (1500KW) has been started and is expected to be completed by June-
2015.

58. Hence for forthcoming financial year 2014-15, the outlay proposal for Annual Plan is as under :-

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 Hydro Power Station Under Plan Outside Plan Capital subsidy
(From Internal expected to be recd.
Resources) From MNRE, GOI
New Delhi
(A) Renovation & Modernization Work
Rihand - 1821.00 -
Obra(H) - 1167.00 -
Matatila - 159.00 -
SUB TOTAL - 3147.00 -
(B) New Hydro Electric Power Project
Khara SHP 80.00 320.37 202.50
SUB TOTAL 80.00 320.37 202.50
TOTAL(A + B) 80.00 3467.37 202.50

Transmission Works

59. The details of existing transmission network are given below:

Existing Transmission Network
Voltage Lines(Ckt.) Sub-stations (No./MVA)
(as on 31-6-2013) (as on 31-6-2013)

765 KV 410.93 1/2000

400 KV 4259.415 14/9010

220 KV 8118.323 73/22630

132 KV 13940.778 276/27271

60. 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.Presently following development works of
construction of Substations and their associated lines are being carried out,

Transmission East

 765 KV Substation ,one no., at Sonebhadra.

 220KVSubstations,08nos.,at Balia, Kaushambi, Mirzapur, Siddharthnagar, Sonebhadra,
Varanasi(03)
 132 KV Substation, 21 nos., at Allahabad(04), Azamgarh, MehnagarAzamgarh, Mugalsarai,
Bhupauli,Chandauli,Deoria,GorakhpurJaunpur,Kaushambi,Bharwari,Mau,GurdeoNagar
Mirzapur,LalganjMirzapur, SKNagar,Pratapgarh,Varanasi(03).

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Transmission West

 400 KV Substation,03 nos.,at Ghaziabad,NOIDA Sector148,NOIDA Sector123.

 220 KV Substation,09 nos.,at Baghpat, Bulandshahar, GBNagar, Sahibabad, Faridnagar-

Ghaziabad, Meerut,

 Muzaffarnagar,Rampur,Saharanpur.

 132 KV Substation,27 nos.,at Baghpat, JalilpurBijnor, AfjalgarhBijnor, NaginaBijnor,

Anoopshahar,Khurja,Jehangirpur,Bulandshahar,NOIDASector115,MasuriGhaziabad,Tilamorh
Ghaziabad,Govindpuram, Pilkhuwa,KanhaupvanGhaziabad.

Transmission South

 765 KV Substation ,one no., at Agra

 400 KV Substation,03 nos. at Aligarh,Banda,Jalaun.

 220 KV Substation,06 nos.,atAgra,Aligarh,Etawah,Firozabad,Lalitpur,Ramabainagar.

 132 KV Substation,20 nos.,at

 Aligarh,Agra,Anoopshahar,Auraiya,Banda,Etawah,Chakarnagar,Jaswantnagar,Tundla,
Firozabad,Hamirpur,Jalaun,Jhansi,Kanpur,Lalitpur,MahobaMainpuri,MMNagar,
Hathras,Ramabainagar.

Transmission South

 765 KV Substation ,one no., at Unnao.

 220 KV Substation,07 nos. at Tanda,Bahraich,Lakimpur,Lucknow(Kanpur road,Kursi

road,Bakshi ka talab)

 132 KV Substation,22 nos.,at Akbarpur, Ambedkarnagar, Badaun(Bilsi,Ujhani),

Bahraich,Balrampur,Barabanki(Nindura,Haidergarh) CSMNagar, Faizabad, Hardoi
(sreemau,Bagholi), Lucknow(Hanumansetu, Saharacity, Rahimabad,Mohanroad), Sitapur
(Biswan,Laharpur,Neri,Mahmudabad), Sultanpur,Shahjahanpur.

Physical Targets for Annual Plan 2014-15

61. Following works are proposed to be carried out in 2014-15, the proposed outlay for transmission
works for the year 2014-15 is Rs. 1020.00 crs. for the following physical target

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 Item Unit Target Approx.Expenditure
No. 2014-15
A. Construction of Lines
765 KV Lines CKT Km. 422 967.36
400 KV Lines CKT Km. 282 600.94
220 KV Lines CKT Km. 697 252.35
132 KV Lines CKT Km. 1420 638.29
B. Construction of New Sub-
stations
765 KV Nos Nil
(MVA)
400 KV Nos 4/2740 293.30
(MVA)
220 KV Nos 14/1980 406.41
(MVA)
132 KV Nos 36/1678 488.50
(MVA)
C. Augmentation of Sub-stations 650.00
Total 4297.15

62. Loan from financial institutions has to be arranged for Transmission works,but they only provide
loan upto 70% and 30% has to be arranged from the Govt.Out of Rs.4297.15Cr.proposed expenditure for
2014-15,Rs.300Cr.is arranged by way of deposit works,balance Rs.3997.15Cr.are to be arranged,70% of
Rs.3997.15Cr.ie.Rs.2798.00Cr from financial institutions and 30% ie.Rs.1199.15 Cr.has to be arranged
from UP Govt.Therefore the outlay for transmission works is proposed to be Rs,1020.00Cr.

PPP Infrastructure in Transmission

63. 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 at Mainpuri and four nos. 400 KV sub-stations at Gonda,Rewa Road,Sultanpur
Road and aurai along with associated lines and in Package-II two nos. 765 KV sub-station at
Hapur,Greater NOIDA and five nos. 400 KV sub-stations at Ataur, Sikanderabad, Nahtaur,Dasna ,
Indirapuram along with associated lines are being constructed. Package –I is expected to be completed by
August2015 and Package-II is expected to be completed by 2015-16.

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Secondary Distribution Works (33 KV AND BELOW)

64. In order to provide effective and reliable power supply, the development of requisite network of
Secondary 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.

65. At present the distribution system is overloaded and in order to provide reliable & un- interrupted
supply to the consumers, this system has to be strengthened for which various works have been proposed.

Scheme for construction of 33/11 KV sub-stations in Tehsil Headquarter

66. Under this scheme it is proposed to construct 33/11 KV Sub-stations in 201 Tehsil Headquarters.
75% sub-stations are sechduled to be completed by March,2014 and balance by June,2014.
DISCOMS No. of 33/11 Capacity Length of 33
Sub-stations KV Lines
1 Paschimanchal 34 270 167.60
2 Madhyanchal 66 415 989.20
3 Dakshinanchal 32 340 406.53
4 Poorvanchal 69 385 797.80
TOTAL 201 1310 2361.13

RURAL ELECTRIFICATION

Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Vidyutikaran Yojna Phase-II

67. Under this scheme REC has sanctioned for electrification of 551 un-electrified villages and 32148
Majras having population more than 300 of 22 districts out of which work has been started in 17 districts.
Electrification of 86 villages/majras have been completed.

Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Vidyutikaran Yojna (12th Plan)

68. Under this scheme sanction of Rs. 7998.00 crores for electrification of 134649 majras having
population more than 100 of 64 districts has been received. Tendering is under process for this scheme.

Energization of Private Tubewells

69. 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 43488 B&L forms are pending for Energisation of PTWs. An outlay of
Rs263.30 crores is proposed for the year 2014-15 for energisation of PTWs.

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PPP Infrastructure in Distribution

Position of Implementation and Deployment of Distribution Franchisees

70. 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

71. 626 numbers collection based franchisees have been appointed and made operational, covering
total 39049 census villages including 10302 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 Total No. of Villages No. of No. of Villages
Working including RGGVY based RGGVY Excluding
Franchisee on census Villages RGGVY
Collection Based Rural Franchisees
1 Agra 37 6001 1666 4335
2 Meerut 63 1252 354 898
3 Lucknow 212 15090 4582 10508
4 Varanasi 314 16706 3700 13006
TOTAL 626 39049 10302 28747

Input Based Urban Franchisees

72. 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.

73. Further it has been decided to implement a suitable PPP model in distribution areas of 4 towns
namely Ghaziabad, Varanasi, Meerut and Kanpur for which the work has been initiated.

Implementation Status of R-APDRP Part-A 2013-14

 Total 155 Towns out of 168 towns has been migrated and made LIVE for billing and
collection by online system. AT&C Loss Report of 45 towns is generated.
 Connectivity established b/w DC, CCCs and 155 towns including pilot towns
 GIS survey & validation. (Asset mapping & Consumer indexing)

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  CI – 82.14% (138/168 towns surveyed + submitted)
 AM – 96.42% (162/168 towns surveyed + submitted)
 AM&CI – 74.40% approved (125/168 towns validated)

Target for the year 2014-15

 Connectivity to be established b/w DC, CCCs in remaining 13 towns
 Remaining 13 towns to be made billing go live.
 Remaining 123 towns to be made Full Go live.

R-APDRP Part-B

74. Under R-APDRP Part-B, system strengthening is to be undertaken under which Reconductoring,
replacement of conductor by ABC Cable, Installation of Distribution Transformers, Construction of new
33/11 KV Sub-station, New 11KV lines & LT lines and installation of Meters is to be doen.

75. Under this scheme there are 155 Non-SCADA towns out of which LoI for 136 towns have been
placed and work is already under progress which is expected to be completed in financial year 2014-15.

New and Renewable Energy Programme

76. Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) was created in 1983
to implement and execute the programmes of new and renewable sources of energy in the State. Efforts are
being made to make these energy options easily accessible to common people in rural and urban areas in
all the districts of the State.

77. The major objectives are: -

 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.

78. Under the total plan outlay of Rs. 14000.00 lakh, the following programmes are proposed during
2014-15 with budgetary support from the State Govt.

Solar PV Street Lighting Systems:

79. In order to provide street lights to the people facing power shortage in the rural areas, it is
proposed to install 32700 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

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Assistance is also proposed to be provided on solar street lights to be installed in the rural areas during FY
2014-15. The scheme is proposed to be implemented as per the Govt. of India guidelines. Alongwith the
expected central financial assistance of Rs. 1944.02 lakh, an amount of Rs. 4289.82 lakh is required as
State share for this scheme.

Remote Village Electrification:

80. 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 2014-15 is 185 villages/hamlets. For this programme, the proposed state plan outlay for 2014-
15 is Rs. 28.02 lakh and the central assistance expected under this programme is Rs. 260.00 lakh in the
year.

Rural Electrification - Solar power projects/Minigrid solar power plant:-

81. Besides the unelectrified villages, a large number of hamlets still remain not connected with the
power grid in the State. Therefore, solar power projects or mini grid solar power plants are proposed for
the villages/hamlets, which are deprived of the electricity. These projects/plants are installed in the
village/hamlet for providing home light connection LED lamps alongwith the provision of mobile
charging. The physical target proposed for the year 2014-15 are 190 villages/hamlets. The state plan outlay
proposed for 2014-15 is Rs. 109.8 lakh and the central assistance expected under this programme is Rs.
256.2 lakh in the year.

Incentives to private developers for RE & solar power projects:-

82. 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 2014-15 is Rs. 9000 lakh.

Renovation & modernization of training centres and Setting up of Training Centre at

District Kannauj:-

83. 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 2014-15 is Rs. 40 lakh.

84. 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 2014-15 is Rs. 385.95 lacs.

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 Urban Infrastructure
Urbanization trends in Uttar Pradesh

85. The 21st century is seeing a rapid increase in urbanization worldwide. Cities are already home to
half of humankind, with urbanization occurring in both the developed and developing world. India has not
remained untouched by this global trend. By the year 2026 more than 40 per cent of the population in India
will be living in urban dwellings. According to a recent estimate, the number of metropolitan cities in India
will be 75 by 2021 AD. In addition, there would be 500 large cities (one lakh and above size) and 4430
medium and small towns (less than one lakh population size).

86. Excluding Uttarakhand, UP’s urban population stood at 19.01 million in 1981, increasing to 34.50
million in 2001 and, further, to 44.47 million in 2011. Urban population has been increasing at a steady
rate of around 3.07 % per annum in the past three decades, which is much higher than the growth rate of
2.38 % per annum in the total population of the State. In 2011, 22.28% of total population lives in urban
areas which account 11.79% of total urban population of country.

87. The Constitution 74th Amendment Act, 1992 is termed as a landmark in the history of Urban Local
Government in the country. This Act was enforced in the state as “Uttar Pradesh Local Self Government
Law (Amendment) Act 1994” and provided constitutional status to Urban Local bodies with several
reformatory measures viz, creation of institutional structures for self-governance, representation to women
and weaker sections of society, expansion of the functional domain of urban local bodies, delegation of
more powers for framing laws and financial autonomy to them.

88. There are 630 urban local bodies, comprising 13 Nagar Nigams, 194 Nagar Palika Parishads and
423 Nagar Panchayats in Uttar Pradesh (As on 1st April 2014). Area and population covered by these
ULBs is given below:-
Area and population of ULBs in UP
Name of ULB No of Area Population
ULB (Sq. Km) (Lakh) 2011
1 Nagar Nigam 13 1708.84 182.62
2 Nagar Palika Parishad 194 2131.31 184.59
3 Nagar Panchayat 423 2018.31 77.57
Total 630 5858.46 444.78

89. Out of the 18 functions listed in the 12th Schedule, 12 are traditional ones being already performed
by ULBs. The revised laws incorporated six new functions for ULBs.
 Planning for economic and social development;
 Construction and maintenance of parking lots, bus stops and public conveniences;
 Promoting urban forestry and ecological aspects and protection of environment;
 Safeguarding the interest of weaker sections of society, including the handicapped and
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  Slum improvement and up gradation;
 Urban poverty alleviation.

Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission: (JNNURM)

90. The Union government 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 given as under:

91. Urban Infrastructure and Governance (UIG) - 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. Under this scheme in
financial years from 2006-07 to 2013-14 33 projects have been sanctioned which covers 07 megacities
cities and the funds for all projects of Rs. 6052.30 Crore have been disbursed to concerned urban local
bodies, which includes central, state and ULB Share.

92. Urban infrastructure Development Scheme for Small & Medium Towns (UIDSSMT) - 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 in financial years from 2006-07 to 2013-14 64
projects have been sanctioned which covers 46 cities and the instalments of all projects of Rs. 1188.55
Crore have been disbursed to concerned urban local bodies, which includes central, state and ULB Share.
Apart from schemes sanctioned under the mission period during the transition phase (2013-14) 7 projects
of Rs. 323.68 Crore for the cities viz., Raebareilly, Auraiyya, Sultanpur, Gorakhpur, Ghaziabad, Amethi,
and Kasya has been sanctioned. Rs. 83.17 Crore have been released in the year 2013-14 for 3 projects.

93. Basic Services for Urban Poor (BSUP) - The Govt. of India scheme named "BASIC SERVICES
FOR URBAN POOR" as a sub component of JNNURM is being implemented in 7 cities namely
Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Allahabad, Meerut, Varanasi and Mathura. The Govt. of India grant extended
50% amount and rest 50% amount (for Mathura city the grant is 80-20%) is managed by the State
Govt./ULB/Beneficiaries. Under this component the allocation for the mission period is Rs. 1149.04 Cr. 67
projects of Rs.2353.80 Cr were sanctioned to provide houses with infrastructure for the 68217 poor
families against which 33429 houses have been completed and construction of 12072 houses and
infrastructure works are in progress. The mission period of the programme ended on 31st of March, 2012
but GOI has granted extension of three years (upto 2015) to complete the projects which are under
progress. Out of 68 sanctioned projects 2 projects have been fully surrendered in total and in 45 projects
partial surrender is proposed. 22716 dwelling units which have not been started are being surrendered. The
scheme has been affected by delayed implementation, cost escalation and migration of beneficiaries to
Kashi Ram Yojna. Therefore the state government has decided to surrender the unstarted dwelling units to

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ensure timely completion of ongoing projects and requested government of India to release the remaining
central share in one single installment. Till March 2015 dwelling units are proposed to be completed.

94. Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme (IHSDP) - Integrated Housing and
Slum Development Program has been launched by Government of India for housing in towns other than
BSUP town. The funding pattern is 80% grant from Government of India and 20% from State Govt./Urban
local bodies and beneficiaries (10% /12% is beneficiaries' contribution and balance 10% is from the State
Govt./ULB). Under this component the ACA commited is Rs. 846.08 Cr. & 164 projects of Rs.1325.10 Cr
were sanctioned to provide houses with infrastructure for 47399 poor families. 18796 houses have been
completed and 17655 houses with infrastructure works are in progress. In U.P. 159 projects are being
implemented in 143 towns. The mission period of the programme ended on 31st of March, 2012 but GOI
has granted an extension of three years (upto 2015) to complete the projects under progress. Out of 164
projects 5 unstarted projects are proposed for surrender in total and in 62 projects partial surrender is
proposed. Overall 10948 unstarted dwelling units are proposed to be surrendered.

Adarsh Nagar Yojna - (ANY) (Ideal City Scheme)

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

96. For the selection of urban local bodies and implementation of scheme a committee under the
chairmanship of Minister of Urban Development has been constituted. To ensure effective implementation
and timely monitoring of running projects, the Directorate of Urban Local Bodies UP is nominated as
state level nodal agency (SLNA), which is supervising financial and physical progress of the projects
through a technical cell. In financial years from 2007-08 to 2013-14 total sum of`Rs. 561.60 Cr was
disbursed among the lowest tier of ULBs.

E-Governance Project for Municipalities under JNNURM

97. The e-Governance DPR has been sanctioned with the amount of Rs. 23.61Cr in the year 2010 in
Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) held at the GOI level. According to e-
Governance guidelines issued by Government of India, 8 mandatory services are to be provided by
Municipal Bodies to common Citizens.
 MOUD GOI have identified 7 cities viz., Lucknow, Varanasi, Allahabad, Kanpur, Meerut,
Matura and Agra as to be earlier subscriber of Unified Statewide e-Governance Framework
(USGF) with Kanpur Nagar Nigam as Lead ULB, whereas the State has decided to cover all
13 Nagar Nigams in first stage, which to be rolled out to 194 Nagar Palika Parishad and 423
Nagar Panchayats during later stages.
 Under the E- Governance for Municipalities 8 modules like- Birth & Death registration,
Centralized Admin Module, Property Tax, Public Grievance Redressal, E- Procurement and

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 Accrual Based Double Accounting System (DEAS) etc., have been developed and are under
testing stage. For all 630 ULBs common state level portal has been launched.

Comprehensive Capacity Building Programme (CCBP)

98. Recently, the Capacity Building Program of Rs 50 Cr as 100 % grant has been sanctioned by the
MOUD GOI in the year 2013.This training program is proposed for municipal functionaries as well as
elected public representatives of 630 ULBs of State. CCBP will provide training to 31,112 persons in 21
critical areas of Urban Governance.

State Level Reforms

State Level Mandatory Reforms

Implementation of 74th Constitution Amendment Act.

 District Planning Committee ( DPC) - Constituted and working
 Metropolitan Planning Committee (MPC) - The provision of the creation of MPC has been
inducted in the Nagar Nigam Act. As per section 57A, in every Metropolitan Area a
Metropolitan Planning Committee will prepare a Draft Development Plan for Metropolitan
Area as a whole. The Metropolitan Area of 5 KAVAL Towns and Meerut City has been
notified. The rules have been framed and notified.
 The recommendations of the 3rd State Finance Commission accepted and implemented.
 All core Municipal Functions are with ULBs. Some Parastatals are working in the delivery of
functions like- city planning by deciding the land uses, Building Plan approval, Transport and
Fire Services.
 The Jal Sansthans are merged in to concerned Nagar Nigam.
 Rent Control reforms: There are sufficient provisions under U.P. (Regulation of Letting, Rent
and Eviction) Act, 1972 (UP Act No. 13 of 1972) regarding the Rights and Obligations of the
landlords and tenant. 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.
 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.

State Level Optional Reforms

 Introduction of Property Title Certification System in ULBs - 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.

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  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 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.
 Revision of bye-laws to make rain water harvesting mandatory in all buildings and adoption of
water conservation measures. In latest revised building bye laws "bhawan upvidhi 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.
 Simplification of legal and procedural frameworks for conversion of agricultural land for non-
agricultural purposes.

Urban Local Body Level reforms

 Introduction of system of e-Governance using IT applications like, GIS and MIS for various
services provided by ULBs/ Parastatals.
 The ULBs have completed computerization of property tax, water tax and birth/death
registration by developing standalone 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.
The State Government has accorded highest priority to the Accounting Reforms in Local
Bodies of Uttar Pradesh. Its status is as under:
 Accounting reforms in the local bodies of Uttar Pradesh have gone far beyond the UIG
towns. As of today 611 local bodies of U.P. are in advanced stages of operationalizing
accrual based DEAS. By 31st March 2015 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.
 Reforms of property tax with GIS, so that it becomes major source of revenue for
ULBs and arrangements for its effective implementation.
 Self-Assessment Scheme for residential properties has been implemented in all the
ULBs.
 Levy of reasonable user charges by ULBs/Parastatals with the objective that full cost
of operation and maintenance is collected within the Mission period.

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  Internal earmarking of budgets for basic services to the urban poor. 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 ULB Level 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; timely payment has lessened corruption and arbitrariness of collection staff in
giving rebates. 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.

 Inherent internal controls and internal checks to safeguard the ULB from frauds and errors.

Solid Waste Management Project

99. The Central Government has approved Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) projects for
27 towns in Uttar Pradesh under different components of JNNURM, out of which MSWM projects are
under execution in 24 towns. Suitable land for three towns namely Basti, Firozabad and Loni is not
available at present. 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 have been commissioned in 13 UP towns, all of which are being
executed under a Public Private Partnership (PPP).

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100. To address the increasing threats to public health and the environment in UP, as well as to comply
with the Solid Waste Rules of 2000, the State government intends to implement MSWM projects in 177
Municipal Corporations and Municipal Boards within the state which are not currently covered by other
programs. The state will introduce integrated MSWM, an innovative approach already proven in the
country. Involve the private sector and public private partnerships (PPPs) in solid waste management
operations; and support other innovations in the state related to cost recovery, introduction of regional
processing and landfill facilities, social inclusion (waste pickers), recycling/resource recovery etc. This
project aims 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.

101. The project is planned to be phased within a five year project period. During the current year 2014-
15 (first phase), the State Government has identified 17 towns which are listed below:
District Name of city Population Projected Qty Estd.Cost
Design(2020) of SW in (Rs. Cr)
TPD (2020
Popn)
1 Saharanpur Saharanpur 768400 305.00 45.75
2 Amroha Amroha 278410 110.00 16.50
3 Rampur Rampur 474600 190.00 28.50
4 Saharanpur Deoband 136700 55.00 8.25
5 Budaun Sahaswan 98120 39.00 5.85
6 Mathura Vrindawan 95580 38.00 5.70
7 Etah Etah 180590 72.00 10.80
8 Kannauj Chibramau 84750 34.00 5.10
9 Jhansi Mauranipur 85790 34.00 5.10
10 Mahoba Mahoba 132830 53.00 7.95
11 Sant ravidas nagar Bhadohi 125640 50.00 7.50
12 Faizabad Ayodhaya 83320 33.00 5.00
13 Sultanpur Sultanpur 168710 67.00 10.05
14 Azamgarh Azamgarh 157680 63.00 9.45
15 Azamgarh Mubarakpur 95850 38.00 5.70
16 Amroha Hasanpur 89910 35.00 5.25
17 Bulandshahar Khurja 166260 65.00 9.75
Total 3223140 1281.00 192.20

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102. It is estimated that providing the MSWM project for all the 177 towns will involve a total capital
expenditure of about Rs. 2410.00 Crores.

Urban Employment & Poverty Alleviation Programmes

103. 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.

104. 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.
 Fulfilling needs of urban poor by implementation of central and state programmes.
105. 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 launched
housing scheme for urban poor known as "AASRA" especially for the deprived minorities along with other
houseless poor across the state of Uttar Pradesh.

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Annual Plan 2013-14

Swarna Jayanti Sahari Rojgar Yojna (SJSRY):-

106. Under this scheme 6943 beneficiaries have been benefited by providing them loan/subsidy and
100481 persons have been trained for self-employment. Under Urban Wage Employment Programme 1.71
Lakh mandays have been created. Under the sub scheme Urban Women Self help Programme(UWSP)-
Loan/Sub. 319 groups having 1599 members have been benefited and under UWSP revolving funds was
provided to 1592 groups having the member 7961. This scheme has been closed on 31, March 2014 and
has been replaced by new scheme National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM). Brief description of the
presently implemented schemes:-

National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM):-

107. The programme is aimed at addressing basic issues related to Urban Poverty including skill
upgradation, entrepreneurship development and availability of credit, Programme would be implemented
in Mission Mode.

108. 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. The residential, social
and occupational vulnerabilities would be addressed. Under this scheme main components are as under-
 Social Mobilization And Institution Development (SM&ID)
 Capacity Building And Training (CB&T)
 Employment Through Skills Training And Placement (EST&P)
 Self-Employment Programme (SEP)
 Support to Urban Street Vendors
 Scheme of Shelter For Urban Homeless (SUH)

Rajiv Avas Yojana (RAY):-

109. Rajiv Avas Yojana (RAY) is a Government of India programme which aims at "Slum free India"
through encouraging States/UTs to tackle the problem of slums in a definitive manner. In the first phase of
the scheme 21 Cities of the state are selected for "Slum free city planning". Plan of Action for Lucknow,
Agra, Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi and Meerut has been completed. Plan of action for Moradabad,
Kannauj & Etawah is prepared by RCUES, Hyderabad. Pilot projects worth Rs. 37805.52 Lakh have been
sanctioned by GOI for the construction of 6365 houses. First installment of Rs. 3168.17 Lakh for 8 projects
has been released by GOI for the above cities. In the year 2013-14 pilot projects worth Rs. 50609.94 Lakh
for 10 cities for 8171 houses have been submitted to GOI.

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Aasra Yojna (Residential House):-

110. In view of the decisions taken by the state Government to provide houses to urban poors (labour
families with an earning of Rs. 200.00 per day), 1 lac houses are targeted to be built within 5 years. In the
phased manner, construction of 10000 houses is targeted for the financial year 2014-15.

111. In the report of Sachhar Committee, formed by Government of India, it has been accepted that the
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.

Basic amenities in minority dominating slums in urban areas

112. 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. 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. The target is to cover maximum number of urban slums/minority
dominating slums and provide basic services in those slums.

Rickshaw Yojna

113. Government of U.P. has identified replacement of manually driver 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 lakh 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
sixty thousand rupees.

Establishment of National Training Institute in Rampur City

114. 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.

Housing

115. 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. 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.

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116. The projected housing shortage at the beginning of 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17) has been
estimated at 5.46 lac dwelling units and about 13.20 lac households are expected to be added up to the end
of 12th Plan as per the population projections. The total housing requirement during 12th Plan period is
expected to be approximately 24.0 lakh dwelling units which mean that 4.8 lakh dwelling units will have to
be provided annually.

117. 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 lakh in 1991, 77.10 lakh in
2001 and 1.02 crore in 2011 which is 23.05% of the urban population as per Census-2011. Thus, the
biggest challenge is to provide basic services and basic housing to the urban citizens at affordable cost.

118. Besides housing and infrastructure most of the cities in Uttar Pradesh have been facing urban
transport problems for many years, affecting the mobility of people and economic growth of the urban
areas. These problems are due to inadequate transport infrastructure and its sub-optimal use; lack of
integration between land use and transport planning; lack of mass transport system and little improvement
in city bus services, which encourage a shift to personalized modes. Several initiatives have been taken in
this regard: Many cities of State like Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Allahabad, Varanasi and Meerut have
prepared Comprehensive Mobility Plans. Bus systems have been improved under the JNNURM scheme
through provision of better buses, improved information system and prioritization of bus flows through
dedicated bus lane. However, it is still not enough to cater to the growing need of cities.

119. The main challenges thrown up by growing urbanization in the State include increasing slum
population, acute shortage of affordable housing, shortage of potable drinking water supply ,
environmental problems like air, water and noise pollution, insanitation, increasing pressure on land,
encroachments, haphazard urban growth and lack of mass transport, etc. Brief description of the presently
implemented schemes:-

Implementation of New State Urban Housing and Habitat Policy-2014

120. 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. The policy advocates a multi-pronged strategy to meet the
housing needs of the urban poor, suggests approach to development and maintenance of infrastructure
strategy to improve public transport in metro cities, conservation of environment, integrated development
of urban and rural areas, capacity building and development of MIS as well as legal and regulatory reforms
required to implement the provisions of the policy. It also defines the role of public, private and
cooperative sectors and outlines an action plan for implementation of the policy.

Infrastructure and some other important Projects at Lucknow

International Cricket Stadium

121. An International Cricket Stadium and Sports Complex is proposed to be developed with an
estimated cost of Rs. 400 crores at Lucknow near the junction of Lucknow-Sultanpur Road and Amar

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Shaheed Path. Land admeasuring 117 acres has been identified for this purpose and Lucknow
Development Authority has been designated as nodal agency for implementation of this project on PPP
mode.

Jai Prakash Narain International Centre

122. 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. The proposed center will
consist of auditorium, library, banquet hall, indoor swimming pool, badminton court, conference hall and
other ancillary social amenities and public utilities. The proposed center has been planned and designed as
a green building.

Gomti Riverfront Development Project

123. Gomti River flows through the middle of Lucknow city and forms its life line. Lucknow has
expanded equally on either sides of this river. At present both the banks of Gomti River are under-
developed and have encroachments at many places. 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. The project will provide useful public spaces, parks and other entertainment areas for
enhancing quality of life.

Chak Ganjaria Farm Project at Lucknow

124. For the establishment of variety of projects approximately 846 acre land of Chak Ganjaria Farm
has been taken and the departments are preparing the projects. The Layout Plan of the scheme has already
been sanctioned. Most of the departments have prepared D.P.R. for the projects. Lucknow Development
Authority has been appointed as Nodal Agency/working Agency for the planned development of
Infrastructural facilities in the scheme.

Lucknow Metro Rail Project

125. The S.P.V. has been formed for Lucknow Metro Rail Project. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
(DMRC) has been appointed as interim consultant and Dr. E. Sridharan has been appointed as Chief
Consultant for Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). The Principal consent for the first phase for
execution of North-South Corridor has been granted by Government of India. U.P. Government has
released an amount of Rs. 20.00 crore to LMRC as equity to the project.

126. Approximately 52 Acres of land has been made available to LMRC free of cost by Home
Department of the State at PAC campus of 32nd PAC Battalion for establishment of the Depot for North-
South Corridor on which Stone Foundation Inauguration has been done. Thus the Project is in progress and
to expedite the execution of the project staff of various levels shall be appointed.

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Infrastructure projects at Ghaziabad

Northern Peripheral Road

127. 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. Construction of this road
will facilitate diversion of through traffic from Ghaziabad and ease out traffic congestion mainly on the
Hindon Bridge. It will also open-up avenues for new development on either sides of the proposed road
especially IT Sector or small and medium industries leading to creation of new employment opportunities.
It will also augment the revenue resources of the Ghaziabad Development Authority as well as the State
Government. This project is proposed to be implemented on PPP mode for which M/s Feedback
Infrastructure and Services Private Limited has been appointed as consultant from the empanelled
consultants of Ministry of Surface Transport, Government of India.

Infrastructure projects at Agra - Inner Ring Road

128. Agra Development Authority has been designated as nodal agency for implementation of Agra
Inner Ring Road project on PPP mode. The total length of this road is 24.50 km. and the estimated cost is
Rs. 1100 crore. Consultant has been appointed to carry out implementation of this project.

Water Supply and Sanitation

129. Water supply and sanitation are important basic needs affecting the quality of life and productive
efficiency of the people. Since the availability of water in the country is going down, in general, with
depletion of water table and the discharge of the rivers, 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 facility : 70 lpcd

130. 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 as
per census 2011 the population is 4.45 crore which is assessed to be 12.838 crore in the year 2040. All
towns are provided with piped drinking water facility except 3 Nagar Panchayats. The works in two towns
is in progress and for one town named Dumariaganj district Siddhartha Nagar, the D.P.R. is under
preparation and will be covered soon with piped water supply scheme under suitable programme. As per
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 As on 01-04-2014
 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 82 towns
 Without piped w/s 3 towns
Total 630 towns

131. For improving the conditions of water supply and sanitation by providing handpumps, extension of
pipe lines, maintenance of tube wells, etc. necessary provisions has been made.

Ganga Action Plan- Phase-II

132. Ganga Action Plan-Phase-II is being executed in the state under National River Conservation
Programme of Government of India. 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 are covered. 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. 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.
 Intermediate Pumping Station - 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

133. 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

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Ganga an authority named NGRBA has been formed to monitor the relevant pollution abetment works as
well as guide the State level Authorities. Following schemes are under 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 Dist.-E Interceptor & Branch Sewer for Allahabad
 River front development works for Varanasi
 Sewerage and Non Sewerage Ganga work Plan (phase-II), Varanasi(JICA)
134. In addition to above on-going schemes under NGRBA 21 new schemes for Municipal wastewater,
Industrial pollution, and River Front Development works are being proposed to be under taken by the State
River Ganga Conservation Authority.

Lake Conservation Plan

135. 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. 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.

136. 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. 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 through State Govt. 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)

137. 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.

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138. 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.

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

139. 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
140. 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 community. Bio-energy may satisfy these energy needs in an
environment friendly and cost-effective manner while reducing dependence on import of fossil fuels and
thereby providing a higher degree of State energy security.

141. Bio-energy resources 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
automotive vehicle emission standards to curb air pollution. Here, Bio-energy means the energy generated
from biological sources i.e. Bio-diesel, Bio-ethanol, Biogas and Producer gas. 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

142. 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. We shall bring about accelerated

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development and promotion of the cultivation, production and use of bio-fuels/ bio-energy to increasingly
substitute petrol and diesel for transport and be used in stationary and other applications in the
decentralized community , 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.

Goals

143. 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 Cell (BEMC)- 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.

Definition and Scope

144. The definitions of bio-fuels is here-under:

 ‘bio-fuels’ are liquid or gaseous fuels produced from biomass resources and used in place of,
or in addition to, diesel, petrol, L.P.G, CNG or other fossil fuels for transport, stationary,
portable and other application;
 ‘biomass’ resources are the biodegradable fraction of products, wastes and residues from
agriculture, forestry and related industries as well as the biodegradable faction of industrial
and municipal wastes.

145. The scope encompasses bio-ethanol, bio diesel, bio-gas and producer gas as listed below:-
 ‘bio-ethanol’: ethanol produced from biomass such as sugar containing materials, like sugar
cane, sugar beet, sweet sorghum, etc; starch containing materials such as com, cassava, algae
etc.; and, cellulosic materials such as bagasse, wood waste, agricultural and forestry residues
etc.;
 ‘bio diesel’: a methyl or ethyl ester of fatty acids produced from vegetable oils, both edible and
non-edible, or animal fat of diesel quality; and,
 Other bio-fuels: bio-gas from non-woody bio-mass/agro-waste.
 Producer gas from woody biomass leading to electricity.

Strategy and Approach

 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 the next generation of technologies is

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 based on non-food/ cellulosic feedstock. Therefore, the issue of fuel vs. food security is not
relevant at this stage.
 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 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 for
present year.

Intervention and Enabling Mechanism

146. Plantations: Plantations of trees bearing non-edible oilseeds, producing woody bio-mass with
higher calorific 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.

147. 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. BEMC 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 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.

148. Distribution & Marketing of Bio-fuels: Bio fuel crops produced by farming community would
be consumed by them for fulfilling their own needs in agriculture/allied sector and surplus would be
transferred to public sector companies/ bulk consumers like railways etc.

149. 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.

150. Research & Development and Demonstration: A major thrust would be given to Innovation,
Research & Development and Demonstration in the field of bio-energy sector. Research and Development

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will focus on plantations, bio-fuel processing and production technologies, as well as on maximizing
efficiencies of different end-use applications and utilization of by-products. Bio-tech Park, G.O.I., is our
technical partner for R&D related activities. Corporate / Institutions shall facilitate demonstration at field
level.

151. Quality Standards: Development of test methods, procedures and protocols would be taken up on
priority along with introduction of standards and certification for different bio-fuels and end user
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.

152. Role of State: The role and active participation of the State is crucial in the planning and
implementation of bio-energy 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-energy in U.P. Other concerned
departments like Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, Agriculture, Horticulture, forest, Revenue
department, Department of Science and Technology, State and Central universities, research institutions
etc have been associated in these efforts.

153. Institutional Mechanism: 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-energy sector.
For this purpose Bio-Energy Mission Cell has been established in the department. Seeing the scope of
developments the sector the Cell is being strengthened. Bio-tech park, Lucknow, FFDC Kannauj have
been given the responsibility of assuring good quality planting inputs. Environmental Sciences department
of Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Lucknow is is in process of providing R&D facility in the biogas
sector.

Proposed Outcomes
 One Million Metric Tonne Bio-diesel per year is expected by end of 2017 with worth Rs.
4400.00 Cr.(Present rate of Bio-diesel is Rs. 44,000/MT) through Plantation of bio-fuel crops
on 1 Million Acre.
 Two Million Metric Tonne de-oiled cake would be achieved on yearly basis through
processing of bio-diesel seeds produced in above-said plantation as an enriched biomass for
“Agro-waste to energy model of BEMC-UNICEF” to meet the energy demand of cooking and
lighting to about one Million house-holds in the rural area of the State. The value term of the
produced biogas (Quantity: 0.30 MMT @ Rs. 46000/MT as per CNG rate) is about Rs.
1380.00 Cr. in the same period by the end of 2017.
 Production of bio-slurry from " BEMC-UNICEF " model biogas units which are being
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 Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan of GOI. is a good quality organic manure. Private sector is coming
forward for the execution of this model to meet their energy demand for heating and electricity
generation at the decentralized level. "Janpad Stariya Jav Urja Samiti" in six different districts
has decided for the execution of the model in the potential villages and few other districts are
in waiting. In due course of the development of this model hundreds of sustainable self
employment opportunities are also created at the decentralized level.
 Assured income of each BPL/ SC & ST/ Indira Awas Yojna Beneficiaries/MNAREGA job
card holder under “Jeevan Shakti Pariyojna” between Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 80,000 per acre per
year depending upon the herbal and aromatic crop cultivation besides 100 days assured job in
a year @ Rs. 156 per day. By the end of March 2015, about 2 Million Mandays would be
generated under "Jeevan Shakti Pariyojna"
 Waste cellulosic biomass to liquid fuel plant with 25 KLD capacity and Agro-waste/ waste
bio-mass to grid-interactive power generation plant with 16 MW capacity by a private sector
corporate have been sanctioned by “Janapad Stariya Jav Urja Samiti, Kannauj” on total cost
of Rs. 205 Cr. Commercial production is expected by end of March 2015.
 Agro-waste/ waste bio-mass/ municipal solid waste/ ETP sludge based to grid-interactive
power generation plant with 10 MW capacity by a private sector corporate has been sanctioned
by “Janapad Stariya Jav Urja Samiti, Unnao” on total cost of Rs. 143 Cr.. Land acquisition
process at suitable location is going on.

Rural Development & Transformation of Rural Economy

154. 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 National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA) , National
Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY), Pradhan Mantri Gram Sarak Yojana
(PMGSY), National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP), state sponsored Schemes are Vidhayak
Nidhi, Lohiya Gramin Awas Yojana, Ambedkar Vishesh Rozgar Yojana and Community Development.

MGNREGA

155. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA) was
notified on September 7, 2005. The mandate of the Act is to provide at least 100 days of guaranteed wage
employment in a financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled
manual work.

Goals
 Social protection for the most vulnerable people living in rural India by providing employment
opportunities

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  Livelihood security for the poor through creation of durable assets, improved water security,
soil conservation and higher land productivity
 Drought-proofing and flood management in rural India
 Empowerment of the socially disadvantaged, especially women, Scheduled Castes (SCs) and
Schedules Tribes (STs), through the processes of a rights-based legislation
 Strengthening decentralised, participatory planning through convergence of various anti-
poverty and livelihoods initiatives
 Deepening democracy at the grass-roots by strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions
 Effecting greater transparency and accountability in governance

Permissible Works
 Water conservation and water harvesting including contour trenches, contour bunds,
boulderchecks, gabion structures, underground dykes, earthen dams, stop dams and springshed
development;
 Drought proofing including afforestation and tree plantation;
 Irrigation canals including micro and minor irrigation works;
 Provision of irrigation facility, dug out farm pond, horticulture, plantation, farm bunding and
land development on land owned by households,
 Renovation of traditional water bodies including desilting of tanks;
 Land development;
 Flood control and protection works including drainage in water logged areas including
deepening and repairing of flood channels, chaur renovation, construction of storm water
drains for coastal protection;
 Rural connectivity to provide all weather access, including culverts and roads within a village,
wherever necessary;
 Construction of Bharat Nirman Rajiv Gandhi Sewa Kendra as Knowledge Resource Centre at
the Block level and as Gram Panchayat Bhawan at the Gram Panchayat level;
 Agriculture related works, such as, NADEP composting, vermi-composting, liquid bio-
manures;
 Livestock related works, such as, poultry shelter, goat shelter, construction of pucca floor,
urine tank and fodder trough for cattleshed, azolla as cattle-feed supplement;
 Fisheries related works, such as, fisheries in seasonal water bodies on public land;
 Works in coastal areas, such as, fish drying yards, belt vegetation;
 Rural drinking water related works, such as, soak pits, recharge pits;
 Rural sanitation related works, such as, individual household latrines, school toilet units,
anganwadi toilets, solid and liquid waste management;

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  Construction of anganwadi centres.
 Construction of playfields
 Any other work which may be notified by the Central Government in consultation with the
State Government.

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

156. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana herein, after abbreviated as PMGSY, while purports to
provide connectivity to all the habitations upto a certain population segment also attempts in other ways to
set right the regional imbalances in terms of developing a roa d network in the State.

157. PMGSY was initiated in the year 2000-01 as a 100% centrally sponsored scheme with an objective
for providing all whether connectivity (with necessary culverts and cross' drainage structures that could be
operable through out the year) to those rural habitations that have a minimum population of 500 (according
to census 2001) in plane areas and 250 in IAP districts (in case of Uttar Pradesh Sonebhadra, Chandauli,
Mirzapur) in phased manner. During the year 2005-06 to 2008-09, PMGSY was made an integral
component of Bharat Nirman Programme and was christened as one of the six flagship programs of the
Govt. of India.

158. From the year 2013-14 PMGSY is being implemented with its new mandate where the Govt. of
India has focused on the upgradation of existing road network to consolidate the investment madeunder the
PMGSY-I.

159. Started from the year 2013-14 the PMGSY-II envisages consolidation of the existing Rural Road
Network to improve its overall efficiency as a provider of transportation services to the community and for
their produce. It aims to cover upgradation of existing selected rural roads based on their economic
potential and their role in facilitating the growth of rural market centers and rural hubs. Development of
growth centers and rural hubs are critical to the overall strategy of facilitating poverty alleviation through
creation of rural infrastructure. Growth centers/rural hubs would provide markets, banking, and other
service facilities enabling creation of self-employment and livelihood opportunities on an ongoing basis.

Strategies

160. The State would endeavor to obtain releases of even amount to achieve the above targets. In order
to ensure accomplishment of targets and improve the performance of the scheme in terms of quality and
timely execution of work, the State has conceived following strategies:
 To ensure completion of all ongoing works sanctioned prior to year 2012-13
 To introduce and fully operationalize mobile based android phone application in 2nd tier
quality monitoring for verifying the physical status of road on the GIS plate farm
 To decentralize process of e-tendering with a view to enhance the skills of the line departments
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  To outsource the operational mechanism of 2nd tier quality monitoring to the State Technical
agencies with respect to the works of PMGSY-II as their being more professionally skilled and
technically equipped.
 To organize training programme for about 1000 officers on different aspects of contract
management, programme implementation, quality control, and dispute resolution.
 To focus on timely execution of works with least cases of time over runs or cost over runs.
 To arrange necessary financial resources for maintaining the assets created under the scheme
in previous years.

Indira Awaas Yojana

161. Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY), a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Rural Development has since
inception been providing assistance to BPL families who are either houseless or having inadequate housing
facilities for constructing a safe and durable shelter.

162. Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) has its origin in the wage employment programmes of National Rural
Employment Programme (NREP), which began in 1980, and the Rural Landless Employment Guarantee
Programme (RLEGP), which was started in 1983, as construction of house was permitted under these
programmes. In June, 1985 that Indira Awaas Yojana was launched as a sub-scheme of RLEGP by
earmarking a part of the fund for construction of houses for SCs/STs and freed bonded labourers. When
Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY) was launched in April, 1985, 6% of the funds was allocated for housing for
the SCs/STs and freed bonded labourers. In 1993-94, the coverage was extended to Non-SC/ST families by
increasing the earmarked fund for housing under JRY to 10% and allowing the use of the additional 4% for
this category of beneficiaries. Indira Awaas Yojana was made an independent scheme with effect from
1st January, 1996. It is now a flagship programme of the Ministry of Rural Development.
 Target group - Indira Awaas Yojana is essentially a public housing scheme for the houseless
poor families and those living in dilapidated and kutcha houses with a component for
providing house sites to the landless poor as well. The scheme is designed to enable Below
Poverty Line (BPL) households to build their houses with financial and technical assistance
from the Government.
 Assistance for construction of a new house - The unit cost of an IAY house in plain areas is
Rs. 70,000 and in hill states and difficult areas (including IAP districts) is Rs. 75,000.
 Area of House - A new house means a house constructed with a minimum built up area of at
least 20 sq. mts. excluding the toilet.
 Toilets are to be constructed from funds available under Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan ( NBA)
 Funding pattern - The cost of the scheme except the component for provision of house sites
would be shared between Government of India and State Governments in the ratio 75:25
 Earmarking of funds - 60% of the funds are earmarked for SCs and STs with the proportion
between SCs and STs Further, 15% of the funds would be set apart for beneficiaries from
among the minorities. At least 3% of beneficiaries are from among persons with disabilities. .

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Lohia Grameen Awaas Yojana

163. Lohia Gramin Awaas Yojana is a flagship scheme of the present State Government. This scheme
was initiated from 2012-13 by the State Government .The objective of the to provide house free of cost to
those households who are having annual income less than Rs. 36,000/- and have been excluded in
permanent wait list prepared for Indira Awas Yojana. House is to be constructed by beneficiary himself as
per the prescribed design .
 Assistance for construction of a new house - From the year 2014-15 financial assistance of Rs.
2.75 lakh is provided for each houses. This cost includes Rs. 30,000 for solar light and fan.
 Area of House - 21.11 sq. mts. excluding the toilet.
 Toilets are to be constructed from funds available under Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan ( NBA)

National Rural Livelihood Mission - Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission

164. The Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM) was constituted as an autonomous
society in 2011, under the aegis of the Rural Development Department for the implementation of the
National Rural Livelihood Mission/Project (NRLM/P) in the state. The core belief of the Mission is that
“the poor have innate capabilities and a strong desire to come out of poverty”. NRLM was launched by
restructuring the existing Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojna (SGSY) and is being implemented in the
entire country from the 1st of April 2013 onwards.

Mission

165. “To reduce poverty by enabling the poor households to access gainful self-employment and skilled
wage employment opportunities resulting in appreciable improvement in their livelihoods on a sustainable
basis, through building strong and sustainable grassroot institutions of the poor.”

Goal

166. To mitigate poverty in the state by mobilising 1.08 crore rural poor households into 9.8 lakh SHGs
in 822 Blocks of the state by 2024-25

Key features
 Universal social Mobilisation - NRLM would ensure that at least one woman member from
each identified rural poor household is brought under the Self Help Group (SHG) network in a
time bound manner. Further it would ensure adequate coverage of vulnerable sections of the
society like SC, ST, and Minorities etc
 Promotion of Institutions of the poor- UPSRLM will form three tier structure of Institution of
Poor. First tier structure will be Self Help Group, second tier will be Village Organisation and
third tier will be Cluster level federation.
 Training, Capacity Building and Skill Development – Mission will focus on strengthening of
capacity of poor institution, community caders, mission staff and stakeholders.

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  Micro Finance and Financial Inclusion – Mission will provide the Financial assistance to
SHGs and its federations through providing the Revolving fund, Community Investment Fund
etc. All SHGs formed under NRLM umbrella will ensure the Universal Financial Inclusion
through Banks (Bank Credit Linkage).
 Infrastructure creation and Marketing Support
 Skills and Placement Project
 Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs)
 Convergence and Partnerships
 Linkages with PRI’s

Strategy

167. A phased strategy has been adopted for implementation of SRLM, as social capital takes some
time in building up in the start. All the 75 districts of the state will thus be covered in a phased manner. We
intend to enter each and every village gradually over a period of 10 years. All districts in the state will
come into the NRLM fold by 2018-19. As of now, State Mission has selected 22 blocks of 22 districts as
Intensive blocks. The Intensive districts will have access to a full complement of trained professional staff
and cover a whole range of activities of universal and intense social and financial inclusion, livelihoods,
partnerships etc. In these blocks CRP (Community Resource Person) strategy will be followed. CRPs are
members of the community, who have graduated out of poverty with the help of SHGs. This strategy rests
on the premise that community learning is better from community to community. However, in the
remaining blocks (non-intensive blocks), the activities may be limited in scope and intensity and will focus
on strengthening of existing SHGs.

168. Our institutional architecture comprises of State Mission Management Unit, District Mission
Management Units and Block Mission Management Units. A blend of professionals and government
functionaries is being kept at all three levels for ensuring effective implementation of the programme.

Panchayati Raj
Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan (NBA)

169. Government started the Central Rural Sanitation Programme (CRSP) in 1986 primarily with the
objective of improving the quality of life of the rural people and also to provide privacy and dignity to
women. The concept of sanitation was expanded to include personal hygiene, home sanitation, safe water,
garbage disposal, excreta disposal and waste water disposal. With this broader concept of sanitation, CRSP
adopted a “demand driven” approach with the name “Total Sanitation Campaign” (TSC) with effect from
1999. The revised approach emphasized more on Information, Education and Communication (IEC),
Human Resource Development, Capacity Development activities to increase awareness among the rural
people and generation of demand for sanitary facilities. This enhanced people’s capacity to choose
appropriate options through alternate delivery mechanisms as per their economic condition.

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170. The Programme was implemented with focus on community-led and people centered initiatives.
Financial incentives were provided to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households for construction and usage of
individual household latrines (IHHL) in recognition of their achievements. Assistance was also extended
for construction of school toilet units, Anganwadi toilets and Community Sanitary Complexes (CSC) apart
from undertaking activities under Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM).

171. To give a fillip to the TSC, Government of India also launched the Nirmal Gram Puraskar (NGP)
that sought to recognise the achievements and efforts made in ensuring full sanitation coverage. The award
gained immense popularity and contributed effectively in bringing about a movement in the community for
attaining the Nirmal Status thereby significantly adding to the achievements made for increasing the
sanitation coverage in the rural areas of the country.

172. Encouraged by the success of NGP, the Cabinet Committee in Economic Affairs(CCEA) renamed
TSC as “Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan” (NBA) from 12th five year plan. The objective is to accelerate the
sanitation coverage in the rural areas so as to comprehensively cover the rural community through renewed
strategies and saturation approach. Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan (NBA) envisages covering the entire
community for saturated outcomes with a view to create Nirmal Gram Panchayats with following
priorities:

173. Provision of Individual Household Latrine (IHHL) of both Below Poverty Line (BPL) and
Identified Above Poverty Line (APL) households namely
 All SC family
 All ST family
 Small & Marginal Farmers
 Landless labourers with homesteds
 Women headed family
174. Provision of sanitation facilities in Government Schools and Anganwadis in Government buildings
within these GPs. Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM) for proposed and existing Nirmal Grams.
Extensive capacity building of the stake holders like Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), Village Water and
Sanitation Committees (VWSCs) and field functionaries for sustainable sanitation. Appropriate
convergence with MNREGS with unskilled man-days and skilled man-days.

Objectives

175. The main objectives of the NBA are as under:

 Bring about an improvement in the general quality of life in the rural areas.
 Accelerate 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 promoting sustainable sanitation
facilities through awareness creation and health education.

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

Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF)

176. Backward Region Grant Fund is being implemented in 35 most backward districts of the State
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 covered under this scheme are Ambedkar nagar, Azamgarh, Badaun,
Bahraich, Balrampur, Banda, Barabanki, Basti, Chandauli, Chitrakoot, Etah, Fatehtpur, Farukkhabad,
Gorakhpur, Gonda, Hamirpur, Hardoi, Jalaun, Jaunpur, Kaushmabi, Lakhimpurkheri, Kushinagar,
Kasganj, Lalitpur, Maharajganj. Mahoba, Mirzapur, Pratapgarh, Raebareli, Santkabirnagar, Shravasti,
Siddharth nagar, Sitapur, Sonbhandra, and Unnao.

Objectives

177. The Backward Regions Grant Fund is designed to redress regional imbalances in development.The
fund will provide financial resources for supplementing and converging existing developmenta inflows
into identified districts so as to:
 Bridge critical gaps in local infrastructure and other development requirements that are not bei
ng adequately met through existing inflows,
 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 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.

178. BRGF consists of two funding windows, as follows:-

Development Fund

179. The allocation of these funds by Panchayats and ULBs will be guided by transparent
norms fixed by State Government.
 PRI’s and ULBs will use these funds to address critical gaps in integrated development,
identified through the participative planning processes.

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  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. Apart from that the 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

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

Planning Process
 Each Local Body (LB), i.e., Panchayat or Municipality, within the backward district concerned
will be the unit for integrated planning. Plans prepared by each PRI and ULB will be
consolidated into the District Plan and approved by the District Planning Committee (DPC),
constituted in accordance with Article 243ZD of the Constitution.
 In Uttar Pradesh DPC has been constituted in all the districts under the provisions of Uttar
Pradesh District Planning Committee Act ,1999.The Minister in charge of the district is
nominated as Chairperson of the committee.
A High-Powered Committee (HPC) has been constituted headed by Chief Secretary and
consisting of, inter alia, the Agriculture Production Commissioner and Principal Secretaries
in-charge of Finance, Planning, Panchayati Raj, Urban Development/ and other sectors, under
which works are to be taken up under the programme, a representative of the Ministry of
Panchayati Raj and other Government of India nominees , act as the Strategy and Oversight
Committee and issue broad guidelines on preparation of integrated Plan The Plan for Capacity
Building Component will be considered and approved by the HPC.

Initiatives taken by the State

181. HPC has identified following major critical gaps, for rural areas, and issued guidelines to
encourage PRIs to take-up these schemes on priority basis for the preparation of integrated plan 2014-15.
 Construction of village connectivity roads as per the specifications fixed under PMGSY.
 Pipe Water Supply and Mini Pipe Water Supply Schemes(Tank Type Stand Posts) especially
in JE/AE and water quality affected areas.
 Construction of internal c c roads and drains in Dr. Lohia Samagra Grams.
182. Operational guidelines have been issued regarding implementation of the projects approved by
DPC and in place of different government construction agencies involved in this scheme, now only PRIs
and ULBs have been made responsible for the implementation, monitoring and supervision of the projects.

183. District Project Management Unit under the chairmanship of District Magistrate has been
established for effective coordination, implementation and monitoring of the scheme at the district level.

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184. Under the provisions of U P District Planning Committee Act, 1999 District Magistrates has been
given authority to give administrative and financial sanctions of the projects approved by DPC.

Rajeev Gandhi Panchayat Sashktikaran Abhiyan (RGPSA)

185. Rajiv Gandhi Panchayat Sashaktikaran Abhiyan (RGPSA) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme being
implemented by the Department of Panchayati Raj, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh with the objective to strengthen
the Panchayati Raj system across the State and address critical gaps that constrain it. It seeks to enhance
capacities and effectiveness of Panchayats and the Gram Sabhas; enable democratic decision-making and
accountability in Panchayats and promote people's participation; strengthen the institutional structure for
knowledge creation and capacity building of Panchayats; promote devolution of powers and
responsibilities to Panchayats according to the spirit of the Constitution; strengthen Gram Sabhas to
function effectively as the basic forum of people's participation, transparency and accountability within the
Panchayat system; create and strengthen democratic local self-government in areas where Panchayats
meets further supportst; and to strengthen the constitutionally mandated framework on which Panchayats
are founded.

Objectives

186. Rajeev Gandhi Panchayat Sashaktikaran Abhiyan RGPSA seeks to:

 Enhance capacities and effectiveness of Panchayats and the Gram Sabhas;
 Strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions through effective transfer of functions, funds and
functionaries;
 Enable democratic decision-making and accountability in Panchayats and promote people's
participation;
 Strengthen the institutional structure for knowledge creation and capacity building of
Panchayats, through infrastructure, staff and other capability measures;
 Strengthen the framework on which panchayats are founded.

Rural Water Supply

187. Providing Safe & Potable drinking water for all, at all times, in rural habitations by empowering
PRIs for Planning, Implementation and O&M of Water supply systems through DWSM and VWSCs,
under National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) .

Strategy

188. Keeping in view the objectives of National Rural Drinking Water Supply Programme, following
strategy adopted in the XII Five Year Plan is being followed in the Annual Plan:-
 Empowering PRIs their capacity building and devolution of sufficient funds to enable them to
play decisive role in project formulation, implementation and O&M of infrastructure projects.
 DWSM/DWSC and VWSC will be given decisive role in implementation of NRDWP.
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  Social Audit and 3rd Party Monitoring of various programmes /schemes will be strengthened.
Independent Directorate of Social Audit will be established.
 Availability of Engineering/Technical Assistance and Managerial Assistance to the PRIs will
be increased.
 Impact Analysis Studies by reputed Institutions/Experts can play constructive role in Course
Correction and timely interventions, which will be generously resorted to during the Plan
period.
 Special emphasis on Region Specific Interventions and Innovations to address regional
imbalances, resulting in lopsided development, will be adopted.
 Capacity Building and regular training of PRIs and officials and skill development.
189. As per the guidelines of GoI, atleast 90% of the population is to be covered with Piped water
Supply schemes by the year 2022, and in light of this, GoI proposes to allocate only 10% of NRDWSP
funds for installation of Hand Pumps. Since, almost 90% of the population is presently served by IM-II
HPs, out of which a significant no. have become defunct and need to be replaced for maintaining supply of
safe water, either due to becoming outlive or other reasons such as failure of bore and lowering of water
strata. In light of this the work of installation of new HPs and Re-boring needs to be continued along with
increasing the pace of implementation of PWS.

190. As a strategy to attain the objectives of providing safe and sustainable drinking water supply, the
state is taking action to provide Pipe Water Supply to all the rural population in phased manner. Initially
PWS for villages with quality problem and villages with population more than 8000 are being taken up in
phased manner. In the rural habitations affected with Arsenic and Fluoride contamination, dual water
supply system by combining in-situ treatment with alternate safe sources is being provided.

World Bank project in Uttar Pradesh:

191. Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project for Low Income States (RWSSP-LIS), is being
implemented in 10 Eastern UP districts (Gorakhpur, Kushi Nagar, Deoria, Basti, Ghazipur, Ballia,
Allahabad, Sonbhadra, Bahraich and Gonda) with an estimated population coverage of about 28 lakh, with
the assistance of the World Bank and The Govt. of India. The Project will be implemented over a period of
6 years, from 2013-14 to 2019-20.

Salient features Annual Plan for 2014-15 under NRDWP components:

192. A total no. of 26000 rural habitations are proposed to be covered during 2014-15, in the following
manner:
 3000 Quality affected habitations to be covered with safe water supply through Pipe Water
Supply Schemes or Treatment Unit based PWS schemes.
 4000 Non quality affected habitations are to be covered with Pipe water Supply schemes.

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  19000 Non Quality Habitations are proposed to covered by re-boring of existing non
functional India Mark-II Hand Pumps.
 200000 households are to be provided with individual household connections.

Water Quality Monitoring & Surveillance Programme

193. Out of the total NRDWP funds, 3% of the funds is earmarked for Water Quality Monitoring &
Surveillance Programme (WQM&SP), 100% funded by the Govt of India. Important activities under this
programme are, water quality testing with FTKs, testing of samples in the labs at the District as well as at
the state level, cost of FTKs and H2S vials and their refills, Arsenic test kits and their refills, up gradation
and strengthening of existing laboratories, setting up of new Sub-divisional labs and also at the Block
level.

194. Laboratories are established at State level, District level. To ensure the quality of drinking water ,
water testing laboratories at State, District and Tehsil level have been established. State level Water
Testing Laboratory at head quarter of UP Jal Nigam in Lucknow is equipped with atomic absorption
spectrophotometer (AAS), IC Analyzer and Multi N/C Analyzer etc. In CWTL we can test some additional
tests which are not done in district and tehsil laboratories. State level laboratory also facilitates the testing
of mercury, chromium, aluminium, zinc, copper and total organic carbon and nitrogen in water sample.

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