Chhattisgarh Development Schemes Reviewed | 11 Jul 2024

Why in News?

Recently, The Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal reviewed ongoing schemes and proposals in the power and urban development sector for Chhattisgarh in Raipur.

Key Points

PM-SVANidhi

  • It was launched on 1st June, 2020.
  • It is a Central Sector Scheme i.e., fully funded by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs with the following objectives:
    • To facilitate working capital loan;
    • To incentivize regular repayment;
    • To reward digital transactions
  • Introduction of 3rd term loan of up to Rs 50,000 in addition to 1st & 2nd loans of Rs 10,000 and Rs 20,000 respectively.
  • The loans would be without collateral.

AMRUT Scheme

  • Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) was launched on 25th June 2015 in 500 selected cities across the country, covering around 60% of the urban population.
  • The mission targets enhancing basic infrastructure and implementing urban reforms for selected cities, encompassing water supply, sewerage, drainage, green spaces, non-motorised transport, and capacity building.

Smart Cities Mission (SCM)

  • It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, launched in June 2015 to transform 100 cities to provide the necessary core infrastructure and clean and sustainable environment to enable a decent quality of life to their citizens through the application of "Smart Solutions".
  • It aimed to improve the quality of life for citizens through sustainable and inclusive development.