Many Key decisions taken in Urban Development Ministry to facilitate common people and boost the growth of infrastructure in cities.
Metro phase III approved, Common mobility card launched and In Principle approval given to the concept proposal of implementing Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
Year –end Review-2011
Ministry of Urban Development
Metro Rail System
In one the very significant moves the third phase of the Delhi Metro project of 103.05 km has been approved this year. This phase includes - Mukundpur -Yamuna Vihar corridor of 55.69 Kms, Janakpuri West- Kalindikunj corridor of 33.49 kms, Central Secretariat - Kashmere Gate 9.37kms and Jahangirpuri -Badli 4.489 kms. There will be a total of 67 stations with 15 inter-change points, which will facilitate ridership. The project is expected to be completed by March 2016. With the completion of Phase III, the estimated ridership on Delhi Metro is expected to be 39.50 lakh in 2016, 48.32 lakh in 2021 and 65.62 lakh in 2031. The completion cost of project is estimated to be Rs. 35,242 crore.
With work beginning on Phase III of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, it has been decided to expand the metro network further, and DMRC has already been directed to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for Phase IV, which is likely to add another 104 km to the metro network.
The DPRs for Phase IV are likely to be ready within the next 18 months.
By 2021, when all four phases of Delhi Metro project are complete, Delhi will have 428 km of Metro network, making it among the largest metro network connection in the world.
It has also been decided that cities having a population of 20 lakh or more will soon have Metro facility. This comes as a big relief to the people of numerous cities in the country. This move has been initiated to meet the increasing needs of the nation for an improved and efficient transit system.
Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
In an attempt to further ease commuting in NCR Urban Development Minister Mr. Kamal Nath has approved “in-principle” the concept proposal of implementing Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in three important corridors in the NCR viz. Delhi-Gurgaon-Alwar, Delhi-Sonepat-Panipat and Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut. The high speed connectivity between the regional centres of NCR and Delhi will make the physical distance shorter and allow these regional towns to capture the economic impulse and density generated by Delhi. Efforts are on to integrate RRTS with the Delhi Metro. This faster connectivity will reduce pressure on the National Capital’s infrastructure by opening up the region including regional housing market.
National Common Mobility Card (NCMC)
To add to commuter comfort this year in December National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), by the name ‘More’, has been launched. The brand name has been chosen “More” signifying the national bird “Peacock” as also literally in English meaning ‘more’ to convey that you get more and more by using this card.
The idea of NCMC is to promote the user to perceive it as a single transport system and provide the commuter with a seamless, efficient and hassle free travel experience across the length and breadth of the country. Seamless connectivity across multiple modes of transportation will increase the popularity and acceptability of public transport nationally and make public transport more appealing to the end user. The Ministry of Urban Development, under the National Urban Transport Policy, envisages a single ticketing system over not only all modes of public transport in India but also for parking and toll. For this purpose, it is spearheading a national program of inter-operable Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) systems. This means that a single CMC card can be used across cities and different modes of transport. The implementation of ‘More’ will be partly funded by Central Government under the JNNURM scheme covering the buses sanctioned under the scheme.
The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Bill, 2011
In another significant development the Parliament has passed the “The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Bill, 2011” to make special provisions for the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) for a further period of three years from 1st January, 2012 to 31st December, 2014. This is in continuation of the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Act, 2011 which is valid up to 31 December 2011.
The proposed act will provide temporary relief and minimize avoidable hardship and irreparable loss to the people of NCTD, while facilitating realistic revision of Master Plan for Delhi (MPD-2021) and ensuring its smooth implementation by maintaining status quo in the entire National Capital Territory of Delhi.
No punitive action shall be taken till 31st December, 2014, in any area of NCTD provided compliance is made to such directions, as the Central Government may give from time to time, and that any punitive action required to be taken by the local authorities shall be carried only with the specific approval of the Administrator of Delhi.
Despite the protection being provided certain fundamental safety measures such as structural stability, fire safety, etc. as provided under the relevant building bye laws, will not be compromised. Also no relief shall be available from encroachment on public land, except where explicitly covered under the Act.
JNNURM
Meanwhile JNNURM has completed six years in December, 2011. The Mission is on a fast track with several States exhausting their seven year allocation commitments. Under the Sub-Mission for Urban Infrastructure and Governance (UIG), which focuses on select 65 mission cities, a total of about 532 projects have been sanctioned covering 65 cities in 31 States and Union Territories (UTs) in the country till March 31, 2011. The cost of all sanctioned projects is estimated at Rs. 60,528.99 crore. The Additional Central Assistance (ACA) committed is Rs. 27,960.30 crore for these sanctioned projects. A total of Rs. 6,592.89 crore has been utilized in 2010-11, under UIG.
Under the component for Urban Infrastructure Development for Small and Medium Towns Scheme (UIDSSMT), which focuses on other small & medium towns, a total of about 767 projects have been sanctioned covering 644 towns in the country till 31st March, 2011. The cost of all sanctioned projects is estimated at Rs. 12,947.51 crore. The Additional Central Assistance committed is Rs. 10,450.33 crore for these sanctioned projects. A total of Rs. 2,676 crore has been utilized in 2010-11, under UIDSSMT.
The year remained a very active one for the Ministry of Urban Development which has laid the foundation for rapid growth in conveniences for the common people.
Metro phase III approved, Common mobility card launched and In Principle approval given to the concept proposal of implementing Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
Year –end Review-2011
Ministry of Urban Development
Metro Rail System
In one the very significant moves the third phase of the Delhi Metro project of 103.05 km has been approved this year. This phase includes - Mukundpur -Yamuna Vihar corridor of 55.69 Kms, Janakpuri West- Kalindikunj corridor of 33.49 kms, Central Secretariat - Kashmere Gate 9.37kms and Jahangirpuri -Badli 4.489 kms. There will be a total of 67 stations with 15 inter-change points, which will facilitate ridership. The project is expected to be completed by March 2016. With the completion of Phase III, the estimated ridership on Delhi Metro is expected to be 39.50 lakh in 2016, 48.32 lakh in 2021 and 65.62 lakh in 2031. The completion cost of project is estimated to be Rs. 35,242 crore.
With work beginning on Phase III of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, it has been decided to expand the metro network further, and DMRC has already been directed to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for Phase IV, which is likely to add another 104 km to the metro network.
The DPRs for Phase IV are likely to be ready within the next 18 months.
By 2021, when all four phases of Delhi Metro project are complete, Delhi will have 428 km of Metro network, making it among the largest metro network connection in the world.
It has also been decided that cities having a population of 20 lakh or more will soon have Metro facility. This comes as a big relief to the people of numerous cities in the country. This move has been initiated to meet the increasing needs of the nation for an improved and efficient transit system.
Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
In an attempt to further ease commuting in NCR Urban Development Minister Mr. Kamal Nath has approved “in-principle” the concept proposal of implementing Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in three important corridors in the NCR viz. Delhi-Gurgaon-Alwar, Delhi-Sonepat-Panipat and Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut. The high speed connectivity between the regional centres of NCR and Delhi will make the physical distance shorter and allow these regional towns to capture the economic impulse and density generated by Delhi. Efforts are on to integrate RRTS with the Delhi Metro. This faster connectivity will reduce pressure on the National Capital’s infrastructure by opening up the region including regional housing market.
National Common Mobility Card (NCMC)
To add to commuter comfort this year in December National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), by the name ‘More’, has been launched. The brand name has been chosen “More” signifying the national bird “Peacock” as also literally in English meaning ‘more’ to convey that you get more and more by using this card.
The idea of NCMC is to promote the user to perceive it as a single transport system and provide the commuter with a seamless, efficient and hassle free travel experience across the length and breadth of the country. Seamless connectivity across multiple modes of transportation will increase the popularity and acceptability of public transport nationally and make public transport more appealing to the end user. The Ministry of Urban Development, under the National Urban Transport Policy, envisages a single ticketing system over not only all modes of public transport in India but also for parking and toll. For this purpose, it is spearheading a national program of inter-operable Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) systems. This means that a single CMC card can be used across cities and different modes of transport. The implementation of ‘More’ will be partly funded by Central Government under the JNNURM scheme covering the buses sanctioned under the scheme.
The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Bill, 2011
In another significant development the Parliament has passed the “The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Bill, 2011” to make special provisions for the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) for a further period of three years from 1st January, 2012 to 31st December, 2014. This is in continuation of the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Act, 2011 which is valid up to 31 December 2011.
The proposed act will provide temporary relief and minimize avoidable hardship and irreparable loss to the people of NCTD, while facilitating realistic revision of Master Plan for Delhi (MPD-2021) and ensuring its smooth implementation by maintaining status quo in the entire National Capital Territory of Delhi.
No punitive action shall be taken till 31st December, 2014, in any area of NCTD provided compliance is made to such directions, as the Central Government may give from time to time, and that any punitive action required to be taken by the local authorities shall be carried only with the specific approval of the Administrator of Delhi.
Despite the protection being provided certain fundamental safety measures such as structural stability, fire safety, etc. as provided under the relevant building bye laws, will not be compromised. Also no relief shall be available from encroachment on public land, except where explicitly covered under the Act.
JNNURM
Meanwhile JNNURM has completed six years in December, 2011. The Mission is on a fast track with several States exhausting their seven year allocation commitments. Under the Sub-Mission for Urban Infrastructure and Governance (UIG), which focuses on select 65 mission cities, a total of about 532 projects have been sanctioned covering 65 cities in 31 States and Union Territories (UTs) in the country till March 31, 2011. The cost of all sanctioned projects is estimated at Rs. 60,528.99 crore. The Additional Central Assistance (ACA) committed is Rs. 27,960.30 crore for these sanctioned projects. A total of Rs. 6,592.89 crore has been utilized in 2010-11, under UIG.
Under the component for Urban Infrastructure Development for Small and Medium Towns Scheme (UIDSSMT), which focuses on other small & medium towns, a total of about 767 projects have been sanctioned covering 644 towns in the country till 31st March, 2011. The cost of all sanctioned projects is estimated at Rs. 12,947.51 crore. The Additional Central Assistance committed is Rs. 10,450.33 crore for these sanctioned projects. A total of Rs. 2,676 crore has been utilized in 2010-11, under UIDSSMT.
The year remained a very active one for the Ministry of Urban Development which has laid the foundation for rapid growth in conveniences for the common people.
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