A flagship initiative by the Gujarat government launched in 2009-10 to enhance city-level infrastructure, focusing on water supply, underground drainage, and renewable energy for sustainable urban development.
A flagship initiative by the Gujarat government launched in 2009-10 to enhance city-level infrastructure, focusing on water supply, underground drainage, and renewable energy for sustainable urban development.
- **Daily Access to Clean Drinking Water:** Ensures households receive potable water through the "Nal Se Jal" initiative. - **Efficient Waste Management:** Provides safe disposal of wastewater through underground drainage systems. - **Enhanced Urban Sanitation:** Establishes Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) to improve environmental hygiene. - **Promotion of Renewable Energy:** Reduces energy costs by integrating solar plants in STP and WTP operations. - **State-Funded Support:** 100% financial support from the Gujarat state government for project implementation.
Step 1: Online application — step 1
Step-1: Submit a detailed project proposal to the Gujarat Urban Development Mission (GUDM). Step-2: Obtain administrative approval for the proposed project. Step-3: Prepare and submit all required documents. Step-4: Collaborate with implementing agencies like Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB); Gujarat Urban Development Company Ltd (GUDC) for project execution. Step-5: Monitor progress and ensure compliance with scheme guidelines.
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
Open Official WebsiteThe scheme aims to provide financial relief to beneficiaries of the Gujarat Housing Board and Slum Clearance Cell who have pending installment dues by offering a complete waiver of penalty amounts. It benefits tenants and property allottees by waiving 100% penalties on arrears if paid by 31st March.
The scheme provides subsidized electricity bills to domestic consumers with monthly consumption up to 150 units, promoting energy conservation and reducing electricity costs for eligible beneficiaries.
Providing basic services (e.g. water supply, sewerage, urban transport) to households and building amenities in cities which will improve the quality of life for all, especially the poor and the disadvantaged is a national priority.
The scheme aims to reward and incentivize the best performing Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Himachal Pradesh (Municipal Council/Nagar Panchyat) on the indicators of sanitations/cleanliness, increase utilization, public infrastructure and official work.