Government of Karnataka, Urban Development Department

11th Five Year Plan of Karnataka Perspectives and strategies for Urban Development

Smt. Lakshmi Venkatachalam, IAS., Principal Secretary to Govt., Urban Development Dept., Government of Karnataka. May 2007

Karnataka at a Glance
Area
Population Population density Sex ratio (No. of female per 1000 males)

1,91,791 Sq. Kms.

52,733,958 275 per Sq. Km. 964

Literacy rate (overall)

Urban population Rural population Administrative Divisions Development Indicators Per capita Income
(Purchasing power parity in Rs)

67.04 %
17,919,858 34,814,100 27 Districts & 176 Taluk

21696 66 55 67.04%

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years) Infant Mortality (per 1000) Adult Literacy Rate

Urban Scenario in Karnataka

4th most urbanized among major states in India 34% of population (2001 census) in urban areas which is above the national average of 28%. There are 219 Urban Local Bodies in the State comprising
1 2 3 4 5 City Corporations City Municipal Councils Town Municipal Councils Town Panchayaths Notified Area Committees 8 44 94 68 5

Migration and natural increase are causative factors for this Rapid pace of urbanization has resulted in infrastructural deficit in all the cities/towns.

Karnataka Policy Initiatives Policy statement on drinking water supply and sanitation Policy on integrated Solid Waste and Disposal Management. Policy on Rain Water Harvesting Policy on Waste to Energy Reforms carried out under Nirmala Nagara Yojane Reforms agenda under JN-NURM

Municipal Sector Reforms

Introduction of Self Assessment of Property Tax in all ULBs Double Entry / accrual system of Accounting implemented in 63 ULBs Computerisation of 57 ULBs nearing completion - GIS supported property tax, public grievance redressal, birth & death records, integrated financial system. Cadre & Recruitment rules amended 2004; -- 90 cadres rationalized to 40 Augmented skilled staff recruited / taken on contract for proper delivery of services Scaling up to all 227 ULBs planned during first 2 years of 11th Five Year Plan.

Investments in Urban Sector

The key sectors for urban investment are identified as follows: Urban Infrastructure - Water Supply & Sewerage - Traffic & Transportation - Solid waste Management - Urban Mapping - New Township projects in BMR. Services for Urban Poor Poverty Alleviation Improvement of Slums The major means of financing envisaged are: - Centrally Sponsored Schemes - Internal and extra budgetary resources, - External financing and PPP route.

Investments Devolution of State Finance Commission Grants to ULBs.

SFCs recommendations are in place since 1997-98 Share of ULBs have increased from 2.73% (Rs.193 Crores) of States revenue receipts to 6.5% (Rs.1530 crores) in 2006-07. This will further increase to 8% by 2009-10. Strengthens the ULBs capacity to meet O & M costs and establishment costs. However with new capacity creation under KMRP, NKUSIP, and UIDSSMT, financial framework of ULBs needs review . This study is presently being carried out by KUIDFC. Third SFC constituted.

Investments - Urban Infrastructure (UI)

EAP (Externally Aided Project) Rs.7000 crores planned for UI during 11th Plan period in 71 ULBs.

Regional imbalances of North Karnataka to be focused upon

City Investment Plan (approx Rs.700 crores) proposed for balance 146 ULBs during 11th FY plan.

CSS ( JNNURM & UIDSSMT)

Under JNNURM Rs.22,536 crores of investment proposed for Bangalore. Rs.1950 crores of investment proposed for Mysore. Under UIDSSMT : Rs.2000 crores (approx) for 150 small & medium towns proposed.

JNNURM /UIDSSMT current status Project approvals

JNNURM
No. Project approved so far 16

Rs. in Crores
Project Cost Rs.1422.00

Projects in pipeline

51

Rs.6315.00

UIDSSMT
No. Project approved so far 23

Rs. in Crores
Project Cost Rs.344.77

Projects in pipeline

20

Rs.340.00

Strategy for 11th FYP

Greater thrust to be given to tier II & tier III cities for 100% coverage of water supply, sanitation and solid waste management with increased allocations during 11th Five Year Plan

Reforms Agenda
Mandatory Reforms : State Level Effective implementation of decentralization initiatives as envisaged in the Constitution (74th CAA) Repeal of Urban Land (Ceiling & Regulation) Act 1976 Reform of Rent Control Laws, by balancing the interests of landlords and tenants Rationalization of stamp duty to bring it down to no more than 5% within 7 years Enactment of a public disclosure law Enactment of a community participation law, so as to institutionalise citizens participation in local decision making Association of elected municipalities with the city planning function

Investments Water Supply & Sewerage

This Sector will be a major priority in 11th FYP Provision of surface water currently available to only 166 ULBs out of 208 covering 78% urban population. Coverage of sewerage is only 28% in the urban areas of the State 42 towns would be covered in 11th FY period by investing approx about Rs.1300 crores. Rs.3000 crores required to raise coverage of UGD in 120 towns during 11th FY plan. Water Supply and sewerage for Greater Bangalore area also needs to be prioritized CDP for Bangalore envisages investment of Rs.2783 crores.

Investments Traffic & Transportation

Focus on public transport & multi modal options are important for growing towns/cities. Separate Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT) created under the Urban Development Department. CTTS for Bangalore being finalised by RITES. Required to commission CTTS for other Corporations across State. DULT will carryout this task. Bangalore Metropolitan Land Transport Authority established as envisaged under NUTP Bangalores Metro Rail Project : Rs.6400 crores. Investment plan under CDP for Bangalore is envisaged at Rs 7536 crores. Assessment for other corporations as also CMC/TMC needs to be worked out separately.

Investments Solid Waste Management

8500 MT of MSW generated in the State per day Under ISWM Policy, 162 ULBs possess landfill sites and EIA clearance States Integrated Solid Waste Management project includes Door to Door collections Closed transportation of garbage Scientifically engineered Land fills Composting Waste to Energy generation An investment of 75 Crores has already been made under 11th Finance Commission, ADB & BMP Grants Major thrust in 11th FYP : requirement of funds Rs.800 crore, for Bangalore alone.

Investments - Urban Poverty Alleviation

Major focus will be: Employment generation, provision of housing & proper living conditions, assurance of tenurial rights for the poor. Provision of housing basic facilities and amenities taken up under JNNURM, IHSDP. Supporting establishments of mini industrial estates with civic infrastructure in 79 backward ULBs planned -Rs. 200 crores required. Coverage of urban poor under SJSRY has been only 20% (approx. Rs. 130 crores). Scope of SJSRY to be renewed & improved. For 11th FY Plan, Rs.425 Crores (or about Rs.75 crores/annum) should be provided under SJSRY. (10th Plan outlay was Rs.56 Crores)

Investments Urban Mapping

Urban mapping through aerial photography of 27 large urban areas taken up & completed in the 1st two years of 11th FY period under GOK funding. The cities with 50,000 plus population need coverage with funding under CSS of National Urban Information System. Urban mapping in Bangalore taken up by planning commission/NIC City survey in 46 towns completed. To cover all the 227 ULBs Rs.200 crores required during 11th FY period. Capacity building of urban town planners for infusion of skilled planning.

Investments Township projects to decongest Bangalore

5 townships around Bangalore to be setup through PPP & SPV routes on the concepts of live, work and play. All infrastructure facilities such as Ring Roads, Radial Roads, planned to improve road networks between new and existing townships. GO issued on guidelines for setting up of townships.

Greater Bangalore
Greater Bangalore formed by merging Bangalore Mahanagara Palike with 7 CMCs, 1 TMC & 110 Villages covering 741 Sq. Kms of area. Final notification issued on 16-01-2007 Delimitation to be taken up agency already in place Amendments to KMC act pending Committees set up for addressing (a) Infrastructure (b) Organisational issues (c) Governance - have commenced work & final reports are expected in May 2007