**Executive Summary**
This document is an answer provided by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to Unstarred Question No. 2257 in Lok Sabha, scheduled to be answered on February 12, 2026. The question concerns the schemes for urban development in the Sikar Lok Sabha Constituency and addresses crop damage due to rainwater in the Sikar district. The answer outlines various central government missions and schemes and details their progress in the specified region.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Constitutional Framework and Central Government Role:**
* Urban development falls under the purview of States/Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) as per Article 243W of the Constitution.
* MoHUA provides programmatic support to States/UTs through flagship missions.
* **Flagship Missions/Programmes:**
* **Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0):** Launched in 2015, it focuses on basic infrastructure development in urban areas. AMRUT 2.0 was launched in 2021, enabling cities to become 'self-reliant' and 'water secure'.
* **Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0):** MoHUA supplements State/UT efforts by providing Central Assistance for pucca houses for eligible urban beneficiaries. It was revamped and launched in 2024.
* **Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban 2.0 (SBM – U 2.0):** Launched in 2014, aiming for Open Defecation Free (ODF) cities and 100% scientific processing of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). SBM-U 2.0 launched in 2021 aims for Garbage Free Status.
* **PM-eBus Sewa Scheme:** Total of 1,150 buses have been sanctioned to Rajasthan, including 50 e-buses for Sikar.
* **AMRUT Progress in Sikar Lok Sabha Constituency:**
* Under AMRUT, Rajasthan has undertaken 13 projects worth Rs. 368.5 crore.
* Under AMRUT 2.0, 33 projects worth Rs. 3,174.85 crore have been approved.
* **SBM-U Allocations to Rajasthan:**
* Allocation for SBM-U (2014-2021): Rs. 705.46 crore.
* Allocation for SBM-U 2.0 (2021-2026): Rs. 1765.80 crore.
* **PMAY-U Progress in Sikar Parliament Constituency (Rajasthan):**
* Houses Sanctioned: 2,152
* Houses Grounded for Construction: 1,807
* Constructions of Houses Completed/Delivered: 1,263
* Central Assistance Sanctioned: Rs. 32.28 crore
* Central Assistance Released: Rs. 21.22 crore
* **Disaster Management and Relief Measures:**
* State Governments are primarily responsible for providing relief measures for notified calamities using the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).
* Additional assistance is considered from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for disasters of severe nature, following an assessment. Financial assistance under SDRF and NDRF is by way of relief.
**Impact Analysis**
**State Governments/UTs**
* **Impact:** Implement urban development projects, release funds to cities/districts, and undertake relief measures for calamities.
* **Action Required:** Select, appraise, prioritize, and implement projects under various missions; respond to disasters using SDRF and NDRF funds.
**Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for urban development within their jurisdiction.
* **Action Required:** Plan, design, approve, and execute projects in accordance with state plans and central assistance guidelines.
**Citizens of Sikar Lok Sabha Constituency**
* **Impact:** Beneficiaries of improved infrastructure, housing, sanitation, and disaster relief measures.
* **Action Required:** Eligible beneficiaries can apply for pucca houses.
**Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for providing programmatic support and central assistance for urban development initiatives.
* **Action Required:** Approve state plans and release central assistance to states.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA): The central ministry responsible for urban development and related schemes.
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0): A flagship program aimed at urban rejuvenation and transformation.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0): A flagship program aimed at providing affordable housing in urban areas.
Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban 2.0 (SBM – U 2.0): A flagship program focusing on sanitation and waste management in urban areas.
Sikar: A city and district in Rajasthan, the specific location of the projects and constituency mentioned in the questions.
O.I.H.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2257
TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 12, 2026
DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN AREAS IN SIKAR
NO. 2257. SHRI AMRA RAM:
Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the schemes approved/under consideration for the
development of urban areas of Sikar Lok Sabha Constituency; and
(b) the time by which a scheme to address the problem of crop damage due
to rainwater and drain water affecting many villages at Sikar district
headquarters and the issue of waterlogging on the National Highways is
likely to be approved?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
(SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)
(a):As per the provisions of Article 243W of the Constitution, in conjunction
with the Seventh and Twelfth Schedules, matters relating to urban
development fall within the purview of States/Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
However, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) provides
programmatic support to the States/Union Territories (UTs) in their urban
development agenda through its various flagship Missions/Programmes
viz. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT
2.0), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0), Swachh
Bharat Mission – Urban 2.0 (SBM – U 2.0), PM-eBus Sewa Scheme, etc.
Through these Missions/Schemes, the Central Government approves the
State Plans and provides the Central Assistance (CA) to the States. The
projects are selected, designed, approved and executed by the States/UTs
and the cities. The State Governments release funds to the cities/districts.
AMRUT: This mission was launched in the year 2015 in selected 500 cities
(now 485 cities including 15 merged cities) and towns across the country.
It was focused on development of basic infrastructure in urban areas, in
the sectors of water supply, sewerage and septage management, etc.
AMRUT 2.0 has been launched in the year 2021 in all ULBs/ cities, enabling
the cities to become 'self'-reliant' and 'water secure'. Providing universal
coverage of sewerage and septage management in 500 AMRUT cities is
one of the major focus areas of AMRUT 2.0. Under the Mission, States/ UTs
are empowered to select, appraise, prioritize and implement projects.
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Under AMRUT, Rajasthan State has taken up 13 projects worth Rs. 368.5
crore in Sikar Lok Sabha Constituency which include 02 water supply
projects worth Rs. 82.55 crore, 05 sewerage/septage management
projects worth Rs. 282.05 crore and 06 green spaces & park projects worth
Rs. 3.9 crore.
Under AMRUT 2.0 so far, 33 projects worth Rs. 3,174.85 crore have been
approved in Sikar Lok Sabha Constituency which include 17 water supply
projects worth Rs. 1,191.49 crore, 08 sewerage/septage management
projects worth Rs. 1,956.07 crore and 08 green spaces & park projects
worth Rs. 27.29 crore.
SBM-U: Government of India launched the SBM-U on October 2, 2014 with
the objective of making all cities Open Defecation Free (ODF) and for 100%
scientific processing of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) generated in all the
urban areas of the country including Sikar. To carry forward the progress
made, SBM-U 2.0 has been launched on October 1, 2021 with a vision of
achieving Garbage Free Status for all cities through 100% source
segregation, door to door collection and scientific management of all
fractions of waste including safe disposal in scientific landfills.
Under SBM-U, Central Share of funds are released to the States/UTs on the
basis of demand made by States/UTs in the form of complete proposals
duly approved by State Level Technical Committee (SLTC) which are
further transmitted to ULBs by the concerned State/UT as per the State
Action Plan. Hence, details of constituency-wise /district wise project are
not maintained at Ministry level. Details of mission allocation to the State
of Rajasthan is as under:-
(₹ in Crores)
Mission Allocation
S. No. State SBM – U SBM-U 2.0
(2014-2021) (2021-2026)
1 Rajasthan 705.46 1765.80
PMAY-U: ‘Land’ and ‘Colonization’ are State subjects. Therefore, schemes
related to housing for their citizens are implemented by States/UTs.
However, MoHUA supplements the efforts of States/UTs, by providing CA
for pucca houses to eligible urban beneficiaries across the country under
PMAY-U since 25.06.2015.
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Based on the learnings from the experiences of implementation of PMAY-
U, MoHUA has revamped the scheme and launched PMAY-U 2.0 'Housing
for All' Mission with effect from 01.09.2024 for implementation in urban
areas across the country to construct, purchase and rent a house by
eligible beneficiaries at affordable cost, for one crore additional eligible
beneficiaries through four verticals i.e., Beneficiary Led Construction
(BLC), Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP), Affordable Rental Housing
(ARH) and Interest Subsidy Scheme (ISS). PMAY-U 2.0 guidelines and
Unified Web-portal for submitting the online applications can be accessed
through https://pmay-urban.gov.in.
Physical and financial progress in Sikar parliament constituency (Rajasthan)
under PMAY-U & PMAY-U 2.0 are as under:
Sr. No. Particulars Achievement
1 Houses Sanctioned (Nos) 2,152
Houses Grounded for Construction
2 1,807
(Nos)
Constructions of Houses Completed/
3 1,263
Delivered (Nos)
Central Assistance Sanctioned
4 32.28
(₹ in crore)
Central Assistance Released
5 21.22
(₹ in crore)
PM-eBus Sewa: Under this Scheme, a total of 1,150 buses have been
sanctioned to the State of Rajasthan, including 50 e-buses for Sikar.
(b): As per the National Policy on Disaster Management (NPDM), the State
Government is primarily responsible for providing necessary relief
measures on ground level in the wake of notified calamities. The State
Governments undertake relief measures in the wake of natural calamities
from funds available in the form of the State Disaster Response Fund
(SDRF) in accordance with the Government of India approved items and
norms. Additional financial assistance, over and above SDRF, is
considered from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), as per laid
down procedure, in case of disaster of ‘severe nature’, which includes an
assessment based on the visit of an Inter-Ministerial Central Team
(IMCT). The financial assistance provided under SDRF and NDRF is by way
of relief and not for compensation.
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