Parliamentary panel recommends high-level expert committee on urban infrastructure
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended that the government constitute a High-Level Expert Committee to assess India's urban infrastructure requirements, financing needs, governance reforms, and capacity-building imperatives up to 2047. This recommendation stems from the absence of an integrated long-term urban investment and strategy framework, which could lead to fragmented planning and resource allocation issues. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs highlighted ongoing missions like AMRUT 2.0, SBM-U 2.0, PMAY-U 2.0, and Metro Rail projects, but the committee noted these are largely scheme-driven and sector-specific, lacking a comprehensive approach.
Key Points
- A Parliamentary Standing Committee advocates for a High-Level Expert Committee on urban infrastructure.
- The committee would assess requirements, financing, governance, and capacity-building for urban infrastructure until 2047.
- The recommendation addresses the lack of an integrated long-term urban investment and strategy framework.
- Existing urban missions are noted as scheme-driven and sector-specific, lacking a comprehensive approach.
Exam Facts
- Committee recommended: High-Level Expert Committee on urban infrastructure.
- Target year for assessment: 2047.
- Last comprehensive assessment: High Powered Expert Committee (HPEC) in 2011 (projections up to 2031).
- Ongoing missions mentioned: AMRUT 2.0, SBM-U 2.0, PMAY-U 2.0, Metro Rail projects, PM e-Bus Seva.
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