Pune fringe villages get Rs 16 crore

Among the development works recommended in the proposal are a drinking water supply scheme for Pashan, shifting of the Paud Road garbage depot as well as purchase of medical supplies and garbage containers.

The proposal suggested that Rs 4.75 crore should be raised by reallocating the amount set aside for various works in last year8217;s Budget, for which tenders have not been invited yet.

The proposal also suggested reallocation of Rs 25.30 crore provided for capital works in this year8217;s Budget. It added that Rs1 crore could be reallocated from the Revenue Budget for the current year and Rs 6,87,75,000 could be raised by curtailing the provisions in this year8217;s Capital Budget for grants and loans, and imposing a 7 per cent blanket cut on the expenses for all other purposes.

Plans for constructing toilets and drainage pipes in slums have been enclosed with the proposal, and maps of the planned approach roads for the proposed garbage depot at Yevlewadi submitted.

On May 10, Bhatia had submitted the proposal recommending reallocation of the budgetary provisions amounting to Rs 37.92 crore. The Standing Committee had sent the proposal for back reconsideration on May 21.