11 Mar :The Union Urban Development Ministry has included Mahatma Gandhi’s birth place, Porbandar, as a ‘Mission City’ under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNRUM).In a letter to the Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition Shaktisinh Gohil, Union Urban Development Minister S Jaipal Reddy has informed that Porbandar has been included and can now access funds under the JNNURM to improve its urban infrastructure.
He stated in the letter that Porbandar needs to draw up a city development plan (CDP), and to sign a memorandum of agreement (MoA) committing to undertake reforms under the mission.
The Ministry of Urban Development has also asked the State Urban Development Department to draw a detailed project report (DPR) to be sent to the Union ministry for sanctioning the projects and subsequently the funds.
Meanwhile, Congress MLA from Porbandar, Arjun Modhvadia, said that Porbandar will get funds to develop urban infrastructure in the city.