Centre has received 28 proposals from 23 states to develop new cities, LS informed
Deccan ChronicleNew Delhi: The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has received 28 proposals from 23 states for the incubation of new cities, which are currently with the competent authority for examination, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday. In February 2021, the ministry announced that the central government would develop eight new cities to meet the demand for expansion of urban areas. In a written response to a question, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu said that the amount available for each proposed new city is Rs 1,000 crore. In line with the recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission, the HUA ministry constituted an expert committee for finalisation of bid parameters for the incubation of new cities, the minister said.