[GK] HRIDAY

As per the information received from Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, the National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY), a Central Sector Scheme, with a total outlay of Rs. 500 Cr. was launched on 21st January, 2015.

HRIDAY scheme aims at preserving and revitalizing the soul and the unique character of the heritage cities in lndia. Under the Scheme, twelve cities namely,

     i.            Ajmer

  ii.            Amritsar

iii.            Amaravati

iv.            Badami

   v.            Dwarka

vi.            Gaya

vii.            Kanchipuram

viii.            Mathura

ix.            Puri

   x.            Varanasi

xi.            Velankanni and

xii.            Warangal

have been identified for development. The mission period of HRIDAY Scheme is till November, 2018.

 HRIDAY Scheme supports the development of core heritage linked civic infrastructure projects which includes revitalization of urban infrastructure for areas around heritage, religious, cultural and tourism assets of the cities. These initiatives include development of water supply, sanitation, drainage, waste management, approach roads, footpaths, street lights, tourist conveniences, electricity wiring, landscaping etc.

So far, 63 projects amounting to Rs. 421.47 cr. for the12 HRIDAY Cities have been approved under the Scheme out of which 241.26 cr. has been released.