Chapter-XIII INFRASTRUCUTRE INVESTMENTS FOR CMA
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued Chapter XIII, Infrastructure Investments for the Chennai Metropolitan Area, to set out the Chennai Metropolitan Development Plan for coordinated infrastructure investment. It identifies infrastructure needs, project priorities, funding sources and annual, medium-term and long-term programmes covering transport, housing, water supply, sewerage, drainage, waste management and electricity.
What the plan covers
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority prepared the Chennai Metropolitan Development Plan in consultation with the relevant government agencies and local bodies. It covers infrastructure requirements for Chennai City, 16 municipal areas, 20 town panchayats, 214 village panchayats and 10 panchayat unions within the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
The plan aims to improve environmental quality, service levels and living conditions by directing investment towards identified infrastructure needs. Expected public benefits include less pollution, reduced road congestion, better parking, easier travel, improved services and more employment opportunities from industrial and commercial investment.
Main planning approach
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Plan has four main objectives:
- Identify infrastructure needs in each sector and prepare projects.
- Estimate the finance required to carry out those projects.
- Identify possible funding sources.
- Prioritise projects through annual, medium-term and long-term programmes.
Projects requiring immediate investment were placed in the annual programme. Medium-term programmes address needs to be met over the following years, while long-term programmes cover projects requiring large investments and longer completion periods.
Investment priorities and funding
The investment table covers traffic and transportation, housing, water supply, sewerage, storm water drains, solid waste management and electricity. It gives a grand total of Rs. 18,000 crore across the annual, medium-term and long-term plans.
Major proposed investments include urban rail, roads, bridges, traffic management, road widening, bus and truck terminals, multilevel parking, housing, water supply and sewerage. Funding sources identified include loans from financial institutions and government budget support or grants. Public-private participation is proposed for housing, water supply and sewerage projects.
Annual plans are formulated with sector agencies and departments. Government budget allocations are then made, and the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority monitors implementation progress and reports to the Government.
Relevance to property owners and buyers
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Plan indicates where broad public infrastructure investment may occur within the Chennai Metropolitan Area. Better transport, water, sewerage, drainage and other services may affect accessibility and local service levels, but the chapter does not state parcel-specific land-use changes, ownership changes or individual development approvals.
Link to the urban renewal mission
The chapter also describes the Government of India’s Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission, introduced in 2005. Chennai was identified for assistance, and a Development Plan for the Chennai Metropolitan Area was prepared and approved by the Government of India.
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Common questions
Does the Chennai Metropolitan Development Plan change the land use of my property?
The chapter does not state any parcel-specific land-use change. It sets out infrastructure needs, investments, funding and project priorities for the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
What types of infrastructure projects are included?
The plan includes transport, roads, rail, bridges, parking, housing, water supply, sewerage, storm water drains, solid waste management and electricity projects.
How are the proposed projects prioritised?
Immediate projects are included in the annual programme, medium-term needs in the medium-term programme, and projects requiring heavy investment and long completion periods in the long-term programme.
Who monitors implementation of the annual plans?
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority monitors implementation progress and reports to the Government.
