JNNURM (Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission) is an acronym for a government scheme launched in India in 2005. It was introduced by the Ministry of Urban Development with the objective of sustainable urban development and improving the quality of life in urban areas.
JNNURM aims to address the challenges faced by rapidly growing cities in terms of inadequate infrastructure, housing, and basic services. It focuses on transforming cities into inclusive, efficient, and livable places. The mission provides financial support and technical assistance to urban local bodies and state governments for the implementation of projects and reforms in various urban sectors.
Under JNNURM, projects are categorized into two components: Urban Infrastructure and Governance (UIG) and Basic Services to the Urban Poor (BSUP). The UIG component focuses on enhancing urban infrastructure by providing funds for initiatives like urban transport, water supply, sewerage, solid waste management, among others. The BSUP component aims to improve the living standards of the urban poor through the provision of affordable housing, water supply, sanitation, and other basic services.
The mission operates on a demand-driven approach, where projects are proposed by urban local bodies and state governments, and financial assistance is granted based on the merit of the proposals. JNNURM aims to empower urban local bodies, enhance urban planning and governance, and promote citizen participation in urban development. It also emphasizes the importance of sustainability, transparency, and accountability in urban governance. The mission has contributed significantly to the development and upliftment of urban areas in India.
