(a) whether Government has since finalized and implemented the new National Urban Transport Policy in the country;

(b) if so the details in this regard;

(c) the details of assistance sanctioned and released to various States to address the growing urban transport demand during the last three years; and

(d) the details of such assistance utilized by various States during the said period ?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

(SHRI SAUGATA ROY)

(a) &(b): Yes, Sir. The Government has formulated a National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP) in April, 2006 which envisages safe, affordable, quick, comfortable, reliable and sustainable urban transport systems, establishment of quality focused multi-modal public transport systems that are well integrated, providing seamless travel across modes, land use transport integration, introducing intelligent transport systems for traffic management etc. The implementation of the policy is an on going process.

(c)&(d): The policy provides for general guidelines for financial support. However, central assistance to States/UTs for urban transport is provided under the various schemes of the Ministry.

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