The Commission will also take up other issues related to urbanisation in its meeting with urban development, and housing and poverty alleviation ministries.
It would also deliberate on financing models for slum upgradation and poverty alleviation, affordable housing and providing basic amenities to the urban poor.
On the table
Urban development ministry makes a case for extra funds to the tune of Rs 30K crore spread over the Eleventh Plan period.
The ministry’s proposals will be examined by the full commission chaired by the PM afterwards
Planning Commission may ask the ministry to go for increased public-private partnerships in urban infrastructure
Commission to also deliberate on financing models for slum upgrade and poverty alleviation