Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)
Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
India's first major urban reform programme aimed at infrastructure development, urban governance reform, and provision of basic services to the urban poor in 65 mission cities. Required urban local body reforms as conditionality.
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source Historical Record (Curated)
Published Saturday, 3 December 2005
Affected Population ~500 million urban residents, 8,000+ cities/towns
Key Numbers
PMAY-U: 1.18 crore houses sanctioned
Smart Cities Mission: 100 cities
Metro rail: 900+ km operational
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
UPA I Congress-led UPA
Left Centre Right