Objective:
To recognize the achievement of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) which have undertaken initiatives in the areas of urban reforms and service delivery achievements. In addition, it is envisaged that some of the innovative initiatives undertaken by the ULBs will be showcased and shared with other ULBs, and, as such, this will provide an opportunity for ULBs to learn from the experience of their peers.
Areas for Assessment/Award Categories:
While the focus will be on implementation of projects in basic sectors and reforms under JNNURM, steps taken by ULBs to strengthen their financial position in order to ensure sustainability of infrastructure investments as well as efforts to initiate pro-active partnerships with the private sector will be recognised. Finally, initiatives to strengthen transparency in urban governance as well as efforts to deal with environmental degradation will also be taken into consideration.
Based on above, the following award categories are proposed -
- Achievement for Improvement in
Basic Services
Water Supply
Sewerage, Sanitation & Drainage
Solid Waste Management
Project undertaken through PPP in the above - Achievement for Financial
Sustainability through Reforms Implementation
Implementation of ULB Reforms in Municipal Accounting, Property Tax, User Charges - Achievement for Environmental Initiatives - Projects taken up under the CDM for earning carbon credits.
Assessment Methodology:
- Data - For each of the above categories, a set of parameters along with indicators will be developed. Indicators for the basic services will be taken from the Standardized Service Level Benchmarks Workbook prepared by the Technical Cell. Data will be provided by the ULBs in prescribed formats. The ULBs will be responsible for the accuracy and authenticity of the data.
- Ranking - the ranking of ULBs in each category will be on the basis of a final score. A scale of 1 (low), 2 (medium) and 3 (high) will be assigned for each parameter. Individual scores for each parameter will be totalled and the ULB with the highest score in the category will be adjudged the winner. A runner-up award will be also be given.
- The mega cities may not be considered for awards because of the size and complexities.
Last Date:
Last date for receiving data from ULBs - 31st October, 2008