1. Madhyamgram Municipality

2. VISION
Madhyamgram municipality – exploring all its potential, is working towards its total development,touching
Social,economic and cultural aspects
Giving emphasis on regional importance
To ensure long, healthy and meaningful life to all the citizens
Extending the vision towards a sustainable development.

3. CONTEXT
During Mughal regime Madhyamgram was known as “Majher Gaon” situated in Anwarpur parganas.
After the introduction of the three tire panchayet system in 1978 Madhyamgram panchayet was formed.
Madhyamgram municipality was first formed on 7th September 1993.
Finally, on 27th may, 1994 present municipality was formed comprising 17 mouzas which were further divided into 23 wards.

4. DEMOGRAPHY Total area - 21.73 sq. KM. Population – 2001 – 155451
2012 – (projected)
23 wards – highest population concentration in Wards 2,3,6,21, 22, 23 due to being situated along major transport network. Ward no 11, 12 are less dense for being located in the fringe areas
65 slums with maximum concentration in Ward 10, 15, 19,1, 9,12,14

5. INITIATING THE DDP Meeting among all Councilors
This is an opportunity for capacity building therefore – all staff would be involved in the process
DPG and DTG (3) formed – functional delineation of responsibility but, close coordination in decision making – communication was key
Building on lessons learnt under CSIP 1c – participatory planning
CDS, TCGs, Health Workers, RCVs – extensively involved in community consultations – provided an insight into the houses of residents

6. THE PROCESS Formal interactions Many informal interactions
Launching workshop 1
Sensitization workshop 46
Planning workshop
Component 1 – zonal meeting 7
Component 1 – prioritization meeting
Component 2 – FGD 5
Component 2 – prioritization
Component 3 – workshops
Component 3 – prioritization 3
BOC meeting
Public validation

7. THE STAKEHOLDERS Citizens of Madhyamgram
Staff across ALL departments of municipality
CDS Groups, TCGs, RCVs, SGH members
Health workers.
Local Trade Associations
Informal Sector Workers
Pre Primary and Primary
School staff
NGOs

8. SURVEYS Primary data collection Technical survey for Component 1
Socio economic survey
QSS
Economic Survey for LED
Citizens Satisfaction Survey
School survey
Health related survey

9. OBSTACLES Population pressure: Unplanned city
This area is witnessing a fast development due to proximity to Kolkata attracting people from surrounding areas.
Unplanned city

10. FOCUS OF THIS DDP Livelihoods Women’s empowerment
Public Health Delivery System
Institutional strengthening

11. 1.1 Slum Infrastructure Improvement Plan
DEVELOPMENT GOALS Component 1: Infrastructure, Land use and Environment Development
1.1 Slum Infrastructure Improvement Plan
To ensure better quality of life by providing basic services
To ensure maintenance of the asset created
Enhance community participation in implementation and monitoring of various programmes

12. IDENTIFIED PROJECTS 1.1 Slum Infrastructure Improvement Plan
5 slums out of 65 already supported by KUSP
Remaining slums except 9 being on service lands will be taken up on the basis of QSS
11 slums will be supported from KUSP and 40 slums will be funded from BSUP
TOTAL ALLOCATION FOR DDP PERIOD FROM ALL SOURCES = Rs lac

13. 1.2 Intra Municipal Infrastructure Improvement Plan
DEVELOPMENT GOALS Component 1: Infrastructure, Land use and Environment Development
1.2 Intra Municipal Infrastructure Improvement Plan
Ensure water connection to every household
Solid waste management
Elimination of water logging problem
Improving road network

14. IDENTIFIED PROJECTS 1.2 Intra Municipal Infrastructure Improvement Plan
Modernisation of solid waste management system
Improvement and construction of roads and drains
TOTAL ALLOCATION FOR DDP PERIOD FROM ALL SOURCES = Rs lac

15. 1.3 Trans Municipal Infrastructure Improvement Plan
DEVELOPMENT GOALS Component 1: Infrastructure, Land use and Environment Development
1.3 Trans Municipal Infrastructure Improvement Plan
Conversion of present water supply system to treated surface water
Storm water drainage system

16. IDENTIFIED Proposals 1.3 Trans Municipal Infrastructure Improvement Plan
Construction of a drain at the side of Jessore road
Dredging and extension of Banikantha khal
Construction of a drain from Barasat municipality to CCI canal
Proposal for water perfusion and beautification of Noai
Repairing of Kora Panihara road
Improvement of a road started from Biswaspara to Barasat via 9 No. rail gate

17. IDENTIFIED PROPOSALS 1.3 Trans Municipal Infrastructure Improvement Plan
Improvement of road from Humaipur to Dakshinpara through Daspara
Jessore road widening and road over bridge at Madhyamgram and Barasat
Surface water treatment plant at garulia sewing Madhyamgram, Barasat, New Barrackpur
Water testing lab
Iron removing and Chlorination plant

18. 1.4 Land use Development Plan
DEVELOPMENT GOALS Component 1: Infrastructure, Land use and Environment Development
1.4 Land use Development Plan
Making land available for various uses
Enforcement of regulation
Development of municipal owned land

19. IDENTIFIED PROJECTS 1.4 Land use Development Plan
Construction of an auditorium for indoor games
TOTAL ALLOCATION FOR DDP PERIOD FROM ALL SOURCES = Rs. 84 lakhs

20. 1.5 Environment Management Plan
DEVELOPMENT GOALS Component 1: Infrastructure, Land use and Environment Development
1.5 Environment Management Plan
Conservation of water bodies
Shifting of hazardous industries from residential area
Regulation of industrial pollution
Spread awareness
Ensuring water harvesting

21. IDENTIFIED PROJECTS 1.5 Environment Management Plan (SWM,SANITATION,ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT)
Construction of 4 pumping stations to remove the storm water
Construction of community latrine
Cleaning of drains regularly
TOTAL ALLOCATION FOR DDP PERIOD FROM ALL SOURCES = Rs lac
SWM RS 32 Lac
SANITATION RS150 Lac
ENVIRONMENT RS 10 Lac

22. DEVELOPMENT GOALS Component 2: Social and Livelihoods Development
2.1 Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation
Implementation of various poverty alleviation programmes of the government
Restructuring and empowering of UPE Cell

23. IDENTIFIED PROJECTS 2.1 Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation
Vocational training center to facilitate wage employment and self employment.
Capacity building of UPE Cell
Creation of a help desk for promotion of livelihood
Provision for micro financing for unemployed youth
TOTAL ALLOCATION FOR DDP PERIOD FROM ALL SOURCES = Rs lakh.

24. DEVELOPMENT GOALS Component 2: Social and Livelihoods Development
2.2 Local Economic Development
Utilisation of local resources
Creating infrastructure for local industry
Identifying employment opportunities for unorganised workers.

25. IDENTIFIED PROJECTS 2.2 Local Economic Development
Development of 3 markets in ward no. (1-5), (9-10), (11-12), (13-14), ( )
Development of KIOSK and marketing center for promotion of SHG products.
Implement entrepreneurship development programme
Service center on computer application, financial accounting.
TOTAL ALLOCATION FOR DDP PERIOD FROM ALL SOURCES = Rs. 75 lakhs

26. DEVELOPMENT GOALS Component 2: Social and Livelihoods Development
2.3 Health Care Service Delivery Improvement Plan
Improvement of existing healthcare system.
Reproductive and Child immunization Health Services
Health management information system

27. IDENTIFIED PROJECTS 2.3 Health Care Service Delivery Improvement Plan
IEC and publication of health related booklets
Health care infrastructure improvement
Convergence of all govt. programmes
Mobile health unit.
TOTAL ALLOCATION FOR DDP PERIOD FROM ALL SOURCES = Rs. 185 lakhs

28. DEVELOPMENT GOALS Component 2: Social and Livelihoods Development
2.4 Primary Education Improvement Plan
To attain 85% literacy rate in next 5 years.
Reduce dropout rate and achieve universal education
Adequate education infrastructure facility.

29. IDENTIFIED PROJECTS 2.4 Primary Education Improvement Plan
Timely procurement of furniture, TLM
Awareness campaign to check dropout, universal education
Operation of adult literacy center
Strengthening mid day meal programme
Scholarship to deserving students.
TOTAL ALLOCATION FOR DDP PERIOD FROM ALL SOURCES = Rs lakhs.

30. DEVELOPMENT GOALS Component 3: Municipal Institutional Strengthening Plan
3.1 Organisation Development Plan
Improving governance and ensuring active participation of the ward committee and CDS
Proper manpower planning
Skill development of the stuff
Capacity Building of the stuff and elected persons

31. IDENTIFIED PROJECTS 3.1 Organization Development Plan
Strengthening Ward Committees and CDS
Skill development and awareness building of the stuff and elected persons.
Visit to other ULBs for sharing ideas.
Introduction of performance appraisal system
TOTAL ALLOCATION FOR DDP PERIOD FROM ALL SOURCES = Rs. 21, 52, 750.

32. 3.2 Internal Processes and Systems Improvement Plan
DEVELOPMENT GOALS Component 3: Municipal Institutional Strengthening Plan
3.2 Internal Processes and Systems Improvement Plan
Transition to accrual accounting system
Asset and inventory management
Generation of management system
Improving the quality of service to the citizen and infuse transparency.

33. Implementation of e – governance Setting up a monitoring cell
IDENTIFIED PROJECTS 3.2 Internal Processes and Systems Improvement Plan
Implementation of e – governance
Setting up a monitoring cell
Setting up IT cell
Following best practice in water supply and conservancy.
TOTAL ALLOCATION FOR DDP PERIOD FROM ALL SOURCES = Rs.552, 92, 50.

34. DEVELOPMENT GOALS Component 3: Municipal Institutional Strengthening Plan
3.3 Citizens Interface Plan
Improve accountability in functioning
Grievance redress
Participation of the citizen.

35. IDENTIFIED PROJECTS 3.3 Citizens Interface Plan
Sharing information
Periodic review of citizens feedback on committed citizens charter.
Setting up information cell.
TOTAL ALLOCATION FOR DDP PERIOD FROM ALL SOURCES = Rs.27, 75, 000.

36. Enhancing property tax Improving collection efficiency
DEVELOPMENT GOALS Component 3: Municipal Institutional Strengthening Plan
3.4 Financial Plan
Enhancing property tax
Improving collection efficiency
Enhancing non tax revenue
Levy of user charges
Proper asset management
Financial control and budgeting

37. IDENTIFIED PROJECTS 3.4 Financial Plan
Various interventions for improvements in
Assessment and tax
Water charges
Advertisement tax
License fees
Expenditure management
All related expenses are included in the administrative cost.

38. FINANCIAL ALLOCATION Tied fund 3389.76 lakhs
130% of investible surplus lakhs
Total lakhs
Allocation of investible surplus
Component 1 (75%) lakhs
Component 2 (20%) lakhs
Component 3 (5%) lakhs
Total lakhs

39. PUBLIC VALIDATION 400 participants at the meeting
High degree of interaction
Written feedback on DDP document
Comments received were largely incorporated either later or had already been included
Those comments not included were for reasons beyond the control of the municipality

40. CONCLUSION
Implementation of DDP will enable holistic development of Madhyagram
To undo the developmental oversights of the past
To prepare Madyamgram to take its just place in the industrial development map of West Bengal

41. THANK YOU