Chennai: The state govt has sanctioned 2,880 infrastructure projects across the Greater Chennai Corporation, corporations, municipalities and town panchayats at an estimated cost of ₹376.65 crore under the Chief Minister’s Integrated Urban Development Mission (CMIUDM) 2026-31.
Chief minister C Joseph Vijay had announced the mission during the recent budget session, proposing an overall investment of around ₹1.5 lakh crore.
Funds will be sanctioned based on the announcements made in the assembly,” municipal administration and water supply additional chief secretary Gagandeep Singh Bedi told TOI . “Urban local bodies will contribute 10% of the project cost to ensure their ownership and participation,” Bedi added. The works will be implemented subject to the conditions set out in the respective appraisal reports. The committee has directed all urban local bodies to ensure that road relaying was carried out without raising existing road levels. “The govt has asked local bodies to submit additional proposals for roads, parks and playgrounds. The committee, headed by Bedi, comprises senior officials from the municipal administration and water supply departments. The scheme brings urban infrastructure development, water-body protection, women and child safety, e-governance and public health initiatives under a common framework. The mission aims to bridge infrastructure gaps and improve the quality of life in urban areas.