The Government of Maharashtra launched the Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe Urban Slum Improvement Scheme as a district-level initiative in the financial year 1995-96 for the welfare of Scheduled Caste communities in urban areas of the state. Under this scheme, 100% state government funding is provided for the approved projects. The scheme focuses on welfare-oriented works in wards reserved for Scheduled Castes and Neo-Buddhists within urban local bodies. Priority is given to infrastructure development projects under this scheme.
As per Government Resolution No. Vighayo-102000/1592/Pr. No. 189/Navi-4, issued by Mantralaya, Mumbai-400032, on March 5, 2002, the scheme is assigned to the District Collector for implementation, and guidelines have been established for its effective execution.
For the financial year 2023-24, the Hon’ble Women and Child Welfare Committee of Pune Municipal Corporation has granted prior approval for a total of 89 project proposals amounting to ₹890 lakh received under this scheme. Additionally, out of these 89 project proposals, 20 projects worth ₹200 lakh have received administrative and financial approval from the District Collector's Office, Pune Municipal Administration Branch, on February 29, 2024.
As per the progress status:
- Tendering for 11 projects has been completed
- Tendering for the remaining 9 projects is in progress