With reference to the Urban Challenge Fund and infrastructure projects in Telangana, consider the following statements: 1. The National Apex Committee approved five urban infrastructure projects worth ₹3,892 crore. 2. The sanctioned water supply project is valued at ₹1,465 crore. 3. The total sanctioned amount for Telangana urban infrastructure projects stands at ₹9,573 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

National Apex Committee approves ₹3,892 crore urban infrastructure projects for Telangana

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, railways)· Prelims· 4 November 2026

Urban resilience and PPP models: a relevant GS3 topic for infrastructure and municipal governance.

Why in news

The National Apex Committee approved five urban infrastructure projects worth ₹3,892 crore for Telangana under the Urban Challenge Fund to enhance urban resilience.

Background

The National Apex Committee sanctioned five projects including a ₹1,992-crore water supply project and a ₹1,465-crore drainage upgrade. The total sanctioned amount for Telangana under the Urban Challenge Fund now stands at ₹9,573 crore.

Facts for Prelims

FactTotal sanctioned amount for Telangana urban infrastructure projects: ₹9,573 crore
FactWater supply project value: ₹1,992 crore
FactDrainage upgrade project value: ₹1,465 crore
SchemeUrban Challenge Fund: A fund aimed at improving urban resilience through private investment and public-private partnership models

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Urban Challenge Fund and infrastructure projects in Telangana, consider the following statements:

The National Apex Committee approved five urban infrastructure projects worth ₹3,892 crore.
The sanctioned water supply project is valued at ₹1,465 crore.
The total sanctioned amount for Telangana urban infrastructure projects stands at ₹9,573 crore.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The water supply project is valued at ₹1,992 crore.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models in developing resilient urban infrastructure in rapidly urbanizing Indian states.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Capital gap: Leveraging private investment to bridge the funding deficit in municipal water and drainage infrastructure
Resilience framework: Integrating climate-resilient infrastructure to mitigate urban flooding and water scarcity

Keywords: Urban Resilience · Public-Private Partnership · Infrastructure Development · Municipal Governance

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