City Corporate & Business Plan - Municipal

Chapter - 4 Final Report: Ambur Municipality
4 STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATIIONS
The purpose of stakeholder consultation is to provide an opportunity for stakeholders
to involve in the development plan for the city. The planning process need to be a
consultative one, with stakeholders representing a wide spectrum of interests taking
part in the discussions and dialogue leading to the formulation of a vision and
development objectives, identification of priority sectors and projects.
4.1 CITY OPINION SURVEY
The CCCBP consultants conducted city opinion surveys in 2 phases, first in the
inception stage and second in the interim stage to get the views of the stakeholders
of the Municipality. The rationale behind conducting surveys in two stages was to
evolve a broad vision for the municipality considering the problems, prospects,
aspirations and vision of different sections of the society. The initial finding of the
surveys conducted was included in the inception report. The analysis and findings of
stake holderís consultations are detailed below:
4.2 KEY ISSUES HIGHLIGHTED IN THE CONSULTATION MEETING
The issues highlighted by the elected representatives and the municipal staff are
summarized as follows:
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1. Water pollution due to industrial establishments. Law enforcement for
pollution control is needed.
2. Lack of proper disposal pints for Storm water drains
3. Need for a check dam in Anai Madugu Area
4. Encroachments on Palar river bed need to be removed
5. Facilities in the Government Hospital need to be improved
6. Need for Railway Over bridge
7. Illegal Quarrying on Palar River bed need to be prevented
8. Reassessment of properties need to be done for improving the municipal
revenue base
9. Improving the facilities in Burial ground
10. The Housing Board Park need to be improved with necessary basic facilities
11. Market complex need to be [provided in the town
12. Strengthening of River bunds by planting trees
13. Increasing tax base for industries will improve the municipal revenue.
14. Need for a Industrial Training Institute in the town
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