Parts of Glasgow are among the poorest in the UK

It will be spent over the next two years tackling problems such as unemployment and education, as well as drugs and alcohol.

Nearly a third of the workforce in Glasgow is out of work.

But the Communities Minister Malcolm Chisholm warned: "No-one should pretend there is an easy fix here."

He added: "It will be a long haul and will require the commitment and resources of all partners."

The handout came from the Scottish Executive's Community Regeneration Fund.

The plan aims to create a Glasgow which is:

• Healthy
• Learning
• Safe
• Vibrant
• Working.

The fund is run by Communities Scotland and the cash is aimed at supporting plans put forward by the umbrella group, the Glasgow Community Planning Partnership.

The proposals were designed to help people from Glasgow's most needy areas "share in the city's growing prosperity".

Mr Chisholm said: "This new partnership approach signals a more effective way forward. I myself intend to play a full and active role.

This funding will help us achieve this and deliver real change - including tackling worklessness and addiction Steven Purcell Glasgow Council leader

"There are promising signs now that we are at the start of a new era in Glasgow's history.

"But we must make sure that everyone has the opportunity to benefit from those developments."

"That is the huge challenge facing us."

City council leader Councillor Steven Purcell said: "There have been major changes in Glasgow in recent years - including new homes, schools and more jobs than ever.

"Too many people still don't share in this success, though.

"This funding will help us achieve this and deliver real change - including tackling worklessness and addiction."