Economic Survey 2024-2025: Around 1.18 crore houses sanctioned under PMAY-Urban
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2024-2025: Around 1.18 crore houses sanctioned under PMAY-Urban

Hindustan Times  

Economic Survey 2024-25 said on Jan 31 that as many as 1.18 crore houses have been sanctioned to beneficiaries of The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban, and over 89 lakh have been completed. "As of November 25, 2024, a total of 1.18 crore houses have been sanctioned, with 1.14 crore grounded and over 89 lakh completed," the pre-budget document for the 2024-25 fiscal said. Economic Survey on AMRUT The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation scheme was launched in 2015 to improve urban water management in 500 cities, the Economic Survey said. Economic Survey on Smart Cities Mission The Economic Survey said that as of January 13, 2025, 8,058 projects worth 1.64 lakh crore had been proposed, with 7,479 projects worth 1.50 lakh crore completed under the Smart Cities Mission.

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Minister lauds NTR’s pioneering efforts in construction of houses for the poor
2 weeks ago

Minister lauds NTR’s pioneering efforts in construction of houses for the poor

The Hindu  

Minister for Housing Kolusu Parthasarathy asserted that the TDP founder and former Chief Minister N.T. Participating in a discussion on the demand for grants to the Housing Department in the Legislative Assembly on Friday, Mr. Parthasarathy said Mr. Naidu had allocated a sum of ₹15,000 crore for housing in 2014-19. Out of 10 lakh NTR houses, 4.75 lakh were completed, …

Govt. sets an ambitious housing target for 2025-26 in Andhra Pradesh
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Govt. sets an ambitious housing target for 2025-26 in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

The Government of Andhra Pradesh is aiming at constructing 10 lakh houses under the PMAY 1.0 and PMAY 2.0 schemes between April 2025 and March 2026 in both the rural and urban areas. “The government is committed to completing these houses by mobilising additional funds, if required, and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has promised to allocate additional budgetary support,” …

Chhattisgarh presents Rs 1.65 lakh cr budget for FY 2025-26, key focus on growth, infrastructure, welfare
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Chhattisgarh presents Rs 1.65 lakh cr budget for FY 2025-26, key focus on growth, infrastructure, welfare

India TV News  

Chhattisgarh presents Rs 1.65 lakh cr budget for FY 2025-26, key focus on growth, infrastructure, welfare Chhattisgarh’s Rs 1.65 lakh crore budget for 2025-26 focuses on growth, infrastructure, and welfare under the ‘GATI’ theme. Chhattisgarh’s Finance Minister OP Chaudhary on Monday presented the state’s budget for the financial year 2025-26, amounting to Rs 1,65,000 crore. Welfare and agricultural support The …

₹3,996 crore budget allocated for Chittoor for 2025-26
1 month ago

₹3,996 crore budget allocated for Chittoor for 2025-26

The Hindu  

The Chittoor Zilla Parishad standing committee sanctioned a budget allocation of ₹3,996 crore for the financial year 2025-26, with a focus on rural development, education, healthcare, and infrastructure enhancements. In the healthcare sector, an allocation of ₹11.93 crore under the ‘NTR Medical Service’ benefited 23,524 patients, while 24,294 individuals received complimentary treatment for eye-related ailments. Significant advancements were also reported …

January Sees Record Project Announcements Worth ₹4.52 Lakh Cr
1 month ago

January Sees Record Project Announcements Worth ₹4.52 Lakh Cr

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The month of January saw the announcement of a record number of new projects by both public and private sector valued Rs 4.52 lakh crore. Infrastructure sector, buoyed by both central and state government capex plans, emerged as the leading sector with Rs 1,97,974.04 crore across 1,337 projects, accounting for 43.79 percent of the total investment. The Power Distribution …

How has the Budget allocated funds for urban development? | Explained
1 month, 1 week ago

How has the Budget allocated funds for urban development? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: In 2015, the NDA government positioned urban development as a key pillar of its growth strategy as cities contribute nearly 67% to the GDP. The total outlay for urban development stands at ₹96,777 crore, higher than last year’s Budget proposal of ₹82,576.57 crore. Some major urban programs under this category include PMAY, the Swachh Bharat Mission, …

Budget 2025: What govt doubling down on infrastructure spending can achieve
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2025: What govt doubling down on infrastructure spending can achieve

India Today  

With an eye on the ripple effect it has on employment generation and attracting private capital, the Narendra Modi government has doubled down on massive public spending through infrastructure in Budget 2025, with large connectivity projects and urban redevelopment as the main focus. Amplifying capital spend by states, the Centre will also set up an Urban Challenge Fund of Rs …

Budget 2025: Govt allocates ₹1.5 lakh crore for interest-free loans to boost state infrastructure
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Govt allocates ₹1.5 lakh crore for interest-free loans to boost state infrastructure

Live Mint  

In the Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major allocation of ₹1.5 lakh crore for 50 years interest free loans to the state governments for boosting capital expenditure and development of infrastructure across the country. With this, The central government aims to empower states to make substantial capital expenditures without the immediate cost of interest payments …

Budget 2025 Infrastructure Allocation: From ₹500 cr for AI education to infra in IITs, here’s what Sitharaman proposed
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025 Infrastructure Allocation: From ₹500 cr for AI education to infra in IITs, here’s what Sitharaman proposed

Live Mint  

Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday made a series of announcements aimed at driving infrastructure development and said ₹1.5 lakh crore will be provided towards 50-year interest-free loans to states for infrastructure projects. Budget 2025 for infrastructure development Public-Private Partnership in Infrastructure — Each infrastructure-related ministry will create a three-year pipeline of projects that can be implemented in …

Budget 2025: Read Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget speech. Full text here. Download PDF
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Read Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget speech. Full text here. Download PDF

Live Mint  

Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget today. To improve access to credit, the credit guarantee cover will be enhanced: a) For Micro and Small Enterprises, from ` 5 crore to 10 crore, leading to additional credit of ` 1.5 lakh crore in the next 5 years; b) For Startups, from ` 10 crore to 20 crore, …

Budget 2025: Jal Jeevan Mission Extended to 2028 for Clean Water Access Nationwide
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Jal Jeevan Mission Extended to 2028 for Clean Water Access Nationwide

ABP News  

The Indian government is introducing several urban reforms to boost economic growth and improve living standards across the country. Key focus areas include governance, municipal services, land management, and urban planning. Additionally, the Jal Jeevan Mission, which provides clean drinking water to households, will be extended until 2028, ensuring access to safe water for all. By investing in better governance, …

Govt to create a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund aimed at transforming cities into growth hubs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Govt to create a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund aimed at transforming cities into growth hubs

Hindustan Times  

To ramp up urban infrastructure, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on February 1 that the government would set up an Urban Challenge Fund of ₹1 lakh crore to finance up to 25 per cent of bankable projects and allocate ₹10,000 crore for 2025-26. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on February 1 that the government would set up an Urban Challenge …

Govt infra spending rises, but private sector participation limited
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Govt infra spending rises, but private sector participation limited

Hindustan Times  

India continues to face significant infrastructure development challenges despite extensive government efforts, according to the 2024-25 Economic Survey presented to Parliament on Friday. The survey highlights that while the union government’s capital expenditure on major infrastructure sectors has grown at a trend rate of 38.8% from FY20 to FY24, private sector participation remains limited in core sectors. Safety improvements included …

Budget 2025: Centre allocates Rs 74,226 crore for drinking water and sanitation
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Centre allocates Rs 74,226 crore for drinking water and sanitation

India TV News  

Budget 2025-26 was tabled on Saturday by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. In this, the Centre has allocated Rs 74,226 crore for the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, with most of it allotted to the Jal Jeevan Mission which aims to provide tap water connections to rural households. The Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has …

Economic Survey notes significant progress in sanitation, water supply
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Economic Survey notes significant progress in sanitation, water supply

The Hindu  

The Economic Survey has noted significant strides in urban sanitation and water supply with tap water coverage increasing to 70% and sewerage coverage rising to 62% in Indian cities. The Survey, tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday, said the AMRUT scheme, launched in 2015 to focus on improving urban water management in 500 cities, had created …

Budget 2025: What homebuyers want from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: What homebuyers want from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

India TV News  

Budget 2025: Homebuyers were not happy with the Budget 2024-25 as it did not address concerns like high interest rates on home loans and the annual increase in stamp duty charges. Budget 2025: Here's what homebuyers expect - Homebuyers are hopeful that this Budget will have a higher budget allocation for government initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Meanwhile, …

Economic Survey 2025: Infra investment must increase over next 20 years. It is time for the private sector to step up
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2025: Infra investment must increase over next 20 years. It is time for the private sector to step up

Live Mint  

India needs to continue stepping up infrastructure investment over the next two decades to sustain a high growth rate, said the Economic Survey 2024-25 on 31 January. The survey, by India's chief economic advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran, also said coordinated action was required from all stakeholders—governments at different tiers, financial market players, project management experts and planners, and the private …

India needs to step up infrastructure investment, private sector participation low: Economic Survey
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India needs to step up infrastructure investment, private sector participation low: Economic Survey

New Indian Express  

India needs a continued step-up in infrastructure investment over the next two decades to sustain a high rate of growth, said the Economic Survey of 2024-25. Disaster-resilient urbanisation, public transport, preservation and upkeep of heritage sites, monuments, and tourist destinations, as well as rural public infrastructure, including connectivity, call for greater attention," stated the Survey, released a day before the …

Chief Minister seeks ₹55,652 crore from Centre towards urban development
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chief Minister seeks ₹55,652 crore from Centre towards urban development

The Hindu  

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has appealed to Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar for a financial assistance to the tune of ₹55,652 crore for various developmental works proposed in Greater Hyderabad and other urban regions in the State. Mr. Khattar, who is on a visit to the city, held a review meeting on Urban Development …

Budget 2025 Expectations: A Look At What India's Smart Cities Want From The Union Budget
2 months, 1 week ago

Budget 2025 Expectations: A Look At What India's Smart Cities Want From The Union Budget

ABP News  

By Upendra Narayan India's cities have seen a lot of transformation in recent years, and the Smart Cities Mission has been at the heart of this transformation. Budget 2025 could address funding for initiatives such as metro systems, bus rapid transit corridors, and improved bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. The budget could fund smart water solutions, such as systems to track …

9.4 lakh jobs! These 12 greenfield projects will provide a major boost to employment
3 months ago

9.4 lakh jobs! These 12 greenfield projects will provide a major boost to employment

Live Mint  

The 12 green field projects under the government's National Industrial Corridor Development Project are expected to create employment opportunities for 9.4 lakh individuals, according to a year-end release by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade on Friday. These greenfield projects under the National Industrial Corridor Development Project will require an investment of Rs28,602 crore and cover an …

Urban bodies marked 31% improvement in property tax collection: Govt
3 months ago

Urban bodies marked 31% improvement in property tax collection: Govt

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Monday told the Rajya Sabha that 3,695 urban local bodies across the country reported a cumulative improvement of property tax collection of 31% in the financial year 2022-23 compared to the previous fiscal. The MoS said that the 15th Finance Commission has introduced reforms such as linking grant disbursements to property tax collection growth and encouraging …

13% houses completed under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban in last 5 yrs: Govt
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

13% houses completed under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban in last 5 yrs: Govt

Hindustan Times  

Around 13% of houses completed under the flagship Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban in the past five years were in Uttar Pradesh alone, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. UP, which has the second-highest urban population according to the 2011 Census, has the highest number of completed houses under the mission between 2019-20 and 2023-24 with 1.15 million units. …

Over 88 lakh houses delivered under PMAY-U, govt tells Rajya Sabha
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 88 lakh houses delivered under PMAY-U, govt tells Rajya Sabha

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Dec 2 More than 88 lakh houses have been delivered to the beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Dec 2. More than 88 lakh houses have been delivered to the beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Dec 2. The ministry has been supplementing the …

Congress Govt Launched Projects Worth Rs 1 Lakh Cr in First Year: Report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress Govt Launched Projects Worth Rs 1 Lakh Cr in First Year: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In its first year, the Congress government has launched projects valued at over Rs 1 lakh crore as part of an ambitious plan to transform Hyderabad into a global hub by 2050, according to the state government’s performance report released as part of first-anniversary celebrations. Major initiatives include: Elevated corridors and bridges, construction of a Rs 2,232 crore elevated …

Deconstructing PMAY-U: What the numbers reveal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Deconstructing PMAY-U: What the numbers reveal

Hindustan Times  

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban, an ongoing programme since 2015, is India’s largest urban housing programme. An unprecedented 11.9 million houses, which is about 10% of the Census 2011 urban housing stock, have been sanctioned across its five sub-schemes. The aggressive housing agendas of a few states and the popularity of the Beneficiary-Led Construction sub-scheme households—i.e., households with an …

Deconstructing PMAY-U: What the numbers reveal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Deconstructing PMAY-U: What the numbers reveal

Hindustan Times  

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban, an ongoing programme since 2015, is India’s largest urban housing programme. An unprecedented 11.9 million houses, which is about 10% of the Census 2011 urban housing stock, have been sanctioned across its five sub-schemes. The aggressive housing agendas of a few states and the popularity of the Beneficiary-Led Construction sub-scheme households—i.e., households with an …

PM Modi Launches Slogan 'Perform, Reform, Transform, and Inform' in First Cabinet Meeting of Third Term
6 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi Launches Slogan 'Perform, Reform, Transform, and Inform' in First Cabinet Meeting of Third Term

ABP News  

The first meeting of the Council of Ministers during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term was held on Wednesday at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan in Delhi. During the session, the Central Cabinet for Economic Affairs approved the establishment of 12 new industrial smart cities in 9 states. Spread across 10 states and aligned with six major corridors, these 12 industrial smart …

Rs 2.30L cr for housing, 8 rly projects okayed
7 months, 1 week ago

Rs 2.30L cr for housing, 8 rly projects okayed

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Among a slew of measures that the Narendra Modi-led government took on Friday, the most ambitious appeared to be the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0. Under this scheme, financial assistance will be provided to one crore urban poor and middle-class families through states, UTs or Primary Lending Institutions to construct, purchase or rent a house at an affordable …

What’s the Budget push for infrastructure?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

What’s the Budget push for infrastructure?

The Hindu  

The story so far: In her Budget proposals for 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has set aside ₹11 lakh crore for capital expenditure, comprising 3.4% of the GDP. With the aim to push States to spend on infrastructure, she said ₹1.5 lakh crore was being made available to them in the form of long-term interest free loans. Under the Sagarmala …

Budget 2024: Placing thrust on infrastructure
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Placing thrust on infrastructure

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accelerated the government’s thrust on the crucial infrastructure sector in her seventh successive Budget presentation and the first of PM Modi’s third term. A massive expansion in urban housing at an investment of ₹10 lakh crore, a rural roads programme worth ₹26,000 crore are among the major features of the big infrastructure push. The Indian economy’s …

The budget echoes the Developed India vision
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The budget echoes the Developed India vision

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has meticulously assessed India’s economic vitality. New Delhi, India - July 23, 2024: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during Post Budget Press Conference at National Media Centre, in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Budget 2024 unveiled a comprehensive strategy built on nine foundational pillars — agriculture, employment, inclusive development, manufacturing and services, urban …

Budget: FM announces ₹10 lakh crore for urban housing scheme
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget: FM announces ₹10 lakh crore for urban housing scheme

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: A transit-oriented development framework for 14 large Indian cities, dormitory-type rental housing for industrial workers, and 10 million new houses for the urban poor were announced by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech on Tuesday. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024 on Tuesday In her record seventh budget presentation and the first …

Budget 2024: Focus on digitisation of land records, Urban development gets a leg up
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Focus on digitisation of land records, Urban development gets a leg up

Hindustan Times  

Urban development is one of the nine priorities outlined by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her speech on July 23. Urban development proposals The finance minister in her seventh straight budget said that three crore additional houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in rural and urban areas in the country have been announced, for which the necessary allocations …

Budget 2024: Govt to connect 25,000 more villages in phase 4 of rural roads scheme
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Govt to connect 25,000 more villages in phase 4 of rural roads scheme

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her budget speech on Tuesday that the government would look to improve all-weather connectivity to 25,000 rural habitations by launching phase 4 of the Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojana, which aims to link India’s hinterland with major economic centres. The government is expected to expand the definition of “rural habitations” in phase …

Union Budget 2024: From farming, skilling to infrastructure, Sitharaman lists out nine priorities of Modi 3.0
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: From farming, skilling to infrastructure, Sitharaman lists out nine priorities of Modi 3.0

India TV News  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday listed the 7 priorities of the government in Budget 2024-25. Here are the government's seven priorities in the Union Budget 2024-25: Priority 1 in Budget -Productivity and Resilience in Agri Raising Productivity and Climate Resilient Varieties Thrust on Natural Farming: 2 crore farmers to be supported in next 2 years Atma Nirbharta in …

Budget 2024: 5 Things the real estate sector looks forward to from the finance minister
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: 5 Things the real estate sector looks forward to from the finance minister

Hindustan Times  

Budget 2024 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today and the real estate sector hopes that the government will focus on affordable and middle income housing in the Budget. The real estate sector hopes that the government will push for affordable and middle income housing in Budget 2024. The government should raise the deduction limit for interest payment …

Nirmala Sitharaman announces PM-Awas Yojana Urban 2.0 for housing for all
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nirmala Sitharaman announces PM-Awas Yojana Urban 2.0 for housing for all

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced PM Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 aimed at housing for all while presenting Budget 2024. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, "Urban Housing: Under the PM Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0, the housing needs of 1 crore poor and middle-class families will be addressed with an investment of Rs 10 lakh crores. In the 2024 Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman …

Centre plans Transit Oriented Development for 14 large cities: Budget 2024-25
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre plans Transit Oriented Development for 14 large cities: Budget 2024-25

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday announced Transit Oriented Development plans for 14 large cities with a population above 30 lakh. In her budget speech, union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government would work with states to facilitate development of ‘Cities as Growth Hubs’. Speaking about water supply and sanitation, she said that in partnership with the State …

Budget 2024 Highlights: FM disappoints investors, rewards (some) taxpayers
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024 Highlights: FM disappoints investors, rewards (some) taxpayers

Hindustan Times  

July 23, 2024 9:02 PM IST Budget 2024 LIVE Updates: Supriya Paul, CEO & Co- Founder, Josh Talks, said, “The Union Budget 2024-25 represents a significant stride towards Bharat's development. The allocation of ₹1.48 lakh crore towards education, employment, and skills development is a substantial investment. By enhancing the quality of education and training, we are equipping our youth with …

Cheap, sustainable homes must amid demand boom: Eco Survey
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Cheap, sustainable homes must amid demand boom: Eco Survey

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The 2023-24 Economic Survey, tabled in Parliament on Monday, called for adaptive strategies and policies to provide cost-effective and sustainable housing. The survey said the real estate sector witnessed “a robust recovery” post-pandemic, with the sale of residential real estate in 2023 recording a 33% year-on-year growth, the highest since 2013. The strong desire for home ownership was …

Maharashtra Budget 2024 allocates ₹7425 crore for construction of 35 lakh affordable homes
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Budget 2024 allocates ₹7425 crore for construction of 35 lakh affordable homes

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra government’s Interim Budget for 2024-2025 has set a target to construct 35 lakh affordable homes in the next five years through various housing schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, for which it has allocated ₹7425 crore. Maharashtra government’s interim budget for 2024-2025 has set a target to construct 35 lakh affordable homes in the next five years through various …

Urban Affairs Ministry to revamp affordable housing scheme
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Urban Affairs Ministry to revamp affordable housing scheme

The Hindu  

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, a scheme to enable affordable housing for the urban poor, would be revamped with new features based on learning from the past nine years since when it has been operational, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said on Tuesday. A senior official of the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry said that the revamp would …

New Cabinet’s first decision: Centre to assist construction of 3 crore houses under PMAY
9 months, 1 week ago

New Cabinet’s first decision: Centre to assist construction of 3 crore houses under PMAY

The Hindu  

Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took charge of his office for the third consecutive time on June 10, the new Union Cabinet led by him took its first decision — to provide assistance for the construction of three crore more rural and urban houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. “It has been decided in the Cabinet meeting today …

941 out of 1,102 projects under AMRUT scheme completed in State
10 months, 1 week ago

941 out of 1,102 projects under AMRUT scheme completed in State

The Hindu  

A total of 941 projects out of the 1,102 projects which were awarded to various agencies under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation scheme have been completed in Kerala with the expenditure currently at 79.88% of the allocated amount. Much progress has been made in projects related to construction of storm water drainage, with 85.83% of the ₹322.50 …

Delhi budget: Special focus on development of roads in rural pockets
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi budget: Special focus on development of roads in rural pockets

The Hindu  

The AAP government's budget will have special focus on development of roads in rural pockets of the national capital, according to sources in the government. In its budget, the government is likely to propose a project for redevelopment of around 1,000 km of roads in villages for which a four-fold increase in allocation to the development department is expected, the …

Interim budget: 5-year extension to PMAY rural; 20 million houses to be built
1 year, 1 month ago

Interim budget: 5-year extension to PMAY rural; 20 million houses to be built

Hindustan Times  

The Narendra Modi government has extended the housing scheme for rural poor or the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna, one of the most important welfare programmes to fight multi-dimensional poverty, for another five years to construct an additional 20 million houses, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Thursday. According to government functionaries, a major share of the 20 million new houses …

Real Estate Budget 2024: Focus on infrastructure, new housing scheme for the middle class
1 year, 1 month ago

Real Estate Budget 2024: Focus on infrastructure, new housing scheme for the middle class

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on February 1 that the government will launch a housing scheme for the middle class to buy or build their own houses and it will be constructing close to 2 crore homes under the PMAY rural scheme, a move that is expected to give a push to the Housing for All agenda. Real estate experts …

Budget 2024: More Power to Infrastructure as Capex Outlay Increased to Rs 11.11 Lakh Crore
1 year, 1 month ago

Budget 2024: More Power to Infrastructure as Capex Outlay Increased to Rs 11.11 Lakh Crore

News 18  

Ensuring more power to infrastructure development for economic growth and employment creation, a large sum of Rs 11,11,111 crore has been set aside as the capital expenditure outlay in the interim budget 2024. “Building on the massive tripling of the capital expenditure outlay in the last four years, resulting in a huge multiplier impact on economic growth and employment creation, …

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