April 10, 2026 5:27 PM

MoSPI study reveals scale of unincorporated construction sector, nearly 1 crore households build homes

In a first-of-its-kind exercise in decades, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released a comprehensive pilot study shedding light on India’s vast unincorporated construction sector, highlighting its critical role in the economy and household activity. The study, conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO), estimates that around 98.54 lakh households undertook construction for their own use over the past year, underlining the scale of self-driven housing...

April 10, 2026 4:14 PM

Adopt Sustainable Technologies for Future Infrastructure: Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday called for greater adoption of alternative fuels and innovative technologies in the construction sector, stressing the need for sustainable and cost-effective infrastructure development. Addressing the 17th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards and Exhibition ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ in the national capital, the Minister highlighted the role of innovation, entrepreneurship, science and technology in driving growth. He said that continuous...