Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

September 6, 2026 11:02 AM

Indore Metro Priority Corridor-2 inaugurated, network expands to 16 operational stations

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal on Saturday inaugurated the Indore Metro Priority Corridor-2 in the presence of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, marking a major expansion of the city's public transport network. The newly inaugurated Phase-I (Reach-II) corridor stretches approximately 11 km from Super Corridor-3 to Malviya Nagar Chauraha and comprises 11 stations. The project has been developed at an estimated cost of Rs 2,850 crore. With the opening of the new co...

August 12, 2026 1:15 AM

Land, rental housing and finance key to affordable housing reforms: Rajiv Gauba

Land availability, urban planning reforms, rental housing and access to finance must remain at the centre of efforts to expand affordable housing in Indian cities, Member of NITI Aayog Rajiv Gauba said on Tuesday. Addressing the National Conference on Affordable Housing Reforms, titled “Reimagining Affordable Housing: From Scheme to Sustainable Ecosystem”, organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Gauba called for a shift from a scheme-bas...

August 2, 2026 11:52 AM

Manohar Lal reviews Bhalswa dumpsite remediation, legacy waste to be cleared by October 15

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal on Saturday inspected the Bhalswa Dumpsite in Delhi to review the progress of legacy waste remediation being undertaken by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), reaffirming the Centre's focus on accelerating the scientific clearance of accumulated waste. The inspection was carried out in the presence of MCD Commissioner and senior officials from the Department of Urban Development under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA...

July 31, 2026 6:34 PM

Govt advises State RERAs to grant 4-month extension for real estate projects hit by West Asia crisis

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has advised all State Real Estate Regulatory Authorities (RERAs) to grant a four-month extension in the registration and corresponding completion timelines of eligible real estate projects affected by disruptions arising from the ongoing situation in West Asia. In an advisory issued on Friday, the Ministry said the prevailing situation in West Asia has adversely affected global supply chains, resulting in shortages of construction materials and ...

July 23, 2026 10:48 AM

Nagpur transforms Bhandewadi dumpsite into modern waste processing hub under Swachh Bharat Mission

Nagpur has emerged as a model for scientific urban waste management after transforming the Bhandewadi legacy dumpsite into a modern integrated waste processing facility under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0, the Centre said on Wednesday. The initiative forms part of the government's Lakshya Zero Dumpsite campaign, which aims to scientifically remediate legacy waste dumps across the country through bio-mining, advanced waste processing technologies and systematic landfill reclamation. Acc...

July 14, 2026 10:23 AM

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs steps up ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign, revitalises 1.21 lakh acres of urban water bodies

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has intensified the nationwide 'Catch the Rain – Where it Falls, When it Falls' campaign under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0, with large-scale initiatives aimed at water conservation, groundwater recharge and urban water body rejuvenation across the country. The ministry said the campaign, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for sustainable water conservation, has mobilised nearly 900 Urban...

July 13, 2026 12:27 PM

Manohar Lal unveils ‘SANKALP’ vision for CPWD on its 172nd Annual Day

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal on Sunday unveiled the 'SANKALP' framework as the guiding vision for the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), calling for faster, transparent and technology-driven public infrastructure development as the department celebrated its 172nd Annual Day at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The acronym SANKALP stands for Speed, Accessibility, Nekneeyat (good intent), Kartavyanishtha (dedication to duty), Adoption of Technology, Lokhit (public welfare),...

June 10, 2026 2:36 PM

Centre clears ₹1,235 crore housing project for govt employees in Amaravati

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of a General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) campus in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, at a cost of ₹1,234.91 crore. The project, the first GPRA development in Amaravati and Andhra Pradesh, will provide housing for central government employees and is aimed at reducing their financial burden while improving access to residential facilities near workplaces, the Mini...

April 7, 2026 5:09 PM

Centre clears ‘as-is where-is’ regularisation of unauthorised colonies in Delhi; 45 lakh residents to benefit

In a major policy decision aimed at addressing long-pending urban housing issues, the Centre has approved the regularisation of unauthorised colonies in Delhi on an “as-is where-is” basis, a move expected to benefit around 45 lakh residents across the national capital. Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal described the development as a “historic moment” for Delhi’s residents, stating that the decision would encourage people to come forward and formally register their p...

February 14, 2026 3:18 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund to drive market-led urban transformation

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the launch of a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) aimed at catalysing market-led and reform-driven urban infrastructure development across the country. The Fund, which will be operational from FY 2025–26 to FY 2030–31 with a possible extension till FY 2033-34, marks a significant shift in India’s urban development strategy - from grant-based financing to a market-linked, outcome-oriented model. Under the sc...