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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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 ...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

MoHUA observes World Habitat Day 2025 on theme ‘Urban Solutions to Crisis’

October 8, 2025 9:11 PM

MoHUA observes World Habitat Day 2025 on theme ‘Urban Solutions to Crisis’

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) on Wednesday observed World Habitat Day 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, focusing on the theme “Urban Solutions to Crisis.” The event underscored the need for cities to become more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable while responding effectively to challenges such as climate change, migration, and rapid urbanisation. The event was graced by Tokhan Sahu, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, as the Guest of Honour. Also presen...

President Murmu to confer Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 awards today

July 17, 2025 9:19 AM

President Murmu to confer Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 awards today

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards at a ceremony on Thursday at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The event, organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), will be attended by Union Minister Manohar Lal and Minister of State Tokhan Sahu. Now in its ninth edition, Swachh Survekshan has grown into the world’s largest urban cleanliness survey. This year’s awards will honour top-performing cities and states across four major categories, including ...

Centre approves construction of over 3.53 lakh houses under PMAY-U 2.0

March 21, 2025 4:13 PM

Centre approves construction of over 3.53 lakh houses under PMAY-U 2.0

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has approved the construction of over 3.53 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0). The decision was taken during the first meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) chaired by MoHUA Secretary Srinivas Katikithala on Thursday. According to the ministry, a total of 3,52,915 houses have been sanctioned under the Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC) and Affordable Housing in Partnership (AH...