Affordable Housing Partnership Projects Under PMAY-U 2.0

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has revamped the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U) and launched PMAY-U 2.0, aiming to provide affordable housing to 1 crore additional beneficiaries over the next five years. The initiative includes four verticals: Beneficiary Led Construction, Affordable Housing in Partnership, Affordable Rental Housing, and Interest Subsidy Scheme. The Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) vertical is implemented through public and private sector models, with a focus on innovative construction technologies. A total of 21,017 houses have been sanctioned in Maharashtra, with provisions for Technology Innovation Grants to support these projects.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link