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The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has introduced guidelines and regulations for structural safety and seismic resilience of buildings across India, supporting local bodies with model bye-laws and standards. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has introduced guidelines and regulations for structural safety and seismic resilience of buildings across India, supporting local bodies with model bye-laws and standards. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) led a national discussion on groundwater management through the Shallow Aquifer Management (SAM) program, engaging 75 cities under the 'Catch the Rain' campaign, showcasing successful groundwater recharge initiatives and future plans to enhance urban water security. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is advancing the 'Catch the Rain' initiative with interventions for water conservation, groundwater recharge, and water body rejuvenation across urban India, mobilizing over 900 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) under AMRUT 2.0. Source: Original Link
World Toilet Day
On World Toilet Day 2025, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the advocacy drives 'Toilet Paas Hai' and 'Main Saaf Hi Achha Hoon' to promote responsible toilet use. The event coincided with the World Toilet Summit, which aimed to accelerate sustainable sanitation practices.
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is actively engaged in the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0 from October 2 to 31, 2025, focusing on e-waste disposal and improving government office cleanliness. Key achievements include reviewing 8,424 files, clearing 2,582 files, conducting
World Habitat Day
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) celebrated World Habitat Day 2025 on October 8, focusing on 'Urban Solutions to Crisis'. The event emphasized the need for cities to be resilient, inclusive, and sustainable in the face of challenges like climate change and urbanization. Keynote speakers, including
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The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has filed FIRs at three locations against an individual impersonating the Secretary. The impersonator has been making unsolicited calls to officials to obtain sensitive information. The Ministry advises stakeholders to verify authenticity of calls and report any fraudulent attempts to the National Cyber
Swachh Shehar Jodi
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ) initiative, a mentorship program pairing 72 mentor cities with around 200 mentee cities to enhance urban waste management practices. This initiative aims to foster knowledge sharing and best practices in sanitation, with nearly 300 cities
Swacchhotsav
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) are set to launch the 'Swacchhotsav' campaign from September 17 to October 2, 2025, coinciding with the Indian festive season. The campaign aims to promote cleanliness and green festivities, emphasizing that
PMAY-U 2.0
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has approved an additional 1.47 lakh pucca houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0), bringing the total sanctioned houses to 8.56 lakh. This decision was made during the fourth meeting of the Central
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has been implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U) since June 25, 2015, to provide pucca houses with basic amenities to eligible urban beneficiaries. The scheme includes four verticals: Beneficiary Led Construction, Affordable Housing in Partnership, In-Situ Slum Redevelopment, and