Cybersecurity
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) held a National Conference on Making Cities Cyber Secure on July 18, 2025, in New Delhi, focusing on urban cybersecurity challenges and resilience. Key initiatives included city-level cybersecurity frameworks, mandatory Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), and cybersecurity audits. Over 300 delegates participated,
MoHUA
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the 'Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao' (SABB) campaign from July 1-31, 2025, to enhance urban sanitation during the monsoon season. The campaign aims to reduce public health risks by addressing clogged drains, garbage hotspots, and promoting hygiene practices, especially
Smart Cities Mission
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has issued an advisory to repurpose Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) established under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) to enhance their role in urban development. The advisory outlines a roadmap for SPVs to continue operating beyond the mission's completion in March
Sanitation Workers
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched a new Model Contracting Framework aimed at safeguarding sanitation workers and improving sanitation services across India. This initiative, part of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, provides guidelines for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to engage Private Sanitation Service Operators (PSSOs) for mechanized