Urban Mobility India
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal inaugurated the 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition 2025 in Gurugram, focusing on the theme 'Urban Development and Mobility Nexus'. The event aims to enhance urban mobility systems in India, with over 1600 professionals participating. Key announcements include the deployment of
Urban Development
The first regional meeting of Urban Development Ministers from Southern States and Union Territories was held in Bengaluru on October 30, 2025, chaired by Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal. The meeting focused on urban development challenges and opportunities, reviewing progress on central schemes like Swachh Bharat Mission and PMAY. It
MoHUA
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
PMAY-U 2.0
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has sanctioned an additional 1.41 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0), bringing the total to over 10 lakh houses sanctioned. The initiative prioritizes housing for women and vulnerable sections, with significant allocations for
Assam
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $125 million loan agreement to enhance urban livability and climate resilience in Assam. The project will benefit 360,000 residents by providing continuous metered water supply and improving stormwater management systems in six district headquarters and Guwahati.
Swachhata Hi Seva
The 'Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025' campaign was launched by Union Minister Manohar Lal at the Bhalswa dumpsite in Delhi, marking a significant step towards its remediation. The initiative aims to transform the 70-acre landfill into a cleaner urban space, with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Delhi
Urban Development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article emphasizing the government's consistent efforts in transforming Indian cities into cleaner, more efficient urban spaces. He highlighted improvements in housing, metro systems, and environmental sustainability, calling Indian cities 'engines of growth.' Source: Original Link
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
Housing
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has extended the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) scheme until December 31, 2025, to provide housing assistance to urban beneficiaries, with a focus on persons with disabilities (PwDs). Although there is no formal reservation for PwDs, the scheme prioritizes their allotment. PMAY-U 2.
affordable housing
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,
Light House Projects
The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has reported on the progress of six Light House Projects (LHPs) under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U). These projects, utilizing innovative and sustainable construction technologies, aim to provide over 1,000 houses each in various states. The total project cost
Namo Bharat
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has announced the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), a high-speed transit initiative designed to connect key regional centers and reduce travel time. The trains will operate at speeds of up to 160 km/h, enhancing regional integration and generating employment opportunities.