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
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,
Pune Metro
The Union Cabinet has approved the Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2, which includes two elevated corridors: Vanaz to Chandani Chowk (Corridor 2A) and Ramwadi to Wagholi/Vitthalwadi (Corridor 2B). Spanning 12.75 km with 13 stations, the project aims to enhance public transport in Pune, connecting key suburbs and integrating
PMAY-U 2.0
During the third meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) on June 18, 2025, 2.35 lakh houses were approved for construction under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0). This brings the total sanctioned houses under PMAY-U 2.0 to 7.10 lakh.
Urban Development
Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, met with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar to review the progress of various urban development schemes in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting focused on enhancing infrastructure, promoting inclusive growth, and expediting key projects under initiatives like AMRUT, Smart Cities
Jammu & Kashmir
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal conducted a review of the power and urban development sectors in Jammu & Kashmir, emphasizing the need for waiving water cess on hydro projects, implementing prepaid smart meters by August 2025, and enhancing local workforce skills for hydro projects. The meeting included discussions on the
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
Urban Development
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal met with Mr. Masato Kanda, President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to discuss ADB's support for India's urbanization efforts. The meeting focused on potential investments in mass transit systems, inclusive housing, and urban sanitation, aligning with the vision of '