New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh received a major housing boost under PMAY-U 2.0 on Saturday as more than 42,000 eligible beneficiaries were sanctioned houses with government assistance worth Rs 1,050 crore, while another 38,000 families entered their newly built homes across the state.The initiative was launched during a major programme held at Sanwer in Indore district, benefiting over 80,000 families through fresh sanctions and Grih Pravesh ceremonies.Union Housing and Urban Affairs M…
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New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) South Korea’s Interior and Safety Minister Yun Hojung, along with members of the Korean delegation, called on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday. They also visited the Parliament House.”A Delegation led by Yun Hojung, Minister of the Interior and Safety of South Korea, called on Lok Sabha Speaker Birla at Parliament House today,” the Lok Sabha Secretariat wrote on social media platform X.“Pleased to welcome Yun Hojung, Minister of the Interior and Safety of South Ko…
Bhopal, June 19 (IANS) In a major push towards housing for all and infrastructure development, more than 38,000 families will receive keys to their new permanent homes, marking a significant milestone in providing dignified housing to urban families across the state. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal will jointly distribute housing approvals and perform the bhoomi pujan of an ambitious road project on Saturday, June 20, at Save…
Bhopal/Ujjain, Jun 19 (IANS) With more than 40 crore devotees anticipated to visit Ujjain during the Simhastha Mahaparv-2028, the Madhya Pradesh government is gearing up on a war footing to ensure world-class arrangements. Development works worth more than Rs 25,000 crore are progressing across multiple districts as part of Simhastha preparations.Key infrastructure projects include the Rs 919 crore Kanh Closed Duct Diversion to prevent polluted water from entering the river, new and upgraded gha…
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Bharat Buildcon 2026 — One Nation, One Expo, an exhibition for the building materials and construction industry, was inaugurated at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre here, and the event drew over 25,000 visitors on the opening day, an official statement said on Thursday.The exhibition drew architects, builders, developers, contractors, manufacturers, traders, policymakers, industry associations and international buyers from different parts of India and abroad, providin…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum concluded on Friday at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan here with the adoption of the ministerial declaration on inclusive, resilient and people-centred urban development. The declaration highlights key priorities shared by member nations and emphasises the importance of creating inclusive, sustainable, resilient and liveable cities that ensure equitable access to urban services, particularly for marginalised groups, according to an official statem…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum under India’s 2026 Chairship commenced on Thursday at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan in the national capital.Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal formally inaugurated the two-day event, which has brought together ministers, senior officials and urban experts from BRICS nations and partner countries.Hosted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the Forum includes participants from Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, India, China…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu said on Tuesday that a cleaner, rejuvenated Yamuna remains a top priority, and the government is firmly committed to delivering visible, sustainable results on the ground. Sharing key takeaways of a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Yamuna rejuvenation on Monday, Sandhu highlighted the push to convert the city’s dairy waste into gas and manure.In a post on X, Sandhu said, “Attended a meeting to review the rejuve…
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal on Tuesday reviewed power sector related matters of Haryana and the state committed to begin smart metering works on ground from August 31, 2026.The minister emphasised the need for phased rollout of prepaid smart metering, beginning with government consumers and employees, followed by high-end consumers with load more than 10kW, with appropriate incentive mechanisms for voluntary conversion, the state…
Chandigarh, 1 June (IANS) Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal on Monday called upon officers of the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Haryana to translate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a clean and developed India into tangible outcomes on the ground. He directed the ULBs to implement projects under Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 in mission mode and to develop cities that set benchmarks in cleanliness, urban management, and quality of life.“The cities must emerge as mode…