Ahmedabad, July 17 (IANS) Ahmedabad has secured approval for six urban infrastructure projects worth Rs 2,719.80 crore under the Central government’s ‘Urban Challenge Fund’, with the investment set to modernise the city’s ageing sewerage network, introduce intelligent water management systems and integrate public transport services through a common digital platform. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has approved the projects under the Urban Challenge Fund, a scheme launched by Prime Mini…
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New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, on Sunday emphasised the need to adopt eco-friendly and sustainable construction practices, promote modern and emerging technologies, strengthen capacity building and accelerate digital transformation in public infrastructure development. Speaking at Central Public Works Department’s (CPWD) 172nd Annual Day celebration at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Manohar Lal appreciated CPWD’s contribution to nation-building a…
Ahmedabad, July 2 (IANS) Ahmedabad has taken a further step towards strengthening its urban transport planning with a two-day capacity-building workshop on active mobility, bringing together government agencies, urban planning experts, researchers and students as part of preparations for the proposed 2030 Commonwealth Games and 2036 Olympic Games. The workshop, organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Thursday in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHU…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The government on Thursday said that 1,987 ongoing infrastructure projects, with a total revised cost of Rs 42.50 lakh crore, are being monitored across 17 Central Ministries and Departments (as of May).The transport and logistics sector accounts for the highest number of ongoing projects (1,476), with revised estimates of Rs 23.50 lakh crore, underscoring the priority to connectivity-driven infrastructure growth.The cumulative expenditure incurred on these projects sta…
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…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Moving swiftly, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) on Saturday put up a public notice at the Jaipur Polo Ground, near the Delhi Race Club, declaring the over 15-acre land parcel as government land. The MoHUA notice, which came a day after a favourable judicial decision, comes with a warning against unauthorised occupation.The re-possession of the Polo Ground development comes amid an ongoing dispute between the Union government and the Indian Polo Associa…
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…