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CM: Over 19 Lakh Homes Built in Rajasthan Under PMAY-Gramin

JAIPUR: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced on Tuesday that over 19 lakh pucca houses have been constructed in Rajasthan under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) since its inception in 2016. The Centre had aimed to build 24.97 lakh houses in the state, with over 24.32 lakh already approved and 19.46 lakh completed to date. For this initiative, the Union government has allocated more than Rs 3,283 crore. In the last three financial years, Rs 2,771 crore has been disbursed, including the highest allocation of Rs 1,641 crore in 2025–26. The scheme aims to provide direct financial assistance to…

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RIICO Introduces 33-Year Lease with 40% Land Discount

Representative image JAIPUR: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has announced that RIICO will permit entrepreneurs to secure plots in 30 identified industrial areas at 60% of current rates, with a lease term of 33 years. This initiative is anticipated to significantly lower the costs of establishing industries. Furthermore, the payment duration under the direct allotment scheme has been extended from three to five years, allowing investors to pay in 19 quarterly installments. To facilitate industrial transactions, the transfer fee for plot sales post-production has been halved from 1% to 0.5%. Additionally, the conversion fee for weighbridge operations has been reduced…

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Rajasthan’s Township Policy Focuses on Affordable Housing, Green Growth

JAIPUR: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced the Rajasthan Township Policy 2024 The newly launched policy aims to build townships that are not just structures but ecosystems that promote green living, inclusivity, and growth. “This policy outlines Rajasthan’s urban future,” Sharma remarked in an official statement. The policy mandates that all residential townships must include parks, green zones, and public utility spaces, with 7% of land designated for parks and playgrounds and 8% allocated for community services and utilities. Additionally, rainwater harvesting and wastewater recycling systems will be mandatory for all new developments. A significant aspect of the policy is…