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Minister: Over 250 Projects Finished in Kanpur in 9 Years

Representative AI image KANPUR: The Minister for Higher Education and in charge of Kanpur Nagar district, Yogendra Upadhyaya, announced on Wednesday that since 2017, approximately 252 development projects have been completed in the district, totaling an investment of around ₹1,503.89 crore. He highlighted that various sectors, including housing, sanitation, healthcare, education, and social security, have seen significant improvements. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, numerous homes have been built, while the Swachh Bharat Mission has enhanced sanitation by constructing millions of toilets. Discussing infrastructure advancements, the minister remarked that projects like the Kanpur Metro, Ring Road, thermal power developments, and…

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Lucknow LDA Approves ₹5,148 Crore for Affordable Housing

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has approved a budget of ₹5,148 crore for the fiscal year 2026-27, with a key focus on affordable housing, new townships, and enhancing basic infrastructure. This decision was made during the authority’s 187th board meeting, presided over by divisional commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant. As part of this initiative, ₹200 crore has been allocated for the construction of 848 flats in Sharda Nagar Extension, featuring four 12-story towers with one- and two-bedroom units, and essential amenities such as water supply, electricity, parking, lifts, parks, and recreational areas. Officials indicated that this initiative is in response…

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Vadodara: Man dupes 16 in ₹40 Lakh PMAY flat scam

VADODARA: The Gorwa police have initiated a cheating case against a man accused of defrauding 16 individuals by promising them flats under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Vadodara. The suspect, identified as Harish Chauhan, hailing from Akota, is currently on the run. According to a complaint lodged by Varsha Pathak, a resident of Samta Road, she and her husband approached Chauhan in January 2025 while seeking to purchase a flat. Chauhan allegedly claimed to be an agent for the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) and promised them a house in Subhanpura under PMAY. When Pathak requested to view the…

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Jammu & Kashmir meets 97% PMAY-G target, builds 3.23 lakh homes

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir has successfully completed over 300,000 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, reaching 97% of its target, as reported by officials on Sunday. Mohammad Aijaz Asad, Secretary of the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department, has urged officials to expedite construction for the remaining 11,340 houses under the scheme. In a meeting focused on reviewing the progress of PMAY-G in the Union Territory, he noted that the current phase of the initiative is nearing its conclusion, and all sanctioned projects must be finished without delay before the new phase commences. According to the meeting, 323,299 houses…

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PMAY-U 2.0 Extended to Sept 2026; Aims for 1 Crore Urban Homes

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Central Government has extended the deadline for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U) until September 30, 2026, to support the completion of ongoing housing projects and the release of necessary funds, as stated by Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokhan Sahu, in a written response to the Lok Sabha. Initiated on June 25, 2015, PMAY-U aims to ensure eligible urban households across India have access to durable housing with essential civic amenities. Learning from the previous implementation of the scheme, the government has launched PMAY-U 2.0, effective September 1, 2024. This…

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Online Booking for 518 EWS Flats in Nagpur Begins Feb 24

NAGPUR: Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has announced a new initiative aimed at supporting the economically weaker section (EWS) of the city by launching online applications for 518 affordable housing flats under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0. On Sunday, Mayor Neeta Thakre and Municipal Commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari revealed that registrations will commence at 3 PM on February 24 and will close at midnight on March 31. Allotments will be conducted through a computerized online lottery system. The initiative will include 518 flats consisting of 210 one-bedroom-hall-kitchen (1 BHK) and 308 two-bedroom-hall-kitchen (2 BHK) units, situated at Mouza Nari in…

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Illegal PG in Ahmedabad’s Science City LIG Housing Sealed

AHMEDABAD: On Tuesday evening, authorities took action to close an illegal paying guest facility operating within the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC’s) LIG residential scheme in the Science City area, specifically the Gota ward. The Everest Enclave project, part of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, consists of six blocks and 336 houses. Based on complaints, the AMC’s vigilance team (estate/TDO) executed a surprise raid, discovering that House No. 305 in Block 2 and House No. 105 in Block 5 were being rented out as paying guest accommodations. The inspection revealed that House No. 105 was functioning as a PG facility, while…

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PMAY Houses in Bihar for 1.04 Crore: Rural Minister

PATNA: On Tuesday, Rural Development Department (RDD) Minister Shrawan Kumar presented to the state assembly that the construction of pucca houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is slated for 1.04 crore families identified through a survey, pending approval from the Centre. “The list of the 1.04 crore families eligible for pucca houses under PMAY has been sent to the Centre, and we are currently awaiting their clearance,” Kumar stated, noting that 20 lakh families have already applied online for housing under PMAY. Kumar responded to the government’s appeal for a grant of Rs 23,701.17 crore for the RDD…

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Puducherry Launches Housing Subsidy for Poor: CM

PUDUCHERRY: Chief Minister N Rangasamy has announced that his government is rolling out a housing subsidy scheme aimed at providing solid homes for the underprivileged by replacing makeshift huts. During a function in Tirukanchi village on Thursday, where he distributed increased pensions to the elderly, destitute women, and marginalized citizens, he stated, “The integrated housing scheme, which combines subsidies from our territorial government with the Centre’s Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, has been initiated to support the poor in transitioning from huts to concrete houses.” Rangasamy expressed confidence that the Union Territory would become “hut-free” by swiftly implementing this housing scheme.…