Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY): News
Budget 2024: Sitharaman allocates ₹10 lakh crore for urban housing
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced plans to facilitate the development of three crore rural and urban houses over five years under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).
PM Modi's new Cabinet greenlights construction of 3 crore houses
In its inaugural meeting, the newly formed National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved plans for the construction of three crore additional rural and urban houses.
Sandeshkhali woman withdraws case against TMC men, alleges BJP coercion
One of the three women from Sandeshkhali, whose rape complaints against the Trinamool Congress's leaders had stirred unrest in the area of North Parganas district, West Bengal has withdrawn her allegations, The Times of India reported.
Showed 'red card' to obstacles in development of northeast: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a major boost to the Non-Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Meghalaya on Sunday by praising it for implementing development projects.
Journalists booked for report on elderly reaching hospital on cart
Madhya Pradesh police has booked three journalists after they reported how a man was forced to take his elderly father to the hospital on a handcart for 5 kilometers after allegedly getting no ambulance in Bhind district.
DDA's 2021 housing scheme launched; over 1,350 flats on sale
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has on Saturday launched its new housing scheme for 2021, under which over 1,350 flats are on sale.
PM Modi's letters to poor has troubled Opposition. But why?
To celebrate the 100-day mark of Ayushman Bharat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious health insurance scheme, hundreds of poor have received letters signed by him, a move which has rattled the Opposition.
#FinancialBytes: Important financial deadlines to watch out for in 2019
Staying on top of key financial deadlines is essential to avoid penalties and have an organized financial life.
BJP leader wants Ram Lalla's house under PMAY scheme
Hari Narayan Rajbhar, BJP MP from Ghosi, Uttar Pradesh, wants a house for Lord Ram under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana as the deity is living in a tent in the disputed land in Ayodhya.
Housing for urban poor by 2020, promises Jharkhand Chief Minister
The Jharkhand government is making efforts to provide accommodation to all homeless in the urban areas by 2020, Chief Minister Raghubar Das has said yesterday.
#FinancialBytes: Important financial deadlines to watch out for in 2019
Staying on top of key financial deadlines is essential to avoid penalties and have an organized financial life.
Used 'bitter medicine' of demonetization to 'treat' corruption, says Modi
PM Narendra Modi today said he used the "bitter medicine" of demonetization to bring back money into banking system and to give "proper treatment to deep-rooted corruption system" in the country.
Maharashtra: PM to give house keys to 40,000 PMAY beneficiaries
Fulfilling promises of his scheme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today hand over keys of houses to some beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and interact with them in Maharashtra's popular temple town of Shirdi, an official said.
Dream of every family owning a house by 2022: Modi
PM Narendra Modi today said he dreams of every family having a home of its own by 2022 when the nation will celebrate 75 years of independence.
CIDCO announces lottery for 14,838 affordable apartments in Navi Mumbai
The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), a state planning agency, today announced a lottery for 14,838 affordable apartments in the Navi Mumbai area.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana: Process to get home loan subsidy
The Indian government launched Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in 2015 with the aim of providing affordable housing for all by 2022.
Modi launches projects worth Rs. 60,000cr in UP
PM Narendra Modi will today mark the start of projects worth Rs. 60,000cr in UP, a state that sends 80 MPs to the parliament.
'Standard-of-living' has improved since BJP came to power: Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath claimed that the standard of living of the people had improved since the BJP came to power in the state last year.
PM to unveil several development projects in poll-bound MP today
PM Narendra Modi will arrive in Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal today on a one-day visit, during which he will launch several development projects.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana: Process to get home loan subsidy
The Indian government launched Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in 2015 with the aim of providing affordable housing for all by 2022.
Modi to launch number of projects in poll-bound MP tomorrow
PM Narendra Modi will arrive in Bhopal on Saturday on a one-day visit during which he will dedicate the Mohanpura Irrigation Project (worth Rs. 3,866cr) in Rajgarh district to people off the state.
Govt working to free housing-sector of corruption, middlemen: PM Modi
The Center has been working to free the housing sector of corruption and middlemen to ensure people get their own houses without hassle, PM Narendra Modi said.
Ujjwala Yojana leading to better health of Indian women: PM
PM Narendra Modi on Monday said ten crore LPG connections, including four crore free connections to poor women, were given in last four years, compared to 13 crore connections in six decades since Independence.
Manipur's Karang is India's first cashless island
PM Narendra Modi handed out awards to bureaucrats yesterday for efficient implementation of select government programs, including Digital India.
Turning India cashless: PM Modi to honor bureaucrats promoting digital-payments
Prime Minister Narendra Modi would award select bureaucrats from across the country for promoting the central government's key programmes, including promotion of digital payments, on the occasion of Civil Services Day in April, according to an official statement issued today.
New GST rate on house purchases for CLSS eligible buyers
The GST rate on buying houses has been reduced to 8% from the existing 12% for house purchases made under the credit-linked subsidy scheme (CLSS) under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) Urban.
PM Modi: UPA government responsible for banking sector crisis
PM Narendra Modi slammed the UPA government and big industry for the banking sector crisis. He asked "When some in the government pressured banks to give loans to a select few industrialists, where were organizations like FICCI then?"
What will Modi do on his two-day visit to Varanasi?
In his first visit to Varanasi since BJP's landslide victory in the UP Assembly elections, PM Modi has a string of inaugurations and visits lined up. Varanasi is his LS constituency; he calls it his "second home."
2019 elections: Eyes on the prize, NDA boosts social-sector spending
Keen on fulfilling development goals ahead of the 2019 General elections, the NDA government has hiked social sector spending in areas including housing, health and infrastructure over the next two financial years.
Ludhiana government website publishes details of 20,000 Aadhaar holders
On one hand, activists are fighting the Centre over its mandatory Aadhaar rules citing privacy concerns; on the other, ironically, government authorities just keep making their case stronger.
Thane police arrests woman for trying to sell 5-year-old girl
The anti-human trafficking cell of Thane police arrested Shobha Gaikwad for trying to sell a five-year-old girl for Rs. 20,000 at Bhiwandi.
Own your Delhi home as DDA's housing scheme launched
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) launched its much-awaited housing scheme linked with Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) yesterday.
1.7cr Indian households sleep and cook in one room: Study
A study on Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) by the housing ministry has revealed that a staggering 1.7 crore of Indian households do not have separate kitchens.
PM Modi's New Year's Eve address evokes mixed reactions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's much-awaited New Year's Eve address to the nation evoked mixed reactions.
What all made news in Mumbai?
Western Railways have proposed a hike in fares in suburban railways to a maximum of 47% to recover the operational costs.