Order of the High Court of Gujarat in the matter of Samsuddin Jainulabiddin Shaikh & Others Vs The State of Gujarat & Others dated 06/05/2025. A petition was filed by 58 people who are residing near Chandola lake, Ahmedabad. The petitioners have constructed hutments along the periphery of Chandola lake. …
Though the realty sector may be passing through recession, yet the Hooda government’s new ‘Affordable Housing Policy-2013’ has brought cheer to the builders. In fact, the builder-friendly housing policy has evoked tremendous response among the builders with 90 realty firms evincing interest in the policy. As expected, 52 builders have …
The Supreme Court has sought the response of the Centre and states to a PIL pleading for provision of residential accommodation to all homeless families living in public places such as footpaths, flyovers, bridges and railway lines as every citizen has the fundamental right to have a roof over his …
The disparity in living conditions in the capital was starkly revealed by the data released in the Delhi Statistical Handbook 2013. According to the handbook, over 30 per cent of Delhi’s population lives in one-room dwellings, while three per cent resides in more five-room accommodations. As per the report, 32.2 …
Pre-fabricated house structures will be put in place at 19 locations in Uttarakhand before October 30 to rehabilitate those displaced in the catastrophic June flash floods, Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna has said. “We have identified 19 locations in the State where pre-fabricated structures will be put in place to rehabilitate …
Mumbai witnessed the launch of nearly 18,000 housing units between January and June, an increase of 30% compared to the same period in 2012, said a quarterly report by global property consultants Cushman and Wakefield. Thirty per cent of the new launches were in Andheri, Bandra, Malad and Goregaon followed …
Green New Deal campaign group says £50bn should be spent on technology, cheap housing and insulating homes Campaigners have warned that Britain is hurtling towards a new economic crisis, and call for a £50bn "Green New Deal" to create more sustainable growth and better-paid jobs and equip the country for …
UP Housing and Development Board has decided to make installation of sewer treatment plant and water-recycling project mandatory in all future housing projects on and above 2 acre land. The recycled water may be used for multiple purposes like irrigation of parks, watering garden plants, toilet systems, cleaning of vehicles, …
A National Housing Policy has been drafted by construction sector experts to strengthen the Janasevana National Housing Initiative, combining decades of expertise in the provision of housing. The National Housing Policy will be officially presented to Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa who will in turn …
The Union Ministry for Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation has committed financial assistance of Rs 2130.91 crore for 40 housing and infrastructure projects to Goa, the State Member of Parliament Shantaram Naik was informed by the Union Minister. The total cost of the project was around Rs 2853.72 crore. In …
Delhi’s Human Development Report 2013 finds migrants to be better educated than before, more satisfied with their jobs Migration to Delhi is falling, and the average migrant is better-off and better educated than before, Delhi’s Human Development Report 2013 has revealed. Closely tied to this is the changed nature of …
The Delhi Human Development Report, 2013, has been structured around the theme ‘Improving Lives, Promoting Inclusion’. This theme encompasses all the fundamental concerns of human development, that is, improving people’s capabilities; augmenting the choices available to them; assuring the progress of all segments of society in terms of income, education …
Jaipur: Major loopholes have been observed by the CAG in implementation of the Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme (IHSDP) by the Rajasthan government. The state could utilize only 22% of the funds of the programme resulting in construction of only 13% of the targeted houses. The CAG’s audit of …
JAIPUR: Major loopholes have been observed by the CAG in implementation of the Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme (IHSDP) by the Rajasthan government. The state could utilize only 22% of the funds of the programme resulting in construction of only 13% of the targeted houses. The CAG's audit of …
The World Bank has signed an agreement with the Indian government to provide a USD 100 million loan to help low-income families secure housing loans. "The Loan and Project Agreements for World Bank (IDA) assistance of USD 100 million for low-income housing finance project were signed between Government of India/National …
Adarsh Co-operative Housing Society has filed a special leave petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court requesting transfer of its plea against a demolition order passed by the Union environment ministry to the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The SLP will be heard on August 19. The Bombay HC, a few months …
City and Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco) led by bureaucrat Sanjay Bhatia had drafted a strategy to pacify agitated project-affected persons (PAPs) in Navi Mumbai. “We have learnt lessons from the strife over land acquisition for the Navi Mumbai airport project. Now, we have drafted a 26-point action plan so that …
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved "Ashrayan-II" project with a view to alleviating poverty through providing residential facilities and creating employment for landless distressed people. The approval came at its meeting held at the NEC conference room in city's Shere-e- Bangla Nagar with Prime Minister …
Residents of around 159 unauthorized colonies, situated on forest land and the ridge area in south Delhi, will now be able to enjoy access to basic facilities in their areas. In view of forthcoming assembly elections, the Urban Development (UD) Department, Delhi government, has found a way to carry developmental …
The government has made a comprehensive planning for the fiscal year 2013-14 to provide basic necessities of life to check the increasing pressure on the existing deteriorating infrastructure. In this regard, the government has allocated Rs 12 billion to achieve national goals relating to urban development. During the year, focus …
The World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday agreed to provide $ 400 million for reconstruction and rehabilitation in the disaster-hit areas in Uttarakhand. In a meeting presided by Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Subhash Kumar, it was decided that the money would be spent in works in sectors …
