Judgment of the National Green Tribunal, May 27, 2025 in the matter of Sumit Saini Vs Shree Ram Steel Industries & Others. Sumit Saini, resident of village Damla, District Yamuna Nagar, Haryana had sent a letter petition dated May 14, 2022 to the NGT. The application said that around 25 …
In a country where people do not have so much to spend on building materials, promoters of plastic bottles for building say that such houses made from plastic are estimated to cost just about one-third of a ‘normal’ house built with concrete and bricks. The Founder of Toahouse Company Limited, …
To achieve the goal of providing houses for all, Haryana government has notified the Affordable Plotted Housing Policy 2016 for low and medium potential towns under Deen Dayal Jan Awas Yojna. The policy will facilitate creation of additional affordable housing stock in the low and medium potential towns of the …
The government will soon come out with a policy with regard to environmental safeguards for building and construction projects, government told the Lok Sabha today. Environment and Forests Minister Prakash Javadekar also indicated that the area limit for exemption from environmental approval could be increased from the present 20,000 square …
If you go by NDMC's smart city concept note, its goal is to achieve WHO's air quality standard of 10 micrograms per cubic metre for PM 2.5 by 2025. It also aims to reduce per capita automobile count to 0.1 and clear all slums by that year. However, it's not …
CSE said there is a shortfall of at least 18.6 million dwelling units in the country There is a shortfall of at least 18.6 million dwelling units in urban areas and 95% of this is in economically weaker section (EWS) and low income groups (LIG) segments, Centre for Science and …
There is more cheer for those looking to buy affordable homes near the city. The Maharashtra government, on Wednesday, gave its in-principle approval to construct over 1 lakh dwelling units in the State under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY). The State’s decision comes close on the heels of the …
Builders Pay No Tax For 300 Sq Ft Flats In Metros, 600 Sq Ft In Non-Metros It's a mixed bag for the real estate sector. The biggest bonanza is for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS), which are now exempt from paying the 17% dividend distribution tax (DDT) when they hand …
Affordable housing The Indian government cited that it would reduce carbon emissions relative to its GDP by 33% to 35% from 2005 levels by 2030. Some of the key expectations from Budget 2016 is that Government would support renewable energy in the country, enhancing the Make In India movement to …
To achieve the goal of houses for all and curtail the menace of mushrooming of unauthorised colonies, the government today approved the Deen Dayal Jan Awas Yojana, and revised the area norms of licensed colonies of medium and low-potential zones. It also approved the Policy for Innovative Financing of the …
The Union Cabinet is yet to clear the proposal of building three crore houses for the rural poor.The Union Cabinet is yet to clear the proposal of building three crore houses for the rural poor. Launching the 'Housing for All' scheme last June, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said a …
Mumbai: State revenue and forest minister Sudhir Mungantiwar said the government would draw up a comprehensive plan for the rehabilitation of slum dwellers on forest land. A day after the devastating fire at Damu Nagar that burnt over 2,000 huts to cinders, Mungantiwar said the delay in rehabilitating those eligible …
Industry experts say this will facilitate clear titles, transparency and delivery Even though there is very little progress on creating affordable housing, the sector is likely to witness a new generation of serious developers who will give priority to clear titles, transparency and delivery, industry experts believe. Paranjape Schemes chairman …
The government must step in to ensure that housing facilities are affordable and inclusive in proposed smart cities and these modern urban hubs should have a plan for vertical expansion in future, says a report. The success of the Modi government’s ‘smart cities’ project will depend on better planning and …
As the deadline for collecting public opinion and suggestions on the Smart City Project approaches, Coimbatore Corporation is looking for ways to reach as many people as possible. On Friday, it sent out vans to strategic locations where people would be able to drop in their suggestions into ballot boxes. …
To achieve its target of providing 11 lakh affordable homes, the Maharashtra government may consider utilising non-development zones for this purpose, state Housing Minister Prakash Mehta said. The government has set an ambitious target of constructing 11 lakh affordable houses in Mumbai and its metropolitan area and seven lakh outside. …
The government has identified 305 cities and towns across nine states for implementation of its ambitious ‘Housing for All’ scheme. As many as 305 cities and towns have been identified in nine states for beginning of construction of houses for the urban poor under the scheme, said a senior housing …
BHUBANESWAR:In a bid to provide affordable housing for economically weaker section of society in urban areas, the State Government has decided to set up a Mission to streamline and expedite implementation of different housing projects. The Housing and Urban Development Department on Monday made a presentation before Chief Minister Naveen …
लंबे अरसे से लैंड बिल पास कराने के लिए जद्दोजहद कर रही केंद्र सरकार ने आखिरकार विपक्ष के 6 बदलावों को मान लिया है । नतीजतन, अब यह बिल कुछ प्रावधानों को छोड़कर यूपीए के लैंड बिल जैसा ही है। दरअसल, भूमि अधिग्रहण के दायरे में आने वाले लोगों की …
The Directorate of Urban Local Bodies, Haryana, has served a time-bound notice on all municipal councils to stake claim to the smart city status. The civic bodies have been asked to submit details within a week. Out of 100 such cities across the country, the Government of India has chosen …
The Union Cabinet approved on Wednesday the launch of the “Housing for All by 2022” programme for the rehabilitation of slum-dwellers and promotion of affordable housing for the urban poor. The target is to provide nearly 20 million houses over seven years. The programme is a key promise in the …
