Cities should get chance to plan their growth: PM

Last Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2015, 15:05

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said private property developers should not decide how a city should grow and the decision should be taken by residents and the city leadership, as he unveiled three mega flagship urban schemes aimed at developing cities as engines of growth.

PM to launch 3 mega urban project on Jun 25

Last Updated: Thursday, June 18, 2015, 23:55

The NDA government is all set to launch three mega urban projects worth Rs 4 lakh crores, which would be unveiled with much fanfare by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.

Cabinet approves low-cost housing scheme with interest subvention

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 11:14

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved low-cost housing scheme aiming to provide houses for all by 2022.

PM Modi assesses preparations of 'Housing For All' project

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 19:26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for a holistic approach towards meeting the target of "Housing for All", a priority project of his government.

Draft plans for smart cities, urban renewal on the anvil

Last Updated: Saturday, June 6, 2015, 14:47

The government has proposed to spend around Rs 1 lakh crore on the two schemes over the next five years.

V-Mart Retail to open stores in West Bengal

Last Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2015, 10:54

"We are mainly fashion retailers, although there are about some 34 stores which also sell FMCG items. We have decided not include an FMCG items in upcoming stores", he said.

Smart City project & key schemes set for launch next month

Last Updated: Friday, May 29, 2015, 16:33

Union Urban Development Ministry's flagship programmes - Smart City project, Atal Mission for Urban Renewal and Transformation (AMRUT) and Housing For All - are planned for launch next month.

RBI asks banks to submit progress report on NULM

Last Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2015, 21:48

The Reserve Bank on Thursday asked banks to submit progress on the work done under the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) on a quarterly basis.

ADB to give $300 mn loan to improve urban healthcare service

Last Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2015, 18:55

"The ADB has approved a USD 300 million loan to support India's NUHM ," an ADB statement said.

100 smart cities project will be launched any day: Naidu

Last Updated: Sunday, May 24, 2015, 23:44

Contours have been worked out for the 100 smart cities project and the flagship programme will be launched any day, Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said Sunday.

NBCC board okays 10% stake sale via FPO; may raise Rs 900 cr

Last Updated: Sunday, May 24, 2015, 12:15

The stake sale would be subject to the approval of the Government of India, which holds 90 per cent equity in the National Buildings Construction Corporation.

Centre's guidelines awaited for Smart City project

Last Updated: Friday, May 22, 2015, 11:47

Till now, no city has been included in the smart cities scheme. We have to first shortlist cities for the scheme in the first phase. They will then need to compete with other cities to get selected.