Two-day state consultation to finalise Smart City launch

Last Updated: Thursday, January 29, 2015, 16:16

To take states and other stakeholders on board for the ambitious initiative to build smart cities, Urban Development Ministry is holding a two-day conclave that will delve into issues like innovative policy and financing tools needed for the programme.

Framework for 100 smart cities to be ready by Feb 28: Aggarwal

Last Updated: Thursday, January 29, 2015, 16:14

The framework for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious project of developing 100 smart cities will be finalised by next month-end, Union Urban Development Secretary Shankar Aggarwal on Thursday said.

Venkaiah Naidu pushes for PPP model to construct smart cities

Last Updated: Monday, January 12, 2015, 17:50

Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said here Monday that the union government is not in a position to make all investments for smart cities and hence the public-private partnership (PPP) route would be necessary.

Smart Cities should be in tune with 21st century: PM

Last Updated: Monday, December 29, 2014, 17:21

The 'Smart Cities', proposed to be created across the country, should be hubs of economic activity in tune with the 21st century and planning should visualize "urban-dependent" population in addition to the urban populace, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday.

'Bring real estate bill to Parliament for passage soon'

Last Updated: Thursday, December 18, 2014, 22:50

To provide relief to consumers in an "unregulated" real estate sector, a parliamentary panel has asked the Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (HUPA) Ministry to urgently bring the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2013 to Parliament for its passage.

Parl panel recommends "vertical growth" in cities like Delhi

Last Updated: Thursday, December 18, 2014, 22:30

The panel recommended for vertical development in Delhi and other cities because there is scarcity of land.

Govt plans to roll out wifi in top 25 cities by June 2015

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 16, 2014, 13:39

The project is part of Digital India programme under which the government aims to cover cities with population of over 1 million and tourist destinations with wifi services by December 2015.

Urban Development Min seeks suggestion on panel to look into Metro fares

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 18:45

The Urban Development Ministry has asked the Law Ministry to suggest names of high court judges to head a panel which will look into the issue of revision of Delhi Metro fares.

France offers expertise in urban development to India

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 23:16

Keen on cooperation in the field of urban development, France on Thursday offered its expertise in the sector to India with special focus on waste management.

HUDCO raises Rs 2,010 cr via tax-free bonds issue so far

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 18:35

The issue, which was launched on December 2 and closes on January 10, has been subscribed over four times from the basic size of Rs 500 crore and 82 percent of the total shelf-limit of Rs 2,439 crore.

HUDCO plans to raise Rs 2,439 crore via tax-free bonds

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 16:14

State-owned Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) plans to raise Rs 2,439 crore from an issue of tax-free bonds starting on December 2, its second tranche of such securities in this financial year.