Articles for Governance

CII in pact with Bengal govt to build four smart cities

As per the agreement, CII will work with the state's urban development department and other stakeholders in developing the vision, setting goals and charting strategies for four urban locations in West Bengal

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Maha govt may use non-development zones for affordable homes

The government has set an ambitious target of constructing 11 lakh affordable houses in Mumbai and seven lakh outside its metropolitan area

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India ranks 130 in ease of doing biz report; jumps 12 spots

In 2004, it took 127 days to start a business in India and in 2005, this has been reduced to 29 days, according to the World Bank's annual report 'Doing Business 2016'

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Notifications to fast track urban construction approvals soon

Aiming to ensure time-bound, hassle-free clearances, the government has decided to come out with the necessary notifications by the end of next month for streamlining approvals for urban construction projects

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Over 26k houses to be built in Chhattisgarh under first PMAY approval

Under the scheme, the Chhattisgarh government would develop 26,908 houses with an expenditure of about Rs 1,900 crore while the Centre would allocate an aid of Rs 190 crore

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Development project plans approved for 8 HRIDAY cities

Comprehensive action plans under Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) for eight missions cities have been approved at a total cost of Rs 431 crore

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HUPA working to fast track approvals for housing projects: Naidu

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation is working with other ministries to create a mechanism for fast tracking approvals to housing projects, says the Urban Development Minister

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HUPA working to fast track approvals for housing projects: Naidu

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation is working with other ministries to create a mechanism for fast tracking approvals to housing projects, says the Urban Development Minister

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