Pradhan Mantri Awas yojana

New PMAY-U 2.0 guidelines offer a 4% interest subsidy on housing loans up to Rs 8 lakh for urban poor and middle-class families. Aiming to support one crore families by 2029, the scheme also includes provisions for women-led ownership and affordable rental housing, enhancing urban living standards and access to homes.

Government housing schemes in India are vital for first-time homebuyers facing high property prices and limited affordable options. Programs like PMAY-U 2.0 for urban areas and PMAY-G for rural regions, alongside state-level initiatives like MHADA and DDA, offer structured pathways to homeownership.

Odisha leads the nation in completing houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas yojana-Urban (PMAY-U 2.0), consistently securing the top spot since March 2025. The state has achieved significant progress, with 2,008 houses completed and many more underway. This success is credited to strong coordination and swift execution, with officials aiming to finish remaining projects ahead of schedule.

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Banks are urging the government to redefine affordable housing by updating property value and size thresholds to account for inflation and rising interest costs. Current limits, set years ago, no longer reflect the market realities, impacting the accessibility of homeownership for many.

Move Aims To Improve Access, Transparency & Efficiency In Civic Administration

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has ordered officials to ensure all rural solar lights are functional and to install CCTV cameras in every Panchayat Bhawan. He also stressed accelerating the Patna Metro project, completing crematoriums at traditional sites, and improving urban infrastructure, including sanitation, water supply, and housing delivery. Solid waste management and sewage treatment plant operations were also highlighted.

In a surprising turn of events, two officials from Sikandra in the Jamui district found themselves in hot water as the Special Vigilance Unit swooped in and arrested them for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs 50,000.

The 2026 election results in Bengal are a watershed moment that goes beyond simply altering the ruling party; it highlights the disintegration of a longstanding political regime. The BJP's sweeping triumph, driven by issues of illegal crossings and adjustments to voter lists, reflects a rising call for firmer governance.

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