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The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a flagship initiative of the Indian government, aimed at providing affordable housing for all by 2022. Under this scheme, financial assistance is extended to eligible beneficiaries to construct their own homes. However, in Bihar, the implementation has faced significant challenges, leading to a massive waiting list that has…

The Bombay High Court’s recent ruling against the bundling of road tenders has stirred up quite the debate in Maharashtra’s construction sector. This decision, stemming from concerns about fairness in the tendering process, has significant implications for road construction projects across the state. Here’s a detailed look at what’s happening, why it’s important, and what…

On the occasion of Hariyali Teej, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the launch of the ‘Har Ghar-Har Grihini Yojana’ in Jind. This scheme is set to provide significant relief to about 50 lakh Antyodaya families by offering domestic gas cylinders at a subsidized rate of Rs 500. This initiative is part of a…

Odisha’s Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, announced a landmark initiative on August 9, 2024, to provide financial assistance to the families of freedom fighters in the state. Under the newly introduced ‘Kutumba Yojana,’ these families will be granted a pension as a token of gratitude for the sacrifices made during India’s struggle for independence. This…

The Samruddha Krushak Yojana, a significant agricultural initiative in Odisha, was the focal point of an intensive discussion led by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo on Friday. Held at the Lok Seva Bhavan’s conference hall, the meeting brought together senior officials to strategize the scheme’s implementation and ensure its success for the benefit of…

The Union Cabinet of India, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation and implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) from the fiscal year 2024-25 to 2028-29. This decision aims to provide substantial financial assistance for constructing two crore additional houses, with the assistance of Rs. 1.20 lakh…

The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) announced on August 6, 2024, the launch of the initiative “Million Designers, Billion Dreams.” This groundbreaking program is a collaborative effort between DAY-NRLM and LEAP (Leadership, Education, Action, Partnership), an organization that emerged from the multidisciplinary work developed in India by the Design Laboratory at Harvard T.H….