Affordable housing

What is SWAMIH Fund?

March 30, 2023

In India, affordable housing remains a critical issue, with many projects remaining incomplete and stalled. This is where the SWAMIH Investment Fund comes into play. It is a social impact fund that was launched in 2019 by the Ministry of ..

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October 3: World Habitat Day 2022

October 3, 2022

The World Habitat Day 2022 is observed on October 3. Key facts The World Habitat Day is observed on the first Monday of October. The purpose of this initiative is to promote the fundamental right to have adequate shelter. The ..

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Extension of PMAY-Urban till 2024

August 12, 2022

On august 10, Union Cabinet extended the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) till December, 2024. This scheme was launched for the period of 2015-2022. Highlights: The scheme was launched in June 2015 with the aim of providing pucca houses to ..

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Cabinet approves Model Tenancy Act

June 2, 2021

Union Cabinet has approved “Model Tenancy Act” for circulation to all States and Union Territories for adaptation by enacting fresh legislation or amending existing rental laws as required. Highlights Approved act will help in rebuilding legal framework on rental housing ..

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World in 2030: Public Survey Report

April 4, 2021

The World in 2030: Public Survey Report was recently published by UNESCO. The report was published by the organisation based on the survey held between May 2020 and September 2020. The survey collected responses from more than 15,000 people from ..

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India-World Bank sign Agreements to provide affordable housing

June 30, 2020

On June 29, 2020, India and World Bank signed agreements worth 250 million USD to promote private sector to develop affordable housing in Tamil Nadu. Highlights The affordable housing is to be constructed in the state of Tamil Nadu. The ..

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