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October 2: World Habitat Day
The World Habitat Day was observed all over the world on 2 October 2017. The purpose of day is to reflect on state of cities and towns and basic human right to adequate shelter. It also aims to remind world ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Government orders review of FSI/FAR norms in mega cities
The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MHUA) has ordered review of Floor Space Index (FSI) and Floor Area Ratio (FAR) norms in mega cities of country. FSI/FSA FSI is ratio of building’s total floor area to size of piece ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Government approves first housing project on private land under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has approved construction of 30,000 affordable houses in Maharashtra’s Sholapur district for the urban poor on private land under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban). It was approved by an Inter-ministerial Central Sanctioning ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2017
NHB to disburse Rs 4,000 cr under Rural Housing Fund
The National Housing Bank (NHB) is targeting disbursal of Rs 4,000 crore for rural housing during the fiscal 2013, a growth of 33 % over fiscal 2012. The enhancement in the amount will encourage the provision of housing finance to ..