The Smart Cities Mission is a plan by the Indian government to improve the quality of life in cities and towns across the country. According to data from 2011, about one-third of India’s population … READ FULL STORY
In the past decade, the government has launched several initiatives to transform cities into smart cities by integrating technology, infrastructure and services to enhance urban living. These initiatives were part of the Smart Cities … READ FULL STORY
The government’s National Smart Cities Mission is an urban redevelopment and retrofitting initiative to develop citizen-friendly and sustainable smart cities throughout the nation. To kick off the Smart Cities Mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi … READ FULL STORY
The real estate sector, which witnessed decades of traditional approaches, will now be revolutionised by ‘disruptors’ that have initiated a new wind of demand in the sector, says a report titled ‘Real Estate – … READ FULL STORY
The Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry’s budgetary provisions were pegged at Rs 48,000 crores in the Union Budget 2019-20, a hike of nearly 12% from 2018-19. The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), an ambitious … READ FULL STORY
The housing and urban affairs ministry will review the smart city tag for New Town Kolkata, union minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said, amid reports that the city’s authorities have not implemented any project … READ FULL STORY
With maximum increase in allocation to the Smart Cities Mission, the Housing and Urban Affairs (HUA) ministry’s budgetary provisions have been pegged at over Rs 41,765 crores for the next fiscal, a hike of … READ FULL STORY
Real estate development can be stable in the long term, only if it is complemented with consistent growth of skills and infrastructure development. Skill development ensures that real estate can adapt to changing times … READ FULL STORY
Urbanisation in India, is increasing at a rapid pace. It is estimated that by 2030, over 40% of Indians will live in cities, accounting for a population of 600 million people. Consequently, it is … READ FULL STORY
The government recently announced two lists of 20 and 13 cities that have been selected for its ‘Smart Cities Mission’, out of the 98 that were shortlisted. While it is hoped that these smart cities … READ FULL STORY
When the government of India announced the relaxation in foreign direct investment (FDI) norms, it seems to have done so, with a long-term blueprint in mind. FDI is likely to be crucial to the … READ FULL STORY
