Urban development ministry
Floor area ratio (FAR) norms have been increased for residential plots in Delhi by ministry of Urban development. In technical terms, Floor area ratio can be defined as the total floor area of the building to the area of the land on which this construction has been done. An expected move This move by the [...] Continue Reading »
The promise of cheaper and quick delivery of housing units by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) under its current housing scheme could be attributed in part to prefabricated technology, commonly referred to as ‘Prefab’. Over 19,000 housing units are being made by the DDA under the now-open mega-housing scheme using the prefab or off-site technology. [...] Continue Reading »
Installing lifts at DDA apartment blocks in the capital is set to become easier with the Authority scrapping a clause requiring an affidavit stating that no modifications have been made to the building’s terrace. The affidavit was the biggest impediment in applications for installing lifts. Over the last few months, several residents and RWAs have [...] Continue Reading »
The Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore (ICCIC) has sought the help of the Union Minister of Urban Development in improving the transport infrastructure in Coimbatore. They stated that the transport infrastructure in Coimbatore plays a key role in the economy of the region. The Union Minister for Urban Development, Housing and Urban Poverty [...] Continue Reading »
A senior official in the Ministry of Urban Development recently announced a good news which will bring a lot of cheer to the nation. He mentioned that the Government is likely to entrust the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), an autonomous body, with the task of overseeing the ambitious ‘100 smart cities’ project. The [...] Continue Reading »
At a recently-held review meeting with regard to the various potential initiatives to be undertaken by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu stressed on the need for DDA to address the problem of congestion on Delhi roads. At the review meeting, a series of ambitious projects were drawn up for [...] Continue Reading »
The public works department has urged the government to secure bungalows in stately Lutyens Delhi, including the one housing the prime minister. The department’s report mentioned that they may not be able to withstand an earthquake. And since very important people reside in the bungalows, the government needs to take immediate actions. Most of the [...] Continue Reading »
A proposal to reduce the population norm for financing metro rail projects is under consideration for the urban development ministry. Currently, the Centre finances Metro projects in towns and cities with a population of more than 20 lakh. The urban development minister M Venkaiah Naidu stated that the government is considering reducing the population criteria to [...] Continue Reading »
The government wants to give a thrust to the nascent municipal bonds market. It has identified it as one of the ways to raise finances for infrastructure, including creation of 100 smart cities proposed in the FY15 budget. A government official mentioned that the government has options like PPP (Public- Private Partnership), infrastructure bonds, etc. [...] Continue Reading »
The focus of the smart cities project should be made to enhance the quality of urban life through an integrated approach to the urban planning and the execution apart from ensuring the ‘inclusivity’. This was stated by the Minister of Urban Development and Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation M Venkaiah Naidu stated on Tuesday. Naidu [...] Continue Reading »
