Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to launch unique housing scheme ‘Jagananna Sampoorna Gruha Hakku’
In this novel housing scheme, all the loans and their interest on the government-sanctioned homes will be waived off and will full right over the property will be provided with just a nominal amount, even for those properties that cost up to Rs 20 lakh.
Dec 20, 2021, 22:14 PM IST
Target of 10 lakh houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme achieved: Government
The government is aiming to construct more than 50 lakh homes for the poor in rural areas across the country by March 31 next year.
Nov 29, 2017, 19:05 PM IST
Rajinikanth cancels Sri Lanka visit following opposition from pro-Tamil outfits
Rajinikanth was to participate in a charity event, slated to take place on April 9.
Mar 26, 2017, 11:51 AM IST
EPFO to launch housing scheme for over 4 crore members in March
Retirement fund body EPFO will launch a housing scheme next month for its over four crore members to enable them to make down payment and pay EMIs from their EPF accounts to buy homes.
Feb 24, 2017, 17:37 PM IST
Govt to bring out low-cost housing scheme for EPFO subscribers
The Labour Ministry will come out with a scheme to provide low-cost housing for retirement fund body Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers, Union Minister Bandaru Dattatreya said Sunday.
Aug 21, 2016, 16:19 PM IST
DDA's next housing scheme could be completely online
From "application to refund", the DDA is mulling making its next housing scheme a completely online affair to reduce the long queues of flat aspirants at its headquarters.
Jul 24, 2016, 11:05 AM IST
900 million Indians live in 2 rooms or less: Govt data
Of the 900 million, 630 million, or more than half of all households, live in rural areas, with 262 million, or 20 percent, in urban areas.
Jul 05, 2016, 17:05 PM IST
Anil Kapoor in trouble for 'endorsing false claims' about flats 'cheaper than MHADA' - Details inside
In a major trouble for renowned Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has issued a legal notice to him for allegedly endorsing false claims of private construction firm.
Jul 04, 2016, 13:10 PM IST
Govt considering low-cost housing scheme for EPFO subscribers
Government is working on a scheme to provide low-cost housing for retirement fund body EPFO's over five crore subscribers, Parliament was informed Monday.
May 09, 2016, 16:38 PM IST
Modi govt changes Indira Awaas Yojana's name; it's now Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojana
In yet another renaming, PM Narendra Modi-led Central government has changed the name of 'Indira Awaas Yojana'.
Apr 25, 2016, 13:08 PM IST
1 BHK flat in Pune just for Rs 5 lakh! Know the reality behind realty scheme
In the times of skyrocketing real estate prices, a Pune-based realtor is providing 10,000 1 BHK houses for Rs 5 lakh each!
Apr 19, 2016, 19:29 PM IST
'Housing for All' scheme: 305 cities identified across nine states
The selected cities and towns are in Chhattisgarh (36 cities/towns), Gujarat (30), Jammu and Kashmir (19), Jharkhand (15), Kerala (15), Madhya Pradesh (74), Odisha (42), Rajasthan (40) and Telangana (34).
Aug 30, 2015, 17:48 PM IST
Affordable homes offer $11.8-bn opportunity for builders
Affordable home segment presents a business opportunity worth USD 11.8 billion for developers across seven major cities of the country, according to property consultant Cushman and Wakefield.
Aug 24, 2015, 23:48 PM IST
Industry hails 'Housing for All' as a milestone decision
Hailing the Cabinet's decision of launching 'Housing for All by 2022' mission for providing affordable homes to the urban poor at low interest rates, the real estate industry terms the decison as a "milestone".
Jun 17, 2015, 21:50 PM IST
Only 30% people have insured their homes in India: Survey
Most people in the country prefer not to spend on a home insurance policy despite awareness on the need for the cover, a Bajaj Allianz General Insurance survey said.
Jun 17, 2015, 18:11 PM IST
'Housing for All' scheme launched, interest relief for urban poor
Government Wednesday launched its 'Housing for All by 2022' mission and approved a substantial increase in interest relief on loan for the urban poor to promote affordable homes.
Jun 17, 2015, 17:37 PM IST
EPFO sets up expert group to consider housing scheme
Over 70 percent EPFO subscribers' basic wages are less than Rs 15,000 per month.
Mar 18, 2015, 11:58 AM IST
EPFO sets up expert group to consider housing scheme
Retirement fund body EPFO has formed a six-member expert panel to consider the proposal of facilitating housing to its subscribers.
Mar 10, 2015, 21:39 PM IST
Cabinet to take up National Urban Housing Scheme Thursday
The national urban housing scheme aiming to provide houses for all by 2022 is likely to be taken up by the Union Cabinet Thursday.
Feb 18, 2015, 22:56 PM IST
Two crore units to be built under 'Housing for All' programme
Under the programme which will involve private participation, six lakh houses will be built in Delhi, 16 lakh in Mumbai and four lakh each in Chennai and Kolkata, a PMO statement said, adding these figures may go up after the demand assessment is completed.
Jan 21, 2015, 23:26 PM IST
