Ministry of Housing

Around 84,500 more affordable houses for urban poor in five states approved

The Centre has approved construction of around 84,500 more affordable houses for the urban poor in five states, including West Bengal and Punjab, with a total investment of Rs 3,073 crore, of which central assistance will be the tune of Rs 1,256 crore.

Oct 28, 2016, 21:49 PM IST

Centre to notify rules of the Real Estate Act soon

The Centre will notify the rules of the Real Estate Act soon, moving another step toward operationalising the legislation which seeks to regulate the housing sector, bring transparency and help protect consumer interests.

Oct 09, 2016, 17:29 PM IST

Real Estate Bill comes into force today

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 has been notified and will come into force from May 1, 2016. 

Apr 30, 2016, 18:23 PM IST

Additional 13 mn urban housing demand seen by 2018-end: C&W

Acccording to the Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation's 2012 estimates, housing shortages was around 18.78 million units in the entire country.

Oct 20, 2014, 18:37 PM IST