SHILLONG: Meghalaya is looking into the possibility of having low-cost designed houses meant for the poor people of the State.

Informing this here today, Housing Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh said, “Under this scheme, we are offering Rs 1 lakh low cost housing scheme which is at its final stage.” She said the department had sent the proposal to redesign the scheme to the line department and she also hoped that the scheme would be sanctioned soon.

The Delhi government on Wednesday approved a project to construct 7,400 low-cost flats for slum-dwellers and those from the economically weaker sections.

For the UPA Government which kept accusing Mayawati’s BSP of ignoring its flagship programmes in Uttar Pradesh, the latest Economic Survey has some food for thought.

The government will not hesitate in amending rules to achieve the goal of housing for the poor and other vulnerable sections of society, including jhuggi dwellers, said Chief Minister Sheila Dikshi

The State Cabinet on Wednesday decided to make available Government security worth Rs387.40 crore under Integrated Housing and Slums Development Programme and Basic Services for Urban Poor.

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Odisha government has decided to release the entire burden of mineral royalty on minor minerals from the poor.

Organic silk drapes for the classes, affordable and eco-friendly bamboo homes for the masses.

Continuing to shower sops in this election year, the state government unveiled a new housing policy for the weaker section of society under which people of low income group would get residential un

Experience shows that it gives the analytical framework and a reliable instrument for Rajiv Awas Yojana