The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) on 18 February 2026 organised a high-level consultation titled “Municipal Bonds Unpacked – A Dialogue with the Intermediaries” to explore strategies for deepening the municipal bond market and strengthening alternative financing mechanisms for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The session brought together senior…
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PM SVANidhi Scheme Strengthened, Boosts Street Vendors’ Income
The Centre’s flagship PM SVANidhi scheme has shown significant improvement in empowering urban street vendors, with strong evidence of rising incomes, improved access to formal credit, and growing digital adoption. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs informed Parliament that the scheme’s redesigned structure has strengthened livelihoods while preventing over-indebtedness…
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NAMASTE Scheme: Mechanised Sanitation Safety Across India
In a major initiative to safeguard sanitation workers, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has implemented the NAMASTE (National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem) scheme across over 4,800 Urban Local Bodies. The scheme focuses on mechanised cleaning of sewers and septic tanks, aiming for zero fatalities and improved…
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Swacchotsav 2025: SHS Campaign to Promote Clean Festivities
New Delhi, 10 September 2025: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) have announced the launch of the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 campaign, themed ‘Swacchotsav’. Scheduled from 17th September to 2nd October, the fortnight-long initiative aims to combine cleanliness…