Govt approves 4 lakh houses under PMAY(U)

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Press Trust of India
Last Updated : Jan 30 2019 | 7:45 PM IST

The government Wednesday approved the construction of nearly four lakh affordable houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), taking the total number to about 72.5 lakh, an official said Wednesday.

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Secretary Durga Shanker Mishra said the mission is well on its way of achieving the target of one crore homes for urban areas in the country.

The PMAY(U), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June 2015, aims to ensure "Housing for all by 2022"

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First Published: Jan 30 2019 | 7:45 PM IST

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