India, Dec. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs continued to advance its mission of strengthening safe, efficient, inclusive, and sustainable urban mobility across Indian cities.
Hon'ble PM inaugurating Stretch of Indore Metro Rail
Inauguration by Hon'ble PM of Yellow line from RV Road to Bommasandra
Reforms
The three-days Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition 2025 was organized on 12-13 November 2025 in New Delhi.
During the Valedictory event the logo of PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme and its website was also launched by Hon'ble Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Power Shri Manohar Lal.
Website - https://pm-ebus-sewa.mohua.gov.in/
The conference concluded with distribution of awards in 8 different categories of Urban Transport.
Valedictory event of 18th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition
Official logo launch of PM-eBus Sewa S cheme by Shri Manohar Lal, Hon'Ble Union Minister MoHUA at UMI 2025
Construction of associated infrastructure in Nagpur city under PM-eBus Sewa Scheme
2. Central Public Works Department
(Complete list of Works by CPWD)
Hon'ble PM at the inauguration and visit of Kartavya Bhavan 3, in New Delhi
12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific held in Jaipur
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Launch of Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ) initiative by Shri Mahohar Lal Khattar
Cleanliness Target Units, including dark, dirty and neglected spots; visible cleanliness in high-intensity public spaces, with particular focus on legacy dumpsites; promotion of eco-friendly celebrations during upcoming festivals to reinforce sustainable practices; organisation of SafaiMitra Suraksha Shivirs; and advocacy for swachhata.
Ø Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal led the national launch of 'Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025' from Delhi's Bhalswa Dumpsite - adopting the site for its remediation and transformation into a cleaner, more sustainable urban space.
Shri Manohar Lal, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs visited the dumpsite.
Shri Manohar Lal, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs inspecting the dumpsite.
Key Highlights of SHS 2025 were:
Overall figures for SHS 2025
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal launched the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) a year-long, mission-mode initiative aimed at fast-tracking the remediation of remaining dumpsites across urban India. The programme seeks to reclaim valuable urban land for community and infrastructure development, thereby advancing India's vision of achieving "Lakshya Zero Dumpsites" by September 2026.
Currently, 1,428 sites are undergoing remediation, and about 80% of the legacy waste is concentrated in 214 sites across 202 ULBs. DRAP will prioritize these high-impact locations, covering approximately 8.8 crore MT of legacy waste.
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The Government of India commemorated World Toilet Day 2025 under the theme "Sanitation: Collective Responsibility for Dignity and Planet," highlighting the nation's integrated approach to sanitation, cleanliness, and environmental stewardship.
On this occasion, the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs launched the year-long advocacy campaigns 'Toilet Paas Hai' and 'Main Saaf Hi Achha Hoon'
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MoHUA Launches 'Toilet Paas Hai' & 'Main Saaf Hi Achha Hoon'
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Shri Manohar Lal chaired 5th meeting of Central Advisory Council.
Shri Manohar Lal and Shri Anumula Revanth Reddy, Hon'ble CM of Telangana distributes cheques to street vendors.
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Beneficiaries of PMSvanidhi receiving their loan amount
Achievement under AMRUT & AMRUT 2.0 from 01.01.2025 to 22.12.2025
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a. Conferences
i.) National Urban Conclave 2025
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Hon'ble Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal culminated the National Urban Conclave 2025 at Yashobhoomi India International Convention Centre, New Delhi.
b. World Habitat Day 2025
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https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID2176449(R)3&lang2
8. Consultative Committees Meetings (CCMs)
a. Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal chaired CCM on Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban 2.0 (28 March 2025)
Key highlights:
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https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID2116136(R)3&lang1
b. Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Chaired CCM on the Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO)-Financing Infrastructure for Viksit Bharat (16 December 2025)
Key highlights:
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9. Regional Conferences and State Visits
a. Regional Meeting of Urban Development Ministers of Southern States and Union Territories (30th October 2025)
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https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID2184262(R)3&lang1
b. Second regional meet of Urban Development Ministers held in Hyderabad (Nov 18, 2025)
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https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID2191335(R)3&lang1
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https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID2207029(R)3&lang1
10. State Reviews
a. Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal reviewed progress of Urban Development on his visit to Odisha (23 March 2025)
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https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID2114183(R)3&lang
b. Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal and Chief Minister of Rajasthan Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma reviewed Centrally Funded urban development schemes in Jaipur (29 April 2025)
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https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID2125130(R)3&lang2
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