Construction of 1.8 mn houses under PMAY in 3 years: Karnataka CM

02 Jun 2022 CW Team

Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai announced the construction of nearly 1.8 million houses in the next three years under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana strives at ensuring a roof over the head for each family in the nation, for which nearly 18 lakh homes would be constructed in Karnataka in the next three years under the scheme, he said.

Bommai also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiatives like Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Ayushman Bharat Yojana, PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi), Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), and Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) for the welfare of the marginalised sections.

He said that the PM rolled out these initiatives so that the working class and farmers of the country could also lead a life of dignity and self-respect.

In the last eight years, he has worked tirelessly for the social and economic development of the marginalised sections, he said.

The chief minister told the media that the welfare programmes should be drafted with a bottom-to-top approach. However, the funding system should percolate from the top to the bottom.

He said that the PM has changed the welfare programme funding system via the Direct Benefit Transfer system.

No Prime Minister in the past could show the political bravery to supply tap water to each household. PM Modi not only declared the project but also assured that all the states are involved in its execution, he said.

Image Source

Also read: Maharashtra govt to extend PMAY Urban scheme till September 2022

Infrastructure Transport

04 Nov 2025

Madhya Pradesh Launches PM Shri Tourism Helicopter Service

Madhya Pradesh has achieved a national first by launching the PM Shri Tourism Helicopter Service, establishing India’s first intra-state air connectivity. Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav inaugurated the service at Raja Bhoj International Airport, Bhopal, marking a significant step towards transforming the state’s tourism infrastructure. Following the launch, four helicopters departed for Ujjain, symbolising the start of regional air tourism. The initiative, led by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, will operate under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, connecting the state’s key reli..

Garuda Aerospace CEO Honoured by Tamil Nadu Governor

Chennai, 3 November 2025: Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Garuda Aerospace, was felicitated by Tamil Nadu Governor Thiru R.N. Ravi for his exceptional contribution to India’s drone technology ecosystem. The recognition was presented during the Foundation Day celebrations of several States and Union Territories at Bharathiar Mandapam, Raj Bhavan, in Chennai. The honour acknowledges Jayaprakash’s leadership in strengthening the country’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities and his efforts in harnessing technology for social good. He was also recognised..

Hindustan Zinc’s EcoZen Delivers 75 per cent Lower Carbon Emissions

Udaipur, 3 November 2025: Hindustan Zinc, the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and among the top five global silver producers, has reinforced its sustainability leadership with EcoZen, Asia’s first low-carbon zinc brand. The innovation achieves over 75 per cent lower carbon intensity than conventional zinc, setting new standards in green manufacturing and industrial decarbonisation. Produced using renewable energy and certified under REACH standards, EcoZen helps avoid an estimated 400 kg of carbon emissions for every tonne of steel galvanised. It supports India’s Viksit Bharat ..