TDP Seeks Swift Nod for Andhra Urban Projects

25 Jul 2025 CW Team

A delegation of TDP MPs, led by Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu, met Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar at the Parliament premises on Tuesday, urging immediate action on critical urban infrastructure proposals for Andhra Pradesh.

The MPs stressed the strategic relevance of these initiatives in accelerating urban transformation, improving access to housing, and enhancing connectivity across major urban centres in the State.

The delegation, which included TDP Floor Leader in the Lok Sabha Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, outlined priority projects aimed at supporting the State’s urban growth, in line with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s vision to develop Andhra Pradesh as a modern infrastructure hub.

They highlighted the State’s significant progress under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) Urban 2.0, noting that more than 40,000 houses have been sanctioned, with Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) already submitted.

The MPs also sought expedited approval for a proposal from the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) under the Urban Challenge Fund. This includes five sustainable development projects in Amaravati, centred on green mobility, renewable energy adoption, and climate resilience.

The delegation requested 25 per cent central funding for these initiatives, aiming to align them with national sustainability and urban development goals.

Real Estate

08 May 2026

Integrated Waterproofing Strategies

Waterproofing buildings used to be an annual pre-monsoon affair but the evolution of real-estate development has changed that approach. In new developments, developers are weaving waterproofing solutions into both the design and construction phases, an approach that Nikhil Madan, Managing Director, Mahima Group, says, “is all about ensuring lasting durability [of the building] and keeping lifecycle risks including water seepage and extensive maintenance to a minimum.”Watertight by designAluminium formwork systems aren’t commonly thought of as a waterproofing tool but at the Mahima Group,..

GROHE Showcases Water-Led Design At Milan

GROHE unveiled its GROHE SPA Aqua Sanctuary at Milan Design Week 2026, transforming Piccolo Teatro Studio Melato into an immersive showcase of water, design and wellbeing. Built on the philosophy of ‘Wellbeing Through Water’, the installation reimagined bathrooms as holistic spaces for relaxation, rejuvenation and self-care.The Aqua Sanctuary was presented through three interconnected sanctums. The first showcased the 3D-printed GROHE SPA AquaTree shower and faucet, highlighting bespoke innovation and biophilic design. The second featured the Atrio Private Collection and GROHE SPA x Buster..

Rahee Group Expands Rail Manufacturing Capacity

Rahee Group has outlined a multi-year investment roadmap to expand its operational footprint and strengthen manufacturing capabilities for India’s growing railway and urban transit sector. The Group is expanding in Odisha with a new Track Component Casting Unit, for which the groundbreaking ceremony was held on 8 April 2026 in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.The Group’s flagship EPC arm, Rahee Infratech Ltd, continues to focus on complex rail infrastructure projects, including track systems, bridges, viaducts and ballastless infrastructure. Its wholly owned subsidi..