Govt's urban reset: Centre divides ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs into two specialised verticals
- Source
- The Economic Times - Economy
- Source link
- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/govts-urban-reset-centre-divides-ministry-of-housing-and-urban-affairs-into-two-specialised-verticals/articleshow/132812900.cms
- Published
- 2026-08-02 18:35:41
- Discovered by ProcIntel
- 2026-08-02 19:48:09
- Category
- Regulation, Tariffs, Sanctions & Trade
- Geography
- India
- Organisations
- —
- Review status
- Pending
- Record type
- REAL
Summary
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has undergone a significant structural overhaul. Senior bureaucrats were replaced and new leadership appointed to spearhead its flagship missions. The ministry was split into two specialized departments, focusing on capital development and urban development. This administrative revamp aims to streamline service delivery and accelerate infrastructure projects. Personnel shifts occurred rapidly after the government's decision to divide the ministry.
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