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October 5, 2023 4:32 PM

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri addresses National Workshop on Capacity Building of Urban Local Bodies in New Delhi

Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the Government has given special emphasis on Capacity Building as it is very crucial for the workforce. Addressing the National Workshop on Capacity Building of Urban Local Bodies in New Delhi today, Mr Puri said, that Capacity Building was not focused earlier but now there is a Capacity Building Commission in the country. He said, the entire spend on all schemes in the Urban Sector was over 1.78 lakh crore rupees from 2004 to 2014 ...

September 30, 2023 8:09 PM

Exclusive interview with Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Mega Cleanliness Drive to be held on 1st October

More than 7 Lakh events are expected to take place on October 1st for Mega Cleanliness Drive says the Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, and Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri. In an exclusive interview with Akashvani News, the Minister said, the Prime Minister’s call for Mega Cleanliness Drive is receiving an overwhelming response from people across various walks of life. Speaking about the Milestones of Swachh Bharat Mission, the Minister said, that more than 4800 Urban Local ...

July 13, 2023 1:18 PM

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stresses on need to put citizens at heart of urban planning

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has stressed on the need to put citizens at the heart of urban planning. He said it is not enough to seek peoples' input just before the master plan and one has to continuously operationalise this exercise for urban planning. Mr. Puri stated this while inaugurating the national conclave on urban planning in New Delhi today. The Minister emphasised on planning beyond traditional boundaries and shifting from regulation...