urban development initiatives

Infants Under 6 Months, Who Are Exclusively Breastfed, Fell From 72.9% In 2019-21 To 66.7% In 2023-24: Survey

Cholan Tours has launched India's first organized women chauffeur driver service, empowering female professionals and expanding South India's tourism. Trained chauffeurs will manage end-to-end tour operations across Kerala and Tamil Nadu, offering a new, personalized travel option for all, including solo and women travelers, fostering financial independence and industry inclusion.

Odisha has launched two ambitious rural development schemes, Model Village Mission and Mahapurush Adarsha Gram Yojana, to equip villages with urban-level amenities and foster inclusive growth. These initiatives aim to transform Gram Panchayat headquarters into self-sustaining hubs and holistically develop areas linked to eminent personalities, bolstering infrastructure and living standards across the state.

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 offers affordable housing solutions for low and middle-income families in cities. Through initiatives like Beneficiary Led Construction and Affordable Rental Housing, the scheme aims to provide financial assistance and accessible living spaces. Eligibility is based on income and requires no prior pucca house ownership.

CM-led mission to tackle untreated sewage, industrial discharge; Rs 100-cr climate fund mooted