Urban Challenge Fund: A Game Changer for Indian Cities
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha highlights the 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund's role in transforming Indian cities, promoting innovation, and improving urban living.
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The initiative, involving states and Union Territories and private players, aims to redevelop 300 cities across India. This will promote innovation, robust infrastructure, improve ease of living, and integrate sustainability into urban planning.
Sinha made these remarks at the Governing Council Meeting of the All India Forum of Real Estate Regulatory Authorities (AIFORERA) in Srinagar. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive government approach to advance this sector and ensure accountability in timely project delivery.
The transparency, accountability, and efficiency brought by the RERA Act 2016 must protect homebuyers' interests, and a swift grievance redressal mechanism is required to transform this sector into a more regulated and efficient industry, Sinha added.
Sinha also discussed the intricacies of the real estate sector, its challenges, possibilities, and opportunities. He called upon private players and real estate developers to play a greater role in promoting affordable housing.
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the real estate sector is emerging as one of the major contributors to the vision of Viksit Bharat. This rapid growth is driven by the aspirations of the common man. The real estate sector must move forward with equitable development and urban transformation at its core, ensuring fairness and transparency for those who dream of owning a home, he said.
Sinha expressed his desire to see this sector become more competitive to encourage growth. There must be uniformity and harmony in housing regulations across the states and Union Territories, the Lieutenant Governor stated.
Sinha also exhorted real estate developers to pay special attention to the health and education of families of workers engaged in housing development projects. He emphasized that the welfare of those who are building our homes should be the top priority.
On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor released the Journal and Annual Report 2024-25 of AIFORERA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Urban Challenge Fund?
The Urban Challenge Fund is a 1 lakh crore initiative aimed at transforming 300 cities across India into growth hubs by promoting innovation, robust infrastructure, and sustainable urban planning.
Who is leading the Urban Challenge Fund initiative?
The initiative involves states, Union Territories, and private players, and is supported by the government of India, particularly under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
What is the role of the RERA Act 2016 in this initiative?
The RERA Act 2016 ensures transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the real estate sector, protecting homebuyers' interests and providing a swift grievance redressal mechanism.
How does the Urban Challenge Fund promote affordable housing?
The fund encourages private players and real estate developers to focus on affordable housing, ensuring equitable development and urban transformation.
What is the importance of uniformity in housing regulations?
Uniformity in housing regulations across states and Union Territories is crucial to ensure consistent standards and practices, promoting a more competitive and efficient real estate sector.
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