Year End Review 2025: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Transforming India’s Urban Landscape: Metro Milestones, Green Mobility, and Inclusive Development Redefine Urban Living
In 2025, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) accelerated India’s urban transformation through landmark infrastructure projects, sustainable mobility initiatives, and inclusive welfare schemes. From crossing the historic 1,000-km metro milestone to launching the PM e-Bus Sewa and extending PM SVANidhi, the year marked significant progress in building smarter, cleaner, and more resilient cities aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Visualizing the transformation of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs in 2025Urban Mobility Revolution: Metro & Electric Buses
PM e-Bus Sewa: Green Public Transport
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal launched the official logo and website for the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme during the Urban Mobility India Conference 2025. The scheme gained momentum with:
- 3,622 buses sanctioned in calendar year 2025
- ₹60.73 crore sanctioned for associated infrastructure
- Construction started at 52 depots across 44 cities
2025 By The Numbers: Urban Development at Scale
Swachh Bharat Mission: Towards Garbage-Free Cities
Swachhata Hi Seva 2025
The fortnight-long cleanliness campaign witnessed unprecedented public participation:
- 18.54 crore citizens participated nationwide
- 16 lakh Cleanliness Target Units transformed
- 5.75 lakh public spaces cleaned
- 4.54 lakh eco-friendly festival pandals organized
Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator
Union Minister launched DRAP to fast-track remediation of 1,428 dumpsites, targeting 8.8 crore MT of legacy waste. The program aims for “Lakshya Zero Dumpsites” by September 2026, reclaiming valuable urban land.
Swachh Shehar Jodi: A mentorship program launched to transform sanitation practices across cities.
Housing & Urban Welfare: Empowering Citizens
PMAY-U
1.22 Cr houses sanctioned
1.14 Cr grounded
PM SVANidhi
1 Cr+ loans disbursed
Extended till 2030
AMRUT 2.0
₹33,287 Cr projects awarded
6,000 MLD water reused
RERA Portal
Unified portal launched
Enhanced transparency
Infrastructure & Governance
Kartavya Bhavan 3 & CPWD Projects
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan–3 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, symbolizing modern governance infrastructure. Other key projects include:
- 184 MP Flats at BKS Marg, New Delhi
- New Building of Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Rohini
- Skill Development Training Programs by CPWD
National Urban Conclave 2025
The two-day conclave on “Sustainable Urban Development and Governance” saw the launch of key initiatives:
- Urban Invest Window (UiWIN): By HUDCO to facilitate private investments
- Swachh Bharat KMU: Knowledge Management Unit at NIUA
- Jal Hi Janani: AMRUT anthem promoting water conservation
Regional Engagement & State Reviews
MoHUA strengthened federal cooperation through regional meetings of Urban Development Ministers:
- Southern States: Bengaluru (Oct 30) – First regional consultation
- Hyderabad: (Nov 18) – Second regional meeting
- North-Central States: Bhopal (Dec 20) – Third regional engagement
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal conducted intensive state reviews in Odisha, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Goa, and Jammu & Kashmir to accelerate urban mission implementation.
Global Leadership & Sustainability
12th Regional 3R Forum
Jaipur hosted the Asia-Pacific forum on circular economy, adopting the Jaipur Declaration (2025–34) – a framework for transitioning from linear to circular economy models.
World Toilet Day 2025
Launched campaigns ‘Toilet Paas Hai’ and ‘Main Saaf Hi Achha Hoon’ emphasizing collective responsibility for sanitation and dignity.
As 2025 concludes, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has laid a robust foundation for India’s urban future. With metro networks expanding, electric buses rolling out, dumpsites being reclaimed, and millions benefiting from housing and livelihood schemes, India’s cities are becoming more livable, sustainable, and inclusive. The year’s achievements set a strong trajectory for realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat through transformative urban development.