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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs organised a National Conference on Affordable Housing Reforms to discuss reforms and innovative approaches for strengthening the affordable housing ecosystem. The conference aimed to facilitate a focused exchange of experiences, best practices, and reform initiatives among States/UTs. Shri Rajiv Gauba emphasized the need for land and planning reforms to expand affordable housing at scale.
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Critically examine the role of land and planning reforms in expanding affordable housing in Indian cities.
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The National Conference on Affordable Housing Reforms was held at which venue?
The National Conference on Affordable Housing Reforms was held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
Which ministry is responsible for housing reforms?
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is responsible for housing reforms, including policy-making and implementation.
Shri Rajiv Gauba suggested waiving land-use change fees for land dedicated to affordable housing and exempting affordable housing units from which tax?
Shri Rajiv Gauba suggested waiving land-use change fees for land dedicated to affordable housing and exempting affordable housing units from stamp duty.
Consider the following statements regarding Housing Reforms: 1. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has a scheme called 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana' for affordable housing. 2. Shri Rajiv Gauba was the Chief Guest at the National Conference on Affordable Housing Reforms in 2025. 3. Land supply and urban planning reforms are critical for expanding affordable housing in cities, according to Shri Rajiv Gauba. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the fact list mentions 'Housing for All (HFA)' as a scheme, not 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana'. Statement 2 is incorrect because Shri Rajiv Gauba was the Chief Guest in 2026, not 2025.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Shri Rajiv Gauba suggested considering waiving land-use change fees for land dedicated to affordable housing. Statement-II: This would improve project viability and affordability. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is correct because Shri Rajiv Gauba suggested considering waiving land-use change fees for land dedicated to affordable housing, as per statement 8 of the fact list. Statement 2 is also correct because it explains why waiving land-use change fees would be beneficial, making project viability and affordability better.