Nagaland Releases Coffee Table Book on PMAY-U Achievements
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Release of Coffee Table Book titled "Transforming Lives: A Glance of PMAY (Urban) Mission in Nagaland" |
| Date & Venue | May 16, 2025, at Hotel Vivor, Kohima |
| Released By | Zhaleo Rio, Advisor for Municipal Affairs and Urban Development |
| Chaired By | Kekhrievor Kevichusa, Commissioner & Secretary for MAUD |
| Special Features | Opening prayer by Rev. Dr. Kevichalie Metha, musical performance by TRUISM, vote of thanks by Temjenrenla Kichu, Joint Director of Municipal Affairs Department |
| Book Title | Transforming Lives: A Glance of PMAY (Urban) Mission in Nagaland |
| Purpose | Showcases the impact of PMAY-U in providing affordable housing to urban poor |
| Content | Visual and narrative records of beneficiary stories, implementation challenges, community efforts, and urban transformation in Nagaland |
| PMAY-U Launch Date | June 25, 2015 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) |
| Objective | "Housing for All" in urban areas by 2022 |
| Components | In-situ slum redevelopment, Credit-linked subsidy scheme (CLSS), Affordable housing in partnership (AHP), Beneficiary-led individual house construction (BLC) |
| Impact in Nagaland | Thousands of urban beneficiaries received housing assistance, boost to employment in construction and allied sectors, empowerment of women, improvement in basic amenities and quality of life for urban poor |