The Modi govt may announce an extension to flagship housing scheme in next month’s budget along with an increase in available subsidies for low-cost housing loans. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who will present an interim budget on Feb. 1, is likely to raise allocations for low-cost housing by more than 15% to 1 trillion rupees for 2024/25.
New senior citizens policy in the works after 25 years
India is developing a new senior citizen policy and amending the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 to address the needs
November 15, 2024