VERIFIEDEconomic Times News·3 Aug 2026neutral

Govt's urban reset: Centre divides ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs into two specialised verticals

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·The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has been divided into two specialized departments: capital development and urban development.
·Senior bureaucrats were replaced and new leadership appointed to head the ministry's flagship missions.
·The administrative revamp aims to streamline service delivery and accelerate infrastructure projects.