**Executive Summary**
The Vice-President of India was briefed on key initiatives and achievements of the Housing & Urban Affairs and Power Ministries on November 28, 2025. The meeting highlighted progress in urban infrastructure, sustainable power supply, renewable energy integration, and various flagship missions. The Vice-President emphasized the importance of these sectors for India's economic growth and climate commitments.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Meeting Overview:**
* Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs and Power, Shri Manohar Lal, and Minister of State, Shri Tokhan Sahu, along with senior officials, met with the Vice-President.
* The meeting covered initiatives and achievements in strengthening urban infrastructure and ensuring sustainable power supply.
* **Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA):**
* Apprised the Vice-President of significant progress under flagship missions: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U), Smart Cities Mission, Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).
* Highlighted transformative efforts in urban mobility, metro rail expansion, waste management, water supply systems, and green urban development.
* **Ministry of Power:**
* Presented an overview of India's power-sector growth, including expansion of generation capacity, modernization of grid systems, and reforms aimed at improving distribution efficiency and financial sustainability of DISCOMs.
* Outlined advancements in renewable energy integration, energy storage systems, and enhanced energy efficiency measures through the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).
* **Vice-President's Remarks:**
* Recognized urban development and power sectors as the backbone of India's economic growth.
* Appreciated efforts to create cleaner, greener, and more inclusive cities.
* Stressed the importance of people-centric urban development.
* Emphasized that sustainable cities and affordable electricity are essential for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat.
**Impact Analysis**
**Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA)**
* **Impact:** Recognition of progress in flagship missions and transformative efforts in urban development.
* **Action Required:** Continue focusing on providing affordable housing, upgrading urban services, and fostering sustainable urban spaces.
**Ministry of Power**
* **Impact:** Acknowledgment of power sector growth and advancements in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
* **Action Required:** Sustain efforts in expanding generation capacity, modernizing grid systems, and promoting financial sustainability of DISCOMs.
**Citizens of India**
* **Impact:** Benefit from improved urban infrastructure, sustainable power supply, cleaner cities, and a strengthened economy.
* **Action Required:** None explicitly stated, but implied is a need to support and participate in urban development initiatives.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA): Central ministry responsible for urban development and housing in India.
Ministry of Power: Central ministry responsible for the power sector in India.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U): Flagship mission focused on providing affordable housing in urban areas.
Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban: Flagship mission focused on improving sanitation and cleanliness in urban areas.
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT): Flagship mission focused on providing basic services to urban households.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice-President briefed on key initiatives and
achievements of Housing & Urban Affairs and
Power Ministries
प्रव तथ: 28 NOV 2025 6:48PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs and Power, Shri Manohar Lal, and Minister of State for
Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Tokhan Sahu, along with senior officials from both Ministries, called on
the Vice-President of India and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, at Parliament House
today.
Hon’ble Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs and Power, Shri Manohar Lal,
and Hon’ble Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Tokhan Sahu,
along with senior officials from both Ministries, called on the Hon’ble Vice-
President of India and Chairman, Rajya Sabha,… pic.twitter.com/JKH34wUNIt
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) November 28, 2025
During the meeting, the Vice-President was briefed on the major initiatives, policy interventions, and
achievements of the two Ministries in strengthening India’s urban infrastructure and ensuring reliable,
sustainable power supply across the country.
The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) apprised the Vice-President of the significant
progress under flagship missions such as Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U), Smart Cities
Mission, Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban, and the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban
Transformation (AMRUT), aimed at providing affordable housing, upgrading urban services, and
fostering sustainable and resilient urban spaces.
The Ministry highlighted transformative efforts in areas such as urban mobility, metro rail expansion,
waste management, water supply systems, and green urban development.
The Ministry of Power presented an overview of India’s strong power-sector growth, including the
expansion of generation capacity, modernization of grid systems, and reforms aimed at improving
distribution efficiency and the financial sustainability of DISCOMs.
The Ministry outlined India’s advancements in renewable energy integration, energy storage systems, and
enhanced energy efficiency measures through the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).
The Vice-President noted that both the urban development and power sectors form the backbone of India’s
economic growth. He appreciated the efforts to create cleaner, greener, and more inclusive cities and
stressed the importance of people-centric urban development that addresses the needs of all sections of
society.The Vice-President also appreciated the resolute efforts to ensure energy security, scale up clean and
renewable energy, and support India’s climate commitments. He emphasized that sustainable, well-
planned cities and reliable, affordable electricity are essential pillars for achieving the vision of Viksit
Bharat.
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