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NCRTC Managing Director Briefs Union Minister Manohar Lal on Namo Bharat Project

Newsmantra — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:23:45 +0000

NEW DELHI. Shri Shalabh Goel, Managing Director of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), paid a courtesy visit to the Hon’ble Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Minister of Power, Shri Manohar Lal, to brief him on the transformative impact of India’s first Namo Bharat corridor. During the discussion, Goel highlighted how the project is redefining regional mobility by seamlessly connecting Delhi, Ghaziabad, Modinagar, and Meerut, which significantly cuts travel time, improves quality of life, promotes sustainable public transit, and fosters balanced regional development. To mark the occasion, the Managing Director presented the Minister with a copy of the documentation book titled “Namo Bharat – India’s New-Age Mobility,” a publication that chronicles the vision, innovation, engineering excellence, and transformative journey behind this milestone transit system.

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DELHI METRO TO RUN HYDROGEN-POWERED SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE IN CENTRAL VISTA FROM 15TH MAY 2026

Newsmantra — Fri, 15 May 2026 09:04:03 +0000

In a major step towards promoting clean, sustainable, and efficient urban mobility, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs and Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas will be launching an integrated hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in Delhi’s Central Vista area from tomorrow i.e, 15^th May 2026.

The initiative aims to provide seamless last-mile connectivity between Central Secretariat and Seva Teerth Metro stations and key government offices in the Central Vista region, encouraging greater use of public transport among government officials and the general public while reducing dependence on private vehicles.

Under this initiative, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is providing two state-of-the-art hydrogen-fuelled buses to DMRC having a seating capacity of 35 passengers, equipped with GPS-based tracking and CCTV systems for real-time monitoring, safety, punctuality, and route adherence.

The shuttle service will operate on all working days (Monday to Friday, excluding Gazetted Holidays) during peak office hours as per following timings- Morning: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and Afternoon: 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM

With a frequency of one bus every 30 minutes, one bus will operate in the clockwise direction and the other in the anti-clockwise direction, covering important government offices and landmarks including Kartavya Bhawan, Vigyan Bhawan, Nirman Bhawan, Akbar Road, Baroda House, National Stadium, National Gallery of Modern Arts, India Gate, and Seva Teerth Metro Station.

Fare collection will be facilitated through National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), UPI, and cash payment options, with affordable stage-wise ticket pricing of ₹10 and ₹15.

DMRC will oversee bus operations, conductors, ticketing, and passenger support, while IOCL will provide drivers and hydrogen fuel support.

This pioneering initiative underscores the Government of India’s commitment to green mobility, clean energy adoption, and sustainable public transport infrastructure. The project is expected to serve as a benchmark for future hydrogen-based transportation systems across the country.

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NBCC Secures ‘Excellent’ Rating in MoU Evaluation for 2024–25

Newsmantra — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:04:29 +0000

NEW DELHI. NBCC (India) Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, has achieved an ‘Excellent’ rating in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) evaluation for 2024–25, securing 97.58 marks. This marks the second consecutive year of the Company earning the top rating, having also received an ‘Excellent’ grade in the MoU evaluation for 2023–24, reaffirming its strong and consistent performance across key operational and governance parameters.

The achievement reflects NBCC’s proven track record in the successful execution of complex and large-scale projects in redevelopment, Project Management Consultancy (PMC), real estate development and overseas assignments. The Company has demonstrated excellence through timely project completion, strict adherence to safety and quality standards, and the adoption of environmentally responsible and sustainable construction practices. Its continued focus on green building norms, resource efficiency and modern construction technologies remains integral to its project execution philosophy.

NBCC plays a pivotal role in several flagship Government initiatives, particularly in the redevelopment of government housing and office complexes, contributing significantly to planned urban development and the vision of a Viksit Bharat. The recognition underscores the dedication and professionalism of NBCC’s workforce and reflects the confidence of stakeholders, clients and partner agencies in the Company’s capabilities. With a robust order book and a strategic focus on redevelopment projects, PMC works, PSU land monetisation, real estate development and overseas expansion, NBCC is well positioned to contribute meaningfully to India’s infrastructure growth and urban transformation.

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HUDCO Signs MoU with Chhattisgarh Government for Rs. 1 Lakh Crore Housing and Infrastructure Development

Newsmantra — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:31:00 +0000

RAIPUR : Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO), a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Chhattisgarh to extend financial assistance of up to Rs. 1,00,000 crore over a period of five years for housing and infrastructure development projects across the State. The MoU was signed on January 7, 2026, at Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh, and represents one of the largest financing commitments by a public sector undertaking towards state-level urban development and infrastructure initiatives, reinforcing HUDCO’s role in supporting sustainable and inclusive growth.

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