India, March 26 -- The government has mandated that detailed project reports of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0 should be comprehensive and include all related infrastructure services along with timelines for handing over, the ministry of housing and urban affairs (MoHUA) has said in its action taken report on the standing committee recommendations tabled in the Parliament.

In December 2023, the standing committee on housing and urban affairs pointed out that while MoHUA claimed many housing units built under the PMAY were "completed", basic amenities such as accessible roads, sewerage, water, and electricity connections were not provided.

In its reply, the ministry said "states have been advised to complete basic infrastr...