LUCKNOW, Feb. 25 -- Urban development minister AK Sharma on Tuesday directed officials to accord the highest priority to the PM's housing programme. Chairing a high-level review meeting at Sangam Sabhagar here, the minister conducted a comprehensive assessment of key projects under the urban development department and issued clear instructions to ensure strict adherence to timelines, accountability and quality standards. Reviewing the progress of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), Sharma directed officials to expedite the completion of pending houses and ensure eligible beneficiaries receive their homes without delay. He emphasised immediate disbursement of pending instalments and ordered the removal of ineligible names from the list of beneficiaries to make room for genuine applicants. He also reviewed progress under several flagship urban initiatives. htc...