New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal chaired a review meeting of the PM SVANidhi Scheme with ministers of urban local bodies from various states and union territories through video conferencing at Sankalp Bhavan, New Delhi.

The meeting involved detailed discussions on the restructuring and implementation of the scheme, which aims to provide financial empowerment to street vendors and small business owners across the country.

Manohar Lal recalled that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet in August approved the restructuring of the PM SVANidhi Scheme and extended the loan period till March 31, 2030. The restructured plan, with a total outlay of Rs.7,332 crore, ai...