Maharashtra Cabinet Approves ₹32,679 Cr Mahavitaran Bonds, World Bank-backed MRDP ₹165 Cr, and IT-AI Department

Delhi Cabinet Approves Private Universities Bill, MPD-2047 Allows FAR 180 & Residential Schools

Delhi government has approved a draft Private Universities Bill and notified MPD-2047, allowing residential schools, removing height restrictions on educational buildings, and increasing FAR to 180. These changes aim to optimize land use and expand education infrastructure in land-constrained Delhi. Students should note key data points like FAR limits, floor calculations, and Narela education hub expansion for prelims.

DDA Approves Master Plan Delhi 2047: Land Pooling, GDA Policy, 3,500 Hectares Unauthorised

DDA has approved the Master Plan for Delhi-2047, ending a five-year delay and setting Delhi's 20-year framework for housing, transport and green spaces. The plan focuses on land pooling, GDA policy, TOD and regularisation of unauthorised colonies amid a severe affordable housing crunch. For exams, remember the approval body, the 1957 Act, and the housing data: affordable supply fell from 62% to 11%, luxury share hit 70%.

Railway Board Approves MRTS-Chennai Metro Merger: 2-Year Transition, 21 Stations Handed Over

After a 15-year wait since the proposal in 2011, the Railway Board has approved the merger of the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) with Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). This marks a major urban infrastructure reform in Chennai, involving a two-year transition, handover of 21 stations, and creation of a special committee for oversight.

Odisha Draft Pedestrian Safety Rules 2026 Mandate Footpaths, Section 198A Action

Odisha has proposed draft Pedestrian Safety Rules, 2026, making pedestrian paths mandatory for new and upgraded roads. The rules hold road-owning agencies, contractors, and consultants accountable under Section 198A of the Motor Vehicles Act for faulty designs causing pedestrian death or injury. This marks a significant step toward pedestrian rights and safer urban infrastructure, relevant for governance and road safety exams.

Punjab Cabinet Approves 3 Digital Open Universities, Fee Regulation Amendment & Outsourced Personnel Transition Bill, 2026

The Punjab Cabinet, led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, approved a raft of key bills including the fee regulation amendment to curb arbitrary hikes by private unaided schools, a bill to transition outsourced workers to contractual engagement, and a policy to establish three private digital open universities. These decisions signal a multi-sectoral governance push covering education, labour welfare, environment, and fiscal reforms, making them relevant for state-level policy analysis in UPSC and state PSC exams.

U.P. Launches 'Jal Sarthi' App to Track Rural Water Supply Projects, Over 1.2 Lakh Downloads

Uttar Pradesh launched the 'Jal Sarthi' mobile app in May 2026 to enable real-time monitoring of rural water supply projects under the Jal Jeevan Mission. With over 1.2 lakh downloads within days, the app provides village-level data on drinking water schemes, household tap connections, and infrastructure status, promoting transparency and citizen engagement. This is a key example of state-level digital governance initiatives.

Union Cabinet Approves J&K High Court Bench in Ladakh to Enhance Access to Justice

The Union Cabinet has approved a bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in Ladakh, significantly reducing travel burden for litigants from the remote Union Territory. This decision underscores the government's post-Article 370 commitment to ensuring constitutional safeguards and all-round development of Ladakh.

DDA Mandates Land Pooling via TPS Under Delhi Master Plan-2047; 105 Villages, 12 Lakh Homes Targeted

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is introducing mandatory Town Planning Schemes (TPS) under the Master Plan for Delhi-2047 to enforce land pooling in areas where voluntary consortium formation has failed. This move targets 105 villages across six zones, potentially unlocking land for 12 lakh homes, and shifts DDA's role from developer to facilitator.