- The Secretary, Department of Urban Development, MoHUA chaired the 10th meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) under PMAY-U 2.0. - PMAY-U 2.0 focuses on providing affordable housing solutions to urban poor and middle-class families, including EWS, LIG, and MIG categories. - The meeting reviewed project proposals submitted by various States/UTs for financial assistance and accelerated construction of affordable houses. - Emphasized quality control, timely execution, and leveraging modern construction technologies for sustainable urban housing development. - **Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0):** A flagship government scheme aimed at providing affordable housing to urban poor, EWS, LIG, and MIG families, supporting construction, purchase, and rental housing across India. - **Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA):** The nodal central ministry responsible for formulating policies, coordinating programs, and overseeing matters related to housing and urban development in India. - **Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC):** The apex decision-making body chaired by the MoHUA Secretary, responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and approving housing projects submitted by States and UTs under PMAY-U. **Introduction** The Secretary, Department of Urban Development, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), chaired the 10th meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0). The meeting focused on reviewing and approving housing projects submitted by States and UTs to ensure affordable housing access for the urban poor, EWS, LIG, and MIG segments, aligning with the broader goal of inclusive urban development. **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - The Secretary, Department of Urban Development, MoHUA chaired the 10th meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) under PMAY-U 2.0. - PMAY-U 2.0 focuses on providing affordable housing solutions to urban poor and middle-class families, including EWS, LIG, and MIG categories. - The meeting reviewed project proposals submitted by various States/UTs for financial assistance and accelerated construction of affordable houses. - Emphasized quality control, timely execution, and leveraging modern construction technologies for sustainable urban housing development. **Key Statutory Bodies, Acts & Concepts** - **Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0):** A flagship government scheme aimed at providing affordable housing to urban poor, EWS, LIG, and MIG families, supporting construction, purchase, and rental housing across India. - **Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA):** The nodal central ministry responsible for formulating policies, coordinating programs, and overseeing matters related to housing and urban development in India. - **Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC):** The apex decision-making body chaired by the MoHUA Secretary, responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and approving housing projects submitted by States and UTs under PMAY-U.