The Puducherry government has launched an integrated housing scheme merging PMAY 2.0 with its own Perunthalaivar Kamaraj scheme to build 22,500 homes for EWS families. Offering Rs 5 lakh aid per beneficiary, Rs 2.25 lakh from Centre and Rs 2.75 lakh from UT—this five-year push targets housing shortages. Priority goes to those with foundation work or previously uncovered, marking a big step in...