SCHEMES · 15 April 2026

Urban Challenge Fund (UCF)

Urban Challenge Fund (UCF). Guidelines released by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs on April 15, 2026. Total central assistance set at Rs 90,000 crore. Central assistance capped at 25% of project cost; at least 50% from market sources.

KEY POINTS
  • Guidelines released by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs on April 15, 2026.
  • Total central assistance set at Rs 90,000 crore.
  • Central assistance capped at 25% of project cost; at least 50% from market sources.
Source: DAKSH Current Affairs May 2026