evidence: 1. The PMAY (U) has reached a momentous occasion as the Mission has crossed the milestone of 1 Crore in the 50th CSMC held today, out of a validated demand of 1.12 crore houses in urban areas. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), [PMAY (U)], is one of the largest affordable housing programmes in the world. So far, a total of 60 lakh houses are in various stages of construction of which, nearly 32 lakh houses have been completed. Compared to the earlier JnNURM scheme, PMAY (U) has achieved 10 times more in a span of 4.5 years, whereas the earlier scheme had taken 10 years to achieve a significantly less number. [...] 7. In addition to this, the construction activity under the scheme has had a huge impact on the other sectors of the economy with a multiplier effect in employment generation. Approximately around 1.20 crore employment has been generated through forward and backward linkages with about 21 broad sectors of economy like, steel, brick kilns, cement, paint, hardware, sanitary etc. [...] 9. Government has identified many alternative and innovative technologies through a Global Housing Technology Challenge- India. This will usher a paradigmatic shift in the construction technology in India and will propel in a host of economic activities. 6 Light House Projects are being executed in six states across the country which will act as live laboratories demonstrating innovative, proven construction technologies for speedier and cost-effective construction of houses which are sustainable green, eco-friendly and disaster resilient.