The Union government has restructured the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs by dividing it into two separate departments. The move creates a clearer administrative split within the ministry, which has been handling a wide range of housing, urban policy and capital-region responsibilities.
Under the new setup, the Department of Capital Development will look after matters linked to Delhi and functions connected to the Union government. This indicates a more focused framework for issues tied to the national capital and related administrative responsibilities.
The second wing, the Department of Urban Development, will oversee broader national work on urban policy and housing. By separating capital-specific duties from nationwide urban planning and housing functions, the government appears to be aiming for more specialized decision-making within the ministry.
The reorganization marks a significant administrative change for the ministry, which plays a central role in shaping cities, infrastructure planning and housing policy. The new departmental structure is expected to define responsibilities more clearly as the government manages both Delhi-focused needs and urban development priorities across the country.
