The National Housing Bank (NHB) hosted a key meeting with MDs and CEOs of Housing Finance Companies, Small Finance Banks (SFBs), and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) on April 17, 2025, in Guwahati, focusing on the theme “Unlocking Potential: Housing Finance as a Catalyst for North-East Development.” The event brought together top officials, including Shri Manoj Ayyappan, Joint Secretary, Department of Financial Services, and Shri Kuldip Narayan, Joint Secretary (HFA), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, who participated virtually.
The meeting aimed to address the role of housing finance in driving growth in the North-East states of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura. Key discussions revolved around the PMAY 2.0 Interest Subsidy Scheme, with NHB acting as a Central Nodal Agency. Regulatory, sectoral, and refinancing challenges were also reviewed. Additionally, the event marked the virtual inauguration of new branches for PNB Housing Finance and Aadhar Housing Finance in Guwahati.
