Maharashtra Government to Build 12,000 Homes for Dabbawalas in Mumbai Under PMAY Scheme
Maharashtra government signs MoU to construct 12,000 houses for dabbawalas in Mumbai under PMAY scheme. 500 sq ft flats to be made available for ₹25 lakh.
Pmay SchemeDabbawalasMumbaiAffordable HousingMaharashtra GovernmentReal Estate MumbaiSep 13, 2024
The project will be implemented by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) under the PMAY scheme of the Central government. A 30-acre plot will be provided by Priyanka Homes Realty, and Naman Builders will execute it on a no-profit-no-loss basis.
Under the scheme, 500 sq ft homes will be made available for ₹25 lakh. The dream of dabbawalas (tiffin-box carriers) to own houses will be fulfilled.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed with developers for the housing project. He also stated that the project will be completed within three years.
For more than 100 years, dabbewalas have served Mumbaikars. Under this scheme, 12,000 houses are to be constructed for the dabbawalas. So, the dream of dabbewallas to have their own house in Mumbai will be fulfilled in three years,
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojana (PMAY) scheme?
The Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojana (PMAY) scheme is a housing scheme launched by the Central government to provide affordable housing to the urban poor.
How many houses will be constructed for dabbawalas in Mumbai under the PMAY scheme?
12,000 houses will be constructed for dabbawalas in Mumbai under the PMAY scheme.
What is the cost of the houses to be constructed under the PMAY scheme?
The houses will be made available for ₹25 lakh.
Who will implement the project?
The project will be implemented by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) under the PMAY scheme of the Central government.
What is the timeline for the completion of the project?
The project will be completed within three years.
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