Maharashtra to Build 12,000 Homes for Dabbawalas and Charmakars under PMAY
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis announces housing project for dabbawalas and charmakars under PM Awas Yojana
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The project will be undertaken by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) under the PMAY scheme. A 30-acre plot will be provided by Priyanka Homes Realty, and Naman Builders will execute the project on a no-profit-no-loss basis.
The 500 sq ft homes will be available at Rs 25 lakh, according to a release from Fadnavis's office. The deputy chief minister has signed a memorandum of understanding with developers for the housing project.
Fadnavis stated that the dream of dabbawalas (tiffin-box carriers) to own houses will be fulfilled through this project. The initiative aims to provide affordable housing to the marginalized communities in the state.
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a flagship scheme of the central government that aims to provide affordable housing to all by 2022. The scheme provides financial assistance to beneficiaries to construct or purchase houses.
MHADA is a state government agency responsible for providing affordable housing to the people of Maharashtra. The agency has been implementing various housing schemes to cater to the needs of different sections of society.
The current project is a significant step towards achieving the goal of providing affordable housing to all in the state. The initiative is expected to benefit thousands of dabbawalas and charmakars who have been struggling to own a house.
The project is also expected to generate employment opportunities in the construction sector and boost the local economy.
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Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) is a state government agency responsible for providing affordable housing to the people of Maharashtra. The agency was established in 1976 and has been implementing various housing schemes to cater to the needs of different sections of society.
Priyanka Homes Realty is a real estate development company that has been involved in various housing projects in Maharashtra.
Naman Builders is a construction company that has been executing various infrastructure projects in the state.
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a flagship scheme of the central government that aims to provide affordable housing to all by 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme?
The PMAY scheme is a flagship scheme of the central government that aims to provide affordable housing to all by 2022.
Who will benefit from the current housing project in Maharashtra?
The current project will benefit dabbawalas and charmakars who have been struggling to own a house.
How many houses will be built under the project?
12,000 houses will be built under the project in three years.
What is the cost of the houses under the project?
The 500 sq ft homes will be available at Rs 25 lakh.
Who is executing the project?
Naman Builders will execute the project on a no-profit-no-loss basis.
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