MUMBAI: An built-in township for low-income households shall be constructed in Borivali west, on 28 acres of land belonging to 2 authorities entities. The mega-project, to be developed at Shimpoli and mainland Gorai, is predicted to be accomplished inside three to 4 years.
The proposed township, greenlighted by the state authorities on Friday, would be the first such challenge in a metro metropolis in Maharashtra, beneath the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U). It shall be developed by the Maharashtra Housing Development Corporation (MahaHousing), whose officers made a presentation to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday.
Officials mentioned the Gorai land parcel is owned by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and the Shimpoli plot by Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL). Together, the land to be developed measures 28.84 acres.
Fadnavis has accredited the proposal to switch the land from BSNL and MTNL to MahaHousing on the Ready Reckoner fee, at an estimated price of ₹729 crore.
The proposed township will embrace housing models beneath the PMAY, which goals to supply inexpensive housing to economically weaker sections (EWS) and low-income teams (LIG). The initiative is predicted to extend the provision of inexpensive housing in Mumbai’s western suburbs and can increase the state authorities’s efforts to broaden housing entry for city residents via centrally sponsored schemes.
According to officers, the township will characteristic varied facilities. “There will be a school, hospital, playground, cultural centre and a commercial area. It will also have a skill development centre, which would provide employment-oriented training to youth. The homes will measure around 450 sq ft and will be available at affordable rates,” mentioned the official.
The township shall be effectively linked as will probably be served by two metro stations and the proposed Versova-Dahisar coastal highway.
Tryambak Kasar, managing director of MahaHousing, mentioned Fadnavis has advised officers to expedite the land switch from BSNL and MTNL, in order that the challenge can take off. The ground-breaking ceremony is predicted to be held in two to 3 months.
“This will be not just any other housing project but will boast amenities like a school, hospital and many other facilities. It will be the first such project in a metro city in Maharashtra,” mentioned Kasar.
