Affordable housing township in Borivali gets CM’s nod
MUMBAI: An built-in township for low-income households will likely 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 anticipated to be accomplished inside three to 4 years.
The proposed township, greenlit by the state authorities on Friday, would be the first such mission in a metro metropolis in Maharashtra, below the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U). It will likely be developed by the Maharashtra Housing Development Corporation (MahaHousing), whose officers made a presentation to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday.
Officials stated the Gorai land plot 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 price, at an estimated value of ₹729 crore.
The proposed township will embrace housing items below the PMAY, which goals to supply inexpensive housing to economically weaker sections (EWS) and low-income teams (LIG). The initiative is anticipated to extend the provision of inexpensive housing in Mumbai’s western suburbs and can enhance the state authorities’s efforts to broaden housing entry for city residents by centrally sponsored schemes.
According to officers, the township will function numerous facilities. “There will be a school, hospital, playground, cultural center and a commercial area. It will also have a skill development center, which would provide employment-oriented training to youth. The homes will measure around 450 sq ft and will be available at affordable rates,” stated the official.
The township will likely be properly linked as it will likely be served by two metro stations and the proposed Versova-Dahisar coastal street.
Tryambak Kasar, managing director of MahaHousing, stated Fadnavis has instructed officers to expedite the land switch from BSNL and MTNL, in order that the mission can take off. The ground-breaking ceremony is anticipated 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,” stated Kasar.
