Delhi to build 35,000 flats for poor

The Delhi Government plans to build around 35,000 flats for the economically weaker sections in the next two years. These flats will be constructed under the Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission at a cost of Rs 1,900 crore. Three projects relating to construction of around 35,000 flats have been awarded to Housing and Urban Development Corporation. Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation will construct 18,760 flats at Pooth Khurd at an estimated cost of Rs 1,020 crore. It will also build 8,420 flats at Tikri at an estimated cost of Rs 465 crore. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board will undertake construction of 7,620 flats in Savda Ghevra-III at an estimated cost of Rs 408 crore. Contact: Government of Delhi. Website: www.delhigovt.nic.in