Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai
Mumbai, Apr 10: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday approved the acquisition of land owned by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) in Borivali for development of affordable housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).
The decision was taken at a meeting of the Maharashtra Housing Development Authority chaired by the chief minister at the Sahyadri Guest House.
According to officials, a total of 28.84 acres of reserved land located at Gorai (BSNL) and Shimpoli (MTNL) in Borivali will be acquired at ready reckoner rates for Rs 729 crore.
The project is expected to facilitate the construction of over 1,000 housing units under the PMAY scheme, aimed at providing affordable homes to eligible beneficiaries in Mumbai.