Government to introduce new slum policy
By Express News Service
31 Jan 2010 05:50:00 AM IST
BHUBANESWAR: The State Government is all set to introduce a new policy and strategy on slum-dwellers soon.
Calling the builders to take advantage of various schemes of the Centre towards providing low-cost housing for the economically weaker sections, middle class and urban poor, Urban Development Secretary Arun Kumar Panda today said while thinking about profit margins from big projects, the realtors must come forward with unique and low-cost projects to help the needy.
Speaking at the inauguration of fifth regional office of National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) here, Panda said a trust building atmosphere between the people and the realtors must be developed in the region.
He also advised stakeholders of NAREDCO to bring new ideas and suggestions to the notice of the Government so that a proper road map can be laid and a time line is set to address housing problems in the Capital and other emerging urban pockets of the State.
As recognition to its growth status and future potential in the entire eastern region, the Temple City today got the opportunity to have a regional centre of NAREDCO after Mumbai, Hyderabad, Jaipur and New Delhi. The Orissa Chapter of the national body was also inaugurated on the occasion.
BDA vice-chairman DK Singh said as according to the new comprehensive development plan of the city, a tremendous potential is likely to be tapped by stakeholders involved in urban housing, NAREDCO can be the proper platform to build a credible interface in this regard.
While BMC Commissioner Gadadhar Parida hinted at making the Capital a slum-free zone by adopting a proper planning for 377 habitations, his Cuttack counterpart RN Nanda said quality control must be the new mantra for builders.
Vice-president, NAREDCO eastern chapter, Anup Mohapatra called for a better coordination among all stakeholders.
NAREDCO president Rohtas Goel spoke.
© Copyright 2008 ExpressBuzz
By Express News Service
31 Jan 2010 05:50:00 AM IST
BHUBANESWAR: The State Government is all set to introduce a new policy and strategy on slum-dwellers soon.
Calling the builders to take advantage of various schemes of the Centre towards providing low-cost housing for the economically weaker sections, middle class and urban poor, Urban Development Secretary Arun Kumar Panda today said while thinking about profit margins from big projects, the realtors must come forward with unique and low-cost projects to help the needy.
Speaking at the inauguration of fifth regional office of National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) here, Panda said a trust building atmosphere between the people and the realtors must be developed in the region.
He also advised stakeholders of NAREDCO to bring new ideas and suggestions to the notice of the Government so that a proper road map can be laid and a time line is set to address housing problems in the Capital and other emerging urban pockets of the State.
As recognition to its growth status and future potential in the entire eastern region, the Temple City today got the opportunity to have a regional centre of NAREDCO after Mumbai, Hyderabad, Jaipur and New Delhi. The Orissa Chapter of the national body was also inaugurated on the occasion.
BDA vice-chairman DK Singh said as according to the new comprehensive development plan of the city, a tremendous potential is likely to be tapped by stakeholders involved in urban housing, NAREDCO can be the proper platform to build a credible interface in this regard.
While BMC Commissioner Gadadhar Parida hinted at making the Capital a slum-free zone by adopting a proper planning for 377 habitations, his Cuttack counterpart RN Nanda said quality control must be the new mantra for builders.
Vice-president, NAREDCO eastern chapter, Anup Mohapatra called for a better coordination among all stakeholders.
NAREDCO president Rohtas Goel spoke.
© Copyright 2008 ExpressBuzz
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