The Hindu       04.09.2014 

Delhi to construct more houses under JNNURM

With the Capital falling short of the target for construction of houses under the Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday asked the Delhi Government to expedite the project.

In a review meeting it was revealed that only 22,924 dwelling units have been completed out of the sanctioned 64,184 and of these only 585 have been occupied so far. This prompted Mr. Naidu to raise the issue with Lieutenant-Governor Najeeb Jung and Chief Secretary D.M. Spolia.

He directed the Delhi Government to take necessary measures to ensure allotment and occupation of the 22,300 houses constructed besides ensuring completion of the remaining houses for which the Ministry has already released its committed share of central assistance.

The DDA has also been asked to ensure 15 per cent FAR for EWS in respect of group housing schemes as per provisions of Delhi Master Plan-2021.