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.