Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde advocates a slum-free city with affordable housing

Maharashtra CM asks developers to focus on ‘Housing for All’ through affordable prices

Maharashtra CM asks developers to focus on ‘Housing for All’ through affordable prices

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde speaking here on Monday Homethon Property Expo 2022Asked private developers to keep prices of houses affordable in the city.

Speaking at the event organized by NAREDCO Maharashtra, he said that construction as an important sector should be able to provide housing for all. “It is everyone’s dream to buy a house of good quality and at affordable rates,” he said.

While NAREDCO Maharashtra president Sandeep Runwal once again urged for reduction in stamp duty so that the benefit can be passed on to home buyers, Mr Shinde asked the builders’ body to give a proper chart of what they want. Form of stamp duty.

“Thereafter, in consultation with the Finance Department, a viable golden instrument can be reached,” he said.

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Underlining the need for affordable housing, Shri Shinde said that his team is working towards better cluster development of old and dilapidated buildings and also prioritizing housing for police personnel. “My vision is to make Mumbai a slum-free and healthy city,” he said.