CM hands over keys to new police housing
Developed by the Maharashtra State Police Housing and Welfare Corporation at a cost of Rs 34 crore, the project is located in Juna Budgwar Peth.
It features 168 new 2-BHK apartments, each measuring 538 square feet, spread across three seven-story buildings.
The new housing is a significant step in providing modern living spaces for police personnel and their families.
The campus includes amenities such as elevators, a garden area, parking, a playground for children, a walking track for senior citizens, a solar system, fire safety measures, a temple and an STP plant.
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