BDA allocates affordable housing to slum-dwellers in lottery
The schemes are aimed at providing secure and dignified housing to the urban poor residing in slums and informal settlements.
The allocation saw 24 beneficiaries receiving houses under Barunei Enclave AHP in Subudhipur, nine under Santi Nagar Awas Yojana (Keshari Residency) and five under the Nilamadhab Awas scheme in Chandrasekharpur.
BDA vice-chairman N Thirumala Naik, who present at the event, emphasized the authority's commitment to inclusive urban development.
"Our aim is to provide more than just shelter — we strive to ensure a better quality of life with access to essential infrastructure and basic services," he added.
During the draw, beneficiaries participated by picking tokens from a transparent box under the supervision of officials. Each beneficiary is required to pay Rs 1.5 lakh to secure a flat under AHP. "This initiative marks a crucial step in BDA's ongoing efforts to relocate slums and improve living conditions for the urban poor in the city," a BDA official said.
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