Mysuru: The state government has resolved to buy private lands in places where government land was not available for housing projects, said Minister for Housing M. Krishnappa on Tuesday.
Krishnappa who spoke to reporters said that it was challenge in towns and cities for housing projects as the availability of land was an issue. Up to Rs. 25 lakh will be spent on developing the land constructing houses to ensure that nobody remained homeless. Rs 2,500 crore will be spent to build 45,000 houses for those living in slums, he said.
Under the Rajiv Gandhi Housing Scheme, the government has set a target to build 9.75 lakh houses. Already, four lakh houses have been built and remaining will be built by next year spending over Rs 2,000 crore. “We are also ready to purchase lands even paying a sum of Rs. 75 lakh an acre as in the case of Bengaluru and nearby places. By 2016-17, at least six lakh houses will be allotted to the beneficiaries and the officials have been asked to ensure proper selection of beneficiaries under the scheme,” he said.
The minister also said that the selection process of beneficiaries would be fair and transparent.