The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has completed and inaugurated 46,384 housing units for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Low-Income Groups (LIG) under various affordable housing and slum rehabilitation schemes. Construction of thousands of additional units is currently underway, according to an official press release.
Under the Mukhyamantri Gruh Yojana (Chief Minister’s Housing Scheme), the AMC’s Housing and Slum Networking Project has completed and inaugurated 5,158 EWS housing units and 4,985 LIG units. Additionally, 3,467 housing units have been completed under the Regulations for Rehabilitation and Redevelopment of Slum Dwellers–2010.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), the civic body has completed and inaugurated 19,465 EWS housing units. Another 10,808 units have been completed under the Slum Rehabilitation Scheme–2013, along with 2,501 LIG housing units.
Construction of Over 33,000 Housing Units Underway
The AMC is currently undertaking construction of 13,163 EWS housing units under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) and 18,470 units under the Slum Rehabilitation Scheme–2013. Work is also progressing on 1,640 LIG housing units.
Tenders Invited for 8,775 Additional Housing Units
In addition to the completed and ongoing projects, the civic body has invited tenders for approximately 8,775 housing units for EWS and LIG beneficiaries, as well as those covered under the Slum Rehabilitation Scheme–2013.
These projects are currently at different stages of the tendering and implementation process.
Through these initiatives, the AMC aims to expand affordable housing opportunities and provide better residential facilities to economically weaker sections and low-income families across Ahmedabad.