NAGPUR: In a major milestone under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) on Sunday handed over possession of 480 flats to economically weaker section (EWS) beneficiaries under the project Swapniketan, located at Mouza Wanjara. The symbolic key was handed over by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and minister of state Ashish Jaiswal.
Addressing the gathering, CM Fadnavis congratulated the new homeowners and praised the quality of construction undertaken by NMC. “The same quality flat is being sold for Rs18 lakh in the adjacent scheme, but citizens are getting the flat under PMAY for Rs9 lakh,” said Fadnavis.
He also proposed that similar PMAY buildings — with at least 1,000 flats — should be developed in each of Nagpur’s six assembly constituencies to ensure accessible housing for all. “PM Modi has already provided funds for building 30 lakh houses in the state this year. Out of the 12 crore population of Maharashtra, over 1.5 crore will be able to live in their own homes thanks to PM Modi,” said Fadnavis.
He also reaffirmed the govt’s commitment to regularising slum dwellings and providing ownership rights to all families in the coming years.
Fadnavis also instructed that the newly built Arogya Vardhini Kendra (Urban Health Wellness Centre) be showcased as a model of architectural excellence. Stressing Nagpur’s place among India’s green cities, he encouraged citizens to reduce private vehicle usage and make greater use of the eco-friendly electric bus service made available by the city administration.
“Steps are being taken so that the private vehicle usage is reduced in the city and people should use public transport. In the future, Metro and E-bus services will be provided within 300m to 500m distance from any person’s home, especially in suburbs,” said Fadnavis.
During the event, city beautification projects were also unveiled, including landscaping and decorative works under Mahdi Bagh, Dahi Bazar, Sakkardara, and Dighori flyovers. Notable among these were graffiti artworks at JP Nagar Metro Station, mural paintings of women and bicycles at major junctions, and a mural of an astronaut at Narendra Nagar Chowk.
The teams from NMC, SDPL, and PMC were felicitated by the chief minister for their excellent implementation of the PMAY project.
