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Kerala Govt Ensures Steady Funds for Life Mission Houses

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: M B Rajesh, the local self-government and excise minister, assured the assembly on Wednesday that the state government is dedicated to resolving delays in fund disbursements for housing construction under the Life Mission project, emphasizing significant progress made thus far. In response to a query from Congress MLA P C Vishnunath, Rajesh reported that since the project’s initiation in 2017 until September 16, 2025, 595,536 beneficiaries have been identified. Out of this number, 462,412 families now occupy completed homes, while an additional 133,124 houses are in various stages of construction. “By the end of the current government’s tenure, over…

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Settle Pattayam Land Violations Now

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: On Wednesday, the state cabinet approved the rules for implementing the Kerala Land Assignment (Amendment) Act, which will allow for the regularization of pattayam lands that have previously violated conditions, as well as provide for alternative uses under regulation. This decision symbolizes the next phase in the process that began with the passage of the amendment in the assembly last year. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated that the measure aims to resolve longstanding issues in the high ranges. “Since 2016, addressing land-related problems for the residents in the high ranges has been a major goal of this government. This…

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Kerala Govt Approves ₹1,500 Crore Loan for LIFE Mission Housing

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: On Wednesday, the state cabinet granted in-principle approval to secure a loan of ₹1,500 crore from Hudco, guaranteed by the government, through KURDFC for the LIFE Mission housing initiative. Of the total ₹1,500 crore, ₹1,100 crore will fund the construction of 127,601 houses, while ₹400 crore will be allocated for housing assistance to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries in gram panchayats where they make up the majority of the LIFE list. The borrowing will occur over two years, with ₹750 crore earmarked for each of the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The loan will be repaid over 15…

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Kerala RERA Lets Flat Owners Take Over Under-Construction Units

KOCHI: In a groundbreaking ruling, the Kerala Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) has permitted a flat allottees association to assume control of an under-construction apartment complex from its developer. K-RERA exercised its special authority under the Real Estate Regulation and Development Act, 2016, to facilitate the takeover of the nine-storey apartment complex located in Angamaly. The registered association, MIR CINTRA, approached K-RERA after the promoter, MIR Builders and Developers Pvt Ltd, failed to deliver the flats to the allottees. The association highlighted that despite collecting ₹15.06 crore from them, the developer had not even completed the structural work of the…

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Minister hands land documents to 120 Ernakulam families

KOCHI: M B Rajesh, the local self-government minister, emphasized that self-governing bodies should initiate projects that fulfill the aspirations of families. His remarks came during the inauguration of land document distribution for 120 landless families, part of the Ernakulam district panchayat’s annual plan for 2025-26 under the LIFE project, held on Monday. The various initiatives implemented by the district panchayat are greatly beneficial to the community. The decision to procure land for the landless is a promising step. The minister also noted that this initiative would reinforce the LIFE project. During the event, outgoing district collector NSK Umesh, who is…

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Kerala Launches Neurodiversity-Friendly Workspace in Kochi Metro

KOCHI: Kerala is inaugurating its first coworking space that embraces neurodiversity, aimed at fostering an inclusive workspace for individuals with varied needs. The facility, named ‘i by Infopark’, spans 48,000 square feet and is situated at the Ernakulam South Metro Station. Facilities can accommodate over 550 professionals, featuring flexible work settings with modern amenities, as highlighted by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday. He mentioned that this initiative could set a standard for future projects and will be expanded across the state to promote innovation and job creation. The Chief Minister elaborated in a Facebook post, “Covering an area of…

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Kochi: Key Hurdle Cleared for Infopark Phase III Land Pooling

AI-generated Representative Image KOCHI: The development of Infopark’s proposed Phase III campus, spanning 300 acres in Kizhakkambalam panchayat, is progressing as the Local Self Government Department (LSGD) officially designated the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) as the land pooling agency for the initiative. The government previously decided to implement the Phase III project through a land pooling model and appointed GCDA as the executing agency. However, since Kizhakkambalam falls outside GCDA’s jurisdiction, the agency had to seek special approval to move forward. With the latest order from the LSGD, GCDA is now authorized to conduct land pooling in the region.…

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Bonacaud Housing Revamp in Thiruvananthapuram by December

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Law and Industries Minister P Rajeeve has announced that the renovation of the dilapidated housing units linked to the defunct estate in Bonacaud will be completed by December. He mentioned that the workers will receive their renovated homes as a New Year gift. While inaugurating the renovation project, Rajeeve asserted that the government is committed to reopening the tea estate. The renovation encompasses 43 housing units that will benefit 186 families, costing Rs 4 crore, with Rs 2 crore contributed by the plantation department and Rs 2 crore from the labour department’s Plantation Workers Relief Fund. The District Construction…

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Kerala: Stamp Duty Relief for Life Mission Beneficiaries

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The cabinet approved the tripartite agreement for the Wayanad Township project on Thursday and appointed S Suhas as the special officer for its execution. The cabinet also decided to waive registration and stamp duty charges for Life Mission beneficiaries acquiring land for housing, contingent upon certification from the district collector or designated officer. This exemption was similarly granted to nine flood-affected families who received homes built by the Muthoot Pappachan Foundation in Chittar village. A tribal taluk supply office will be established in Attapadi, Palakkad, with new posts, including taluk supply officer and rationing inspector, created, and staff reallocated…

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Wayanad Township Set for Completion by December 2025: Minister

AI-generated Representative Image KOZHIKODE: Revenue Minister K Rajan announced that the housing project for the victims of the Mundakkai-Chooralmala disaster at Elstone Estate will be completed by December 2025. The development will accommodate over 1,662 individuals in 410 houses, with 140 residents each receiving a seven-cent plot. Rajan revealed that the government has allocated ₹108 crore for rehabilitation efforts and called for increased machinery use to remove debris from Punnapuzha. The minister disclosed that ₹3.6 crore has been earmarked for Kudumbashree’s micro plan, and ₹43.7 crore has been spent on acquiring land at Elstone Estate. Furthermore, a total of ₹13.3…