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Chhattisgarh Unveils Solar-Powered PMAY Homes for Tribals

Representative image RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh has introduced an innovative initiative, the first of its kind in India, by installing rooftop solar panels on the Prime Minister Janman Awas homes of Pahadi Korwa families, recognized as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group. This aims to provide some of the state’s poorest tribal households with durable housing and minimal electricity expenses. In the pilot phase, rooftop solar systems have been set up on eight residences of Pahadi Korwa families in the remote Gudurumuda village, located in the Podi-Uproda block of Korba district. Officials from Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL) noted that this…

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CAG Report Highlights Issues in Chhattisgarh Housing Scheme

RAIPUR: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has identified critical deficiencies in the execution of key welfare and infrastructure initiatives in Chhattisgarh. This includes urban housing, labor welfare, and renewable energy projects, as detailed in the Performance and Compliance Audit (Civil) Report for the period ending March 2023. The report, presented in the state assembly by Finance Minister O P Choudhary on Wednesday, consists of three chapters focused on audit planning, expenditure analysis, the performance audit of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U), and a compliance audit of welfare schemes managed by the Labor Department. It…

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Chhattisgarh: Builder Must Buy Back Plot at Double Price

RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed a builder to repurchase a plot from a consumer at twice its original price, citing unfair trade practices and service deficiencies. In 2015, Dayawati Chauhan acquired a 1,000 sq ft plot through a registered agreement with the builder, which included a buyback clause. This clause stipulated that if she sought to resell the plot after five to five-and-a-half years, the builder would repurchase it at double the purchase price. After the designated period, Chauhan requested the builder to honor the buyback clause, but her request was turned down. Initially, she…

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Godrej Properties buys 50 acres in Raipur

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: Godrej Properties (GPL) has acquired 50 acres of land in Raipur, which will primarily feature plotted residential units with an estimated saleable area of 9.5 lakh sq ft. Gaurav Pandey, MD & CEO of the company, stated, “This acquisition marks another significant step in our expansion journey as we aim to strengthen our presence in emerging real estate markets across India. It strategically aligns with our goal of entering high-growth cities through plotted developments.” Recently, the company secured an additional 43 acres of land for a plotted development in Sector 40, Panipat, with…

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Chhattisgarh Cabinet OKs Authority to Enhance Urban Growth

Representative image created by AI RAIPUR: On Friday, the Chhattisgarh cabinet approved a series of transformative proposals, highlighted by the establishment of the State Capital Region Authority (SCRA), modeled after Delhi’s NCR. This authority aims to manage rapid urbanization across Raipur, Durg-Bhilai, and Nava Raipur Atal Nagar through systematic and sustainable development. Chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at the Secretariat in Nava Raipur, the cabinet recognized projections indicating the region could accommodate nearly five million residents by 2031, emphasizing the critical need for efficient land utilization and environmental safeguards. A government statement revealed that the SCRA will prioritize…