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Rajaji Nagar housing project nears occupancy, awaits final utility

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The first phase of the Rajaji Nagar rehabilitation housing project is nearing completion, with a new apartment block ready for occupancy pending only a water supply connection from KWA. The power connection from KSEB has already been established, allowing the city corporation to commence the allotment process. Officials anticipate that the first group of families will move into the new flats by the second week of August. Implemented by Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Ltd (SCTL) under the Smart Cities Mission, this project represents a significant advancement in the redevelopment of Rajaji Nagar, one of the oldest and most densely populated…

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Thiruvananthapuram to Revive Poonkulam Housing After 17 Years

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The city corporation is set to revive its long-stalled housing project at Poonkulam under the Basic Services to the Urban Poor (BSUP) scheme. Initially launched in 2008, the project halted midway due to financial issues. The scheme aimed to build 120 houses across six blocks for underprivileged families but progressed only halfway, with just two floors completed. Managed by Nirmithi Kendra, the project had an estimated budget of Rs 2.96 crore in its inception, which ballooned to nearly Rs 9 crore over the years, with no further advancement. Now, it has been downsized to rehabilitate 32 families, and the…