New Delhi (PTI): Seeking reservation of land for affordable housing and survey of all slums in cities across India, the Centre has asked all state governments and Union Territories to amend town planning and other related laws for this.
In a letter written to all chief ministers, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Minister Kumari Selja has sought the amendment to town planning for reservation of land for affordable housing.
"You may kindly consider amending town planning, urban area development, municipal and other related laws to provide for reservation of land for affordable housing, basic amenities and informal sector activities of the poor," Ms. Selja stated in her letter.
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