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New Flats for Jute Mill Workers at Just ’50,000: Shuvendu-Government Launches Pilot Project
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News18•29-09-2026, 14:43
New Flats for Jute Mill Workers at Just ’50,000: Shuvendu-Government Launches Pilot Project
- •The state government will provide new flats for jute mill workers at just 50,000 rupees.
- •The remaining cost of the flat will be covered by central and state government grants, and the labor department.
- •Initially, the project is being launched on a pilot basis in North 24 Parganas and Hooghly districts.
- •Applicants must belong to the economically weaker section, with an annual family income not exceeding 3 lakh rupees, and must not own any other permanent house.
- •Each flat will have two rooms, a kitchen, and a toilet, with a carpet area of approximately 320 to 450 square feet.
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Eligible jute mill workers will be able to get a new flat for just 50,000 rupees under this state government pilot project, while the remaining cost is covered by central and state grants and the labor department.
Applicants must belong to the economically weaker section with an annual family income not exceeding 3 lakh rupees, must not own a permanent house anywhere, and must not have received government housing benefits in the last 20 years.
Each flat will have a carpet area of approximately 320 to 450 square feet and will feature two rooms, a kitchen, and a toilet within a four-story G+3 building structure.
