<p>Housing Minister V Somanna said, “The government has taken up development of 2,736 acres of lands under 19 projects at a cost of Rs 1,888 crore to distribute 41,040 residential sites.”</p>.<p>Speaking to media persons in Mysuru, on Friday, Somanna said, “Tender process is underway for eight projects, for development of 357 acres of land, at a cost of Rs 159 crore. Works are under progress on 2,015 acres of land under 16 projects to provide 25,732 sites and 70 houses at a cost of Rs 894 crore.”</p>.<p>He said, “Steps have been taken for the development of 30,000 sites in Bengaluru, on 1,938 acres of land at a cost of Rs 3,455 crore in villages under Jiigani hobli, Surya Nagar Fourth Stage, all modern amenities, under Pradan Mantri Township project.”</p>.<p>“Since Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa assumed office, the government has distributed a total of 1,536 properties, including 1,134 sites, 380 houses,16 community amenity sites and six commercial sites, under various projects, garnering Rs 400 crore,” Somanna said.</p>.<p>“Besides earning revenue, the government intends to provide affordable housing for the needy. It is decided to provide sites at 50% discount to physically-challenged persons and widows. Plans are afoot to provide 1.62 lakh houses in rural areas, 20 houses in each village, to economically backward families,” the minister said.</p>
<p>Housing Minister V Somanna said, “The government has taken up development of 2,736 acres of lands under 19 projects at a cost of Rs 1,888 crore to distribute 41,040 residential sites.”</p>.<p>Speaking to media persons in Mysuru, on Friday, Somanna said, “Tender process is underway for eight projects, for development of 357 acres of land, at a cost of Rs 159 crore. Works are under progress on 2,015 acres of land under 16 projects to provide 25,732 sites and 70 houses at a cost of Rs 894 crore.”</p>.<p>He said, “Steps have been taken for the development of 30,000 sites in Bengaluru, on 1,938 acres of land at a cost of Rs 3,455 crore in villages under Jiigani hobli, Surya Nagar Fourth Stage, all modern amenities, under Pradan Mantri Township project.”</p>.<p>“Since Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa assumed office, the government has distributed a total of 1,536 properties, including 1,134 sites, 380 houses,16 community amenity sites and six commercial sites, under various projects, garnering Rs 400 crore,” Somanna said.</p>.<p>“Besides earning revenue, the government intends to provide affordable housing for the needy. It is decided to provide sites at 50% discount to physically-challenged persons and widows. Plans are afoot to provide 1.62 lakh houses in rural areas, 20 houses in each village, to economically backward families,” the minister said.</p>