Rustomjee Group builds housing facility for labourers in Thane

Thane: In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the Indian real estate industry, the Rustomjee Group has introduced a labour housing facility at the construction site of Rustomjee Urbania in Thane which has several facilities for the site workers. 

The facility spans 35,000 sq ft  and is designed to accommodate 500 workers across 84 well-ventilated rooms, each measuring 10 ft by 10 ft and housing up to six individuals.

From well-designed living spaces to hygiene, clean cooking (gas-enabled), and dining facilities, every element has been planned with care. The facility includes 29 toilets, 9 urinals, and 15 dedicated bathing points, ensuring clean and accessible sanitation. 

A UV-based water purification system provides safe drinking water, while a fully equipped canteen—powered by 42 double-burner gas stoves—can serve up to 280 workers at a time.

“This initiative reinforces our long-term vision to raise the standard of worker welfare in the real estate industry. We hope this sets a benchmark that can be progressively adopted across our projects and inspires a broader shift towards more inclusive and responsible development,” said Boman Rustom Irani, Chairman & Managing Director, Rustomjee Group.

Beyond essentials, the facility also fosters community and recreation—with an open gym, sports zones, a projector room for after-hours leisure, a full-time doctor’s clinic, maternity room, barber shop, crèche, retail outlets, and an entertainment room—ensuring every aspect of worker well-being is cared for.

Plans are already underway to implement similar models at other Rustomjee projects, reinforcing the Group’s vision of holistic, integrated development—one that includes its workforce at every step.

The labour housing incorporates eco-conscious infrastructure, including a 40 KLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) that recycles water for flushing and landscaping, and a 200 KG Organic Waste Composter (OWC) to manage kitchen waste on-site. A comprehensive fire protection network, with 13-yard hydrants, 900 LPM fire pumps, and sprinklers in critical areas like the gas bank and kitchen, ensures round-the-clock safety. Efficient Hutments: Workers' accommodation built with PUF panels, offering thermal insulation to maintain cooler indoor temperatures

In a statement, Anupam Verma, CEO, Kapstone Constructions, a Rustomjee Group Company, said, “Housing for workforce is typically seen as a checkbox requirement. At Rustomjee, we’ve redefined that. We have engineered this with the same precision and care we apply to our flagship residences. Every detail—from safety systems to sanitation and recreation—has been curated to ensure that our workforce is cared for like any resident of an urban township.”