Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Mumbai Housing Project for Conservancy Staff Faces Delays
A housing project for Mumbai's sanitation workers is stuck.
It was supposed to start after a groundbreaking 10 months ago but construction has not begun.
The project is planned to cost Rs 17 crore and build 54 homes.
A former politician is concerned about the delay and the lack of progress on the project.
He is asking the government to get the project moving quickly, and may take the issue to court if the project is delayed further.
Housing project for Mumbai conservancy staff faces delays, despite groundbreaking.
Project located on Cochin Street, Fort, Mumbai, with an estimated cost of Rs 17 crore.
The Ashray Yojana aims to build 54 houses, each 238 sq ft for the staff.
Groundbreaking was in October 2024; however, no construction has started after 10 months.
Former BJP corporator Makarand Narwekar urges immediate action or faces legal recourse.
- Who
- Former BJP corporator Makarand Narwekar, BMC.
- What
- Delay in construction of a housing project for conservancy staff.
- When
- Groundbreaking in October 2024; no construction after 10 months.
- Where
- Cochin Street, Fort, Mumbai.
- Why
- Narwekar cites inaction and lack of seriousness from the BMC regarding the housing project.
Makarand Narwekar's Concerns
BMC's Response
Project Delay
Makarand Narwekar's Concerns
Delays show lack of commitment to conservancy staff's welfare.
BMC's Response
BMC's perspective unknown.
- Project Name
- Ashray Yojana
- Project Goal
- Housing for conservancy staff
- Location
- Cochin Street, Fort, Mumbai
- Estimated Cost
- Rs 17 crore
- Units Planned
- 54
- Unit Size
- 238 sq ft
- Involved Party
- BMC