The Tamil Nadu Government announced plans to reconstruct 28,643 deteriorating flats managed by the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board over three years. Chief Minister M K Stalin revealed that 6,746 apartments will be rebuilt in the first phase, costing INR 1,146 crore. The initial phase, starting in 2024-2025, will focus on areas in Chennai, Thanjavur, and Tiruchirapalli. Since the DMK took office, the government has prioritised housing projects, completing 29,439 flats and 1.70 lakh individual houses. Additional projects, including 79,094 apartments and 89,429 individual houses, are in progress with a total expenditure of INR 6,685 crore.
The Tamil Nadu Government has announced plans to rebuild 28,643 deteriorating flats managed by the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board over the next three years. Chief Minister M K Stalin shared this information with the Assembly on Friday, stating that the initial phase will involve reconstructing 6,746 apartments.
The first phase of the project, set to begin in the 2024-2025 financial year, will cost INR 1,146 crore. It will focus on areas in Chennai such as East Cemetery Road, Kodungaiyur, and VOC, as well as locations in Thanjavur and Tiruchirapalli. Stalin noted that the Board currently oversees 1.94 lakh flats across Tamil Nadu, of which 28,643 have been identified as dilapidated and in need of reconstruction.
Since the DMK government took office, it has prioritised the Board's work, expediting the construction of 29,439 flats and 1.70 lakh individual houses over three years. Additionally, 79,094 apartments and 89,429 individual houses are at various stages of completion. The total expenditure on these projects amounts to INR 6,685 crore.
The Chief Minister emphasised that the government's approach is not limited to constructing new flats but also includes rebuilding older apartments. This comprehensive strategy aims to improve urban housing conditions throughout the state. The announcement, made under rule 110, highlights the government's commitment to addressing housing needs and improving living conditions for urban residents in Tamil Nadu. By focusing on both new construction and reconstruction of existing structures, the initiative seeks to provide better housing options for a significant number of people across the state. The project's phased approach, starting with the most critical areas, demonstrates a structured plan to tackle the issue of dilapidated housing in urban areas of Tamil Nadu.
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