Mumbai Police to Get 45,000 New Homes: Cabinet Approves Housing Township Project
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News18•18-01-2026, 09:53
Mumbai Police to Get 45,000 New Homes: Cabinet Approves Housing Township Project
- •The Maharashtra state cabinet approved the 'Police Housing Township' project to build 45,000 government residences for police officers and personnel in Mumbai.
- •The project, chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis, aims to develop approximately five crore square feet with an estimated cost of Rs 20,000 crore.
- •Funding will be 30% from the government and 70% from loans by banks and financial institutions.
- •The initiative addresses the current shortage, as only 22,904 residences are available for 51,308 Mumbai Police personnel, with 3,777 being dilapidated.
- •The new housing will enable police to perform duties more promptly and efficiently by residing closer to their workplaces.
Why It Matters: Maharashtra cabinet approves Rs 20,000 crore project for 45,000 police homes in Mumbai to boost efficiency.
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