Karnataka to build 30,000 houses under ‘Shramik Nivas’ policy for industrial workers
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Why in news
The Karnataka government introduced the ‘Shramik Nivas’ policy to provide affordable housing for industrial workers to improve productivity.
Background
The Karnataka government plans to build 30,000 houses in the first phase of the Shramik Nivas policy. The scheme offers subsidies of up to ₹25 crore for industries that provide housing for at least 2,500 workers.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeShramik Nivas: A Karnataka government policy for affordable housing for industrial workers
- FactFirst phase target: 30,000 houses
- FactSubsidy limit: Up to ₹25 crore for industries housing 2,500 workers
For Mains
Q. Discuss how industrial housing policies can contribute to labor productivity and the socio-economic upliftment of the industrial workforce in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Labor welfare: Reducing migration stress by providing safe, localized accommodation near industrial hubs
- Fiscal incentive: Balancing industrial subsidies with the objective of creating sustainable worker housing infrastructure
Keywords: Labor Welfare · Industrial Productivity · Affordable Housing · Subsidies · Socio-economic Upliftment
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