Karnataka govt to build about 2 lakh houses for poor in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Aug 1: In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'housing for all by 2022,' the Karnataka government has identified about 1,000 acres to build about two lakh dwelling units in the city for the poor, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said on Thursday.
"It is the Prime Minister's wish.. In the next three to four years everyone should have a house. In this regard, we have decided to build 10 to 12 storey buildings in Bengaluru..," he told reporters here after marathon meeting with the Finance department officials.
The chief minister further said the residential project to be taken up by the housing department would have amenities including lift.
It would be developed on the lines of projects taken up in Gujarat and a few other states.
"After a week, I will inspect two to three spots. This year we have set a target of two lakh houses. To complete this, we have identified 1,000 acres of land," Yediyurappa noted.
According to officials, the scheme was meant for urban poor, who would be provided houses at subsidised rates.
On the implementation of the recently formulated Debt Relief Act, an initiative by the outgoing chief minister H D Kumaraswamy, Yediyurappa said there were discussions on framing regulations.
"The President has given assent to the (Debt Relief) Act.
We held elaborate discussions on its implementation and making people aware of this law," he said.
The law aims at giving relief to the farmers and people from weaker section from the private money lenders, who were one of the reasons behind farmers' suicides.
On the crop insurance scheme for farmers, he said youth, who have been engaged for surveying crops, have put in a lot of efforts so that no injustice is meted out to the ryots.
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Ghaziabad woman alleges harassment for dowry, demand to maintain body like actor Nora Fatehi
Ghaziabad: A 26-year-old woman from Ghaziabad has filed a complaint against her husband and in-laws, accusing them of harassment, body shaming, and demanding dowry. In her complaint, the woman alleges that her husband repeatedly told her she should resemble Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi and body-shamed her for not meeting these expectations.
The woman, a resident of Muradnagar, was married six months ago, with her family reportedly spending over Rs 76 lakh on the wedding. In addition to the lavish wedding, the woman’s family gifted her husband a Mahindra Scorpio, along with cash and jewellery. Despite these expenses, the woman claims her in-laws continued to harass her, demanding more dowry.
The complainant, whose husband is a physical education teacher at a government school, further alleges that he frequently body-shamed her, calling her “fat and ugly.” He allegedly insisted that she exercise for three hours a day, and when she failed to comply, she was deprived of food.
The situation took a darker turn when the woman found she was pregnant two months ago. According to her statement, she informed her mother-in-law, but received no response or support. The woman reportedly claims that her husband later gave her a pill, which she later identified online as being used for abortions. She alleges that when her health began to deteriorate, her in-laws sent her back to her parents’ home. After seeking medical attention, she was informed by doctors that she had suffered a miscarriage.
She also alleged that her husband frequently watched inappropriate content online and was a habitual womaniser.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Saloni Agarwal confirmed that an FIR has been filed at the women’s police station in Ghaziabad and an investigation is underway.
