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Approving the land pooling policy the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) said the Capital is set to get 17 lakh houses under the policy.
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In the authority’s meeting, chaired by Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Anil Baijal, it was also decided that over five lakh houses will be provided to the economically weaker section (EWS).
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The policy now awaits the nod from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
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In the policy approved, the floor area ratio (FAR) has been restricted to 200.
Land Pooling policy
Source
The Hindu