Raipur/New Delhi. Tokhan Sahu, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, today announced that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is approving a flagship demonstration housing project in Ratanpur, Chhattisgarh. Developed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0, this project is a significant step towards mainstreaming green and emerging technologies in India's housing sector, with Chhattisgarh becoming a major demonstration hub for their implementation.
The project will be implemented with 100 percent central funding, with full central assistance, and an estimated investment of approximately ₹10 crore. The project will construct a maximum of 40 high-quality housing units using innovative, disaster-resilient, and sustainable technologies.
Unlike the traditional ownership model, these units will be designated for social purposes and will be used for community use and by devotees/pilgrims coming from across the state and across the country to visit the Siddha Shakti Peeth Mata Mahamaya. This initiative is expected to strengthen local infrastructure, promote religious tourism, and community well-being.
Underscoring the government's commitment under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Shri Sahu said this initiative symbolizes our ongoing efforts to promote innovative, sustainable, and affordable housing solutions. Ratanpur will serve as a live laboratory for new-generation construction technologies, ensuring faster execution, improved structural quality, and higher cost-efficiency.
He further stated that such projects align with the goal of Housing for All and accelerate inclusive urban development by demonstrating the viability of alternative construction materials over traditional brick-and-mortar methods. The formal project proposal has been submitted to the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee for final approval. The Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council is leading the preparation of the detailed project report to ensure construction meets the highest global standards for green housing. Utilizing technologies that reduce carbon footprint and construction time—with a targeted completion time of 12-15 months—the Ratanpur project is expected to become a role model for future urban housing in Chhattisgarh and the country.