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Shri Hardeep Singh Puri Honble Minister of State IC Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs MoHUA released a ARHCs Knowledge Pack AKP here today via a Video Conference. Shri Durga Shanker Mishra Secretary MoHUA presided over the function which was attended by senior officers of State GovernmentsUTs and representatives of NAREDCO CREDAI FICCI CII and ASSOCHAM connected through webinar. COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in massive reverse migration of workers urban poor in the country. In line with Honble Prime Ministers clarion call of Atmanirbhar Bharat Union Cabinet on July 8 2020 approved Affordable Rental Housing Complexes ARHCs as a sub scheme under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban to provide ease of living to urban migrantspoor.ARHCs will be implemented through two ModelsModel-1 Utilizing existing Government funded vacant houses to convert into ARHCs through Public Private Partnership or by public agencies for a period of 25 years.The scheme provides an opportunity for all StatesUTs to convert their existing vacant houses constructed under various Central State Government schemes into ARHCs.A model RFP has been shared with all States for customisation and issuance by them to select a concessionaire. Model-2 Construction Operation and Maintenance of ARHCs by Public Private Entities on their own available vacant land for a period of 25 years.A large portion of available vacant land is lying unutilized with various Industries Trade Associations Manufacturing Companies Educational Health Institutions Development Authorities Housing Boards Central State Public Sector Undertakings PSUs and other such Entities. By providing with appropriate policy support enabling suitable provisions and incentives these available vacant lands can be utilised effectively for developing affordable housing facilities to migrants poor.Further MoHUA will issue Expression of Interest EoI for shortlisting of Entities by ULBs to Construct Operate and Maintain ARHCs on their own available vacant land. ARHCs Knowledge Pack includes following documentsMemorandum of Agreement MoA to be signed with StatesUTsOperational Guidelines of ARHCsModel Request for Proposal RFP for selection of Concessionaire by StatesUTsULBs under Model-1Expression of Interest EOI for shortlisting of Entities under Model-2Frequently Asked Questions FAQ. ARHC scheme has been framed after series of consultation with concerned Central MinistriesDepartments StatesUTs and other Private Public stakeholders. AKP has been devised to provide support to all stakeholders in implementing ARHCs. A continued cooperation in successful implementation of this Scheme will not only benefit urban migrantspoor in need but also accelerate entrepreneurship and investment in rental housing market and give boost to the economy. It will be a win-win-win model for all.IncentivesBenefits proposed for PrivatePublic Entities To make this a lucrative and viable business opportunity for Entities Central Govt. will provide Concessional Project finance under Affordable Housing Fund AHF Priority Sector Lending PSL Exemption in Income Tax and GST and Technology Innovation Grant for promotion of innovative technologies in ARHCs. Further StateUT Govt. will provide Use Permission changes 50 additional FARFSI free of cost Single Window Approval within 30 days Trunk Infrastructure facility and Municipal charges at par with residential property.A mobile application of CREDAI - Awaas App and an e-Commerce Portal of NAREDCO - Housing For All was launched by the Housing Minister on the occasion. These online platforms will leverage technology and provide benefits to home buyers in changing market practices by providing effective solutions. These will serve as gateway for home buyers from around the world to connect with developers and choose their dream homes from RERA registered projects.The event had a large participation from StatesUTsULBs from across the country Real Estate industry captains and industry Chambers. All stakeholders had first-hand familiarization with ARHC scheme and its implementation tools in the form of AKP. MoHUA will extend all possible support for successful implementation of the scheme.
