Bengal's Akanksha housing scheme: Affordable housing for state government employees

Bengal government's Akansha housing scheme offers state employees affordable flats on a lottery basis. Utilizing free government land, the project features various flat categories based on grade pay, with prices starting from Rs. 2200 per sq. ft. Serving government employees, excluding certain categories, can apply online with required documents and a Rs. 25,000 application fee. Property resale is restricted for 15 years or until retirement.

By TOI REAL ESTATE DESK