Recent Housing Scheme: Rehabilitation Housing Project for Coalfield-Affected Families
The Asansol Durgapur Development Authority (ADDA) has recently been involved in a large-scale Rehabilitation Housing Project aimed at providing safe and permanent homes to residents affected by subsidence and fire hazards in the Raniganj Coalfields area.
Under this project, around 10,300 housing units are planned across Andal, Daskeary, Bijaynagar, and Jamuria...
Recent Housing Scheme: Rehabilitation Housing Project for Coalfield-Affected Families
The Asansol Durgapur Development Authority (ADDA) has recently been involved in a large-scale Rehabilitation Housing Project aimed at providing safe and permanent homes to residents affected by subsidence and fire hazards in the Raniganj Coalfields area.
Under this project, around 10,300 housing units are planned across Andal, Daskeary, Bijaynagar, and Jamuria in the Paschim Bardhaman district, with approximately 50% of the construction already completed. Once finished, these houses will be handed over to ADDA for allotment to the displaced beneficiaries.
This initiative reflects ADDA’s ongoing commitment to improving urban housing standards and providing secure shelter to vulnerable communities in the Asansol-Durgapur region.
About Asansol Durgapur Development Authority (ADDA)
The Asansol Durgapur Development Authority (ADDA) was established in 1980 under the West Bengal Town and Country (Planning and Development) Act, 1979. It functions under the Department of Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Government of West Bengal, and is responsible for planning and developing the Asansol-Durgapur industrial and urban region.
Vision
To promote sustainable, well-planned, and inclusive urban growth in the Asansol-Durgapur region by integrating modern infrastructure, affordable housing, and environmental balance.
Objectives
• To ensure planned and systematic development of the Asansol-Durgapur region.
• To provide affordable housing solutions for different income groups.
• To develop and maintain civic infrastructure such as roads, drainage, and water supply.
• To promote industrial, residential, and commercial growth in harmony with environmental sustainability.
Past Housing Schemes by ADDA
• Andal Township Housing Scheme: Developed residential plots and flats near the airport area to accommodate growing urban needs.
• Durgapur Housing Project: Plotted and apartment schemes for middle and lower-income groups with modern infrastructure.
• Kanyapur Housing Complex, Asansol: Affordable housing units aimed at urban working families.
• Low-Income Group (LIG) Housing Projects: Constructed multiple LIG flats in Asansol and Durgapur to support economically weaker sections.
Conclusion
The Asansol Durgapur Development Authority (ADDA) continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the urban landscape of West Bengal’s industrial belt. With projects like the Rehabilitation Housing for Coalfield-Affected Families and multiple residential developments, ADDA remains dedicated to ensuring sustainable urbanization and housing accessibility for all sections of society.
