KHB Unveils Duplex Housing Scheme for Middle-Income Families in Bengaluru

The Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) has launched a new duplex housing scheme in Bengaluru with a view to offering affordable yet quality dwellings for middle-income groups. The scheme, launched by the Housing Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan, will comprise 1,017 duplex houses in the Suryanagar Phase-3 layout adjacent to Chandapura on the city periphery.

Every unit, ranging from Rs 65 lakh to Rs 75 lakh, will be constructed on a 30x40 ft area and equipped with contemporary amenities. The houses are anticipated to meet the increasing need for spacious but affordable housing in the Bengaluru metropolitan area. 

Key Highlights-

• KHB launches 1,017 affordable duplex homes in Suryanagar Phase-3, Bengaluru
• Homes priced between Rs 65–75 lakh, targeting middle-income buyers
• Lottery-based allocation with applications opening end of July

"KHB is doing this for the first time by building duplex homes in such large scale. We are not only constructing houses but also modern and habitable communities," Zameer Ahmed Khan stated when making the announcement. He reiterated how the government is dedicated to providing homeownership to middle-class families.

Applications for the residential units would be invited by the end of July. The scheme would have a lottery-based system for allocation to maintain transparency and even-handed treatment of all applicants.

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The officials added that the planning would incorporate parks, civic facilities, and access to basic services to provide a complete living experience. "We will aim to deliver a timely project with high standards of construction," a senior KHB official said.

The announcement is part of KHB's larger plan to deal with the shortage of housing in the city while encouraging orderly urban growth. The action has been hailed by residents and housing rights campaigners alike.