Sukhobrishti
Affordable LIG and MIG Housing Project
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Shukhobrishti in New Town, Kolkata; the largest mass housing project in the country today which attempts to provide affordable homes to all . The project is initiated by - a Government owned company, set up for the state infrastructure development with a focus on New Town, Kolkata. Shukhobrishti, the largest mass housing project in the country is developed by - a group group company company of , one of the biggest names in construction and real estate industry in the country today. Developed on 150 acres of land, the township Shukhobrishti , aims to provide affordable homes with facilities usually associated with high-end residential complexes. There are 20,000 apartments built exclusively for low and middle income group of the society. Shukhobrishti has set a new benchmark in terms of quality and design for the affordable housing segment. Keeping in view the aspirations of our customers, a new 3BHK apartment is being introduced in this phase - again a very first for the affordable housing segment in Kolkata.
Shukhobrishti Shukhobrishti once completed will be home to nearly 1,00,000 people. people. As per Urban Ministry norms, this can be termed as a "B" class municipality. municipality . The first 5 phases of Shukhobrishti are now complete, and is already home to about 7,000 families. And now booking for the 6 th phase is in progress. With 73% of its area open to the sky, Shukhobrishti promises to be an abode like no
Location E1/E2, Action Area III, Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal 700135
Government Policy Sukhobrishti Model of Affordable Housing and New Townships THE GENESIS OF THE SUKHOBRISHTI PROJECT •
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WBHIDCO advertised for an expression of interest (EOI) from companies in 2005 to develop an area of 150 acres in Rajar Hat for mass housing. The EOI published by the WBHIDCO mentioned that SPVs or JVCs could apply provided they had an average annual turnover of Rs 200 crore or more in the relevant field during the last four years. Out of the companies who applied, Bengal Shapoorji Housing Development Pvt. Ltd., the highest scoring bidder was selected. Bengal Shapoorji is a part of the Shapoorji Pallonji group, a leading construction company in the country.
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The Left Front Government of West Bengal allotted the 150acre plot to the Shapoorji-Pallonji Group on a cross-subsidization scheme in which WBHIDCO decided that the preferred bidder for the project would be offered 50 acres of land in the New Town at a sub-market price. The contractor would be free to engage in any profit-making real-estate business in this la nd subject to the condition that he would not wait to generate profits from here before starting the construction of Sukohbrishti. Work on Sukhobrishti would have to run concurrently. Bengal Shapoorji plans an IT/ ITES industry in the 50 acre complex that was given as an ‘incentive’ to them. This is a combination of a cross-subsidization an d a public leverage model wherein the construction company is incentivized to use the revenues generated from the 50 acres given for real estate development to cross-subsidize the LIG and MIG units. By giving Bengal Shapoorji the 50-acre land at a rate lower than the market price, the government has used public funds as a mode of subsidy. The timescale of operations is medium term, and closed-ended. In this case IT/ ITES industry, a focus of the Government of West Bengal also benefits from this strategy. By doing this, the government has encouraged and induced private sector decision makers to align wit h public policy goals. Public leverage has a particular significance in regeneration strategies for disadvantaged communities, and the WBH IDCO has appropriately used Bengal Shapoorji as the means for realizing the goal of low-cost housing for the masses. The Sukhobrishti model demonstrates a viable
by which state governments can build new townships without incurring
Shukhobrishti is well connected from the other parts of the city by several AC and Non AC Bus services. Existing Bus-routes are as follows: AC-4A
Parnasree (Behala)-Shapoorji
AC-12
Howrah-Shapoorji
ST-7
Ultadanga-Shapoorji
DN-2/1
Dakshineshwar-Shapoorji
KB-16
Bangur-Shapoorji
KB/22
Sealdah-Shapoorji
ST-12
Baruipur-Shapoorji
Shukhobrishti is very conveniently located from: Airport
12 Kms
Salt Lake
09 Kms
E.M. Bypass Chingrihata
12 Kms
Connector
Dalhousie / BBD Bag
23 Kms
Sealdah Railway Station
18 Kms
Howrah Railway Station
27 Kms
Legends Spandan Blocks (1 BHK) Sparsh Blocks (2 BHK) Spriha Blocks (3 BHK) Recreational Facility Commercial Complex Location for School Amphitheatre ESS (33 KV) Health Centre
Spandan [ 1 BHK ]
For people of income group
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Rs.15000
LIG – 1BHK Flats – Priced at Rs.4.81 Lakhs Carpet Area = 320 sq.ft. Ground (Parking) + 4 upper floors with walk -up stairs. 4 Apartments per floor. Ample sky gardens to serve as community space for residents. Corner shops for daily necessities.
Each building is suitably designed to withstand seismic load. Landscaped greens, children's play area. Amphitheatre.
Community Centre.
Sparsha [ 2 BHK ]
For people of income group
≤
Rs.25000
MIG (L) – 2BHK Flats – Priced at Rs.9.92 Lakhs Carpet Area = 480 sq.ft.
Ground (Parking) + 14 upper floors. 6 apartments per floor in each core served with 2 staircases & 2 lifts. Sky garden in each building to serve as community space. Each building is suitably designed to withstand seismic load. Extensive fire safety measures. DG power supply backup for fire lift & lobby lighting. Landscaped greens.
Grass pavers for open parking.
Spriha [ 3 BHK ]
For people of income group
≤
Rs.40000
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MIG (U) – 3BHK Flats Priced at Rs.19.96 Lakhs.
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Carpet Area = 690 sq.ft.
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Ground (Parking) + 14 upper floors.
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6 apartments per floor in each core served with 2 staircases & 2 lifts.
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Sky garden in each building to serve as
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Suitably designed building to withstand seismic load
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Extensive fire safety measures.
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Backup DG power supply for fire lift & lobby lighting
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Landscaped greenery.
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Grass pavers for open parking.
Spandan Block
Sparsha & Spriha Block
Interior of a 1 BHK Spandan Flat
Entrance Lobby
Living Room [Hall]
Living Room [Hall]
Kitchen
Toilet
Balcony
Bed Room
Interior of a 1 BHK Spandan Flat
Structural Specifications Spandan (G+IV): RCC Footing Sparsh (G+XIV): RCC Pile Foundation Spriha (G+XIV): RCC Pile Foundation
Aluminum sliding windows. Aluminum louvers for toilets. Ceramic tiles for all rooms, toilets
RCC Frame structure with brick infill. Kudappah stone counter with stainless steel sink. Plaster of Paris over plastered surface. Acrylic paint over plaster.
European style ceramic WC with PVC cistern Taps and fittings: CP
Flush doors with timber frames.
Concealed conduits with plastic moulded switches.
Infrastructure Basic Infrastructure
Well defined road network. Covered and open parking spaces for cars & two wheelers. Extensive Landscaping. Central water body. Completely underground water supply, electricity, drainage, sewerage and telecommunication network.
Close circuit television in entry gate location. 33 KV receiving substation & 11 KV distribution substations.
Infrastructure Sports & Leisure
Recreational Facility. Amphitheatre. Play area for children.
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Health Centre.
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Primary School.
Infrastructure Commercial facilities •
Shopping Arcade of about 5 lakhs sq.ft.
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Speciality retail stores
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Low and high end shopping facilities
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Corner Shops
Other Features 1. Nearby water-bodies include a centralised artificial lake within the complex, Keshtopur canal, East Kolkata Wetlands, etc. and a WBHIDCO water reservoir. 2. 1 water tank for each 4 storeyed building, 3 ( 1 large, 2 small ) for each 14 storeyed building 3. Tapan Oil Group of India Petrol Pump is located just beside the complex plot.
4. Shapoorji bus & auto-rickshaw terminus provides direct link to the metropolis, but lacks abundant routes 5. Regular eatery/hotel in the bus stand , outside complex 6. Primary school within the complex under construction, nearest institutions include UEM & Rabindra Bharathi Global School. 7. Nearby building projects include Uniworld City, Rosebud Plaza, Elita Vista, DLF New Town Heights, etc. 8. Covered parking (ground floor),uncovered parking space adorned with grasscrete. 9. Lateral vegetation patches all around the buildings 10. Internal green traffic circles, decorated with sculptures 11. Floor height is 3.5m 12. Flats are sold on Carpet Area basis 13. Intermediate fire-refuge terraces
Durga Puja Pandal
Shaded Avenues
Green-Parking Zones
Traffic-Circle Sculpture
Conclusion Since Shukhobrishti is still under completion, it is hoped that it will be an ideal model for future housing & development projects. And as per our opinion, the Government of West Bengal along with Shapoorji-Pallonji Co. should take steps towards habitating the EWS part of the society a nd make Sukhobrishti for everyone.
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