The Karnataka government announced the Shramik Nivas programme, aiming to construct 30,000 affordable housing units for industrial workers close to their workplaces. Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil said the initiative will provide safe, convenient accommodation to reduce daily travel and boost productivity.
The first phase will feature dormitories as well as 1‑BHK and 2‑BHK homes, made available either free of charge or at affordable rental rates. Subsidies are structured by the number of workers housed: a facility for 100 employees receives ₹1 crore, for 1,000 employees ₹10 crore, and up to ₹25 crore for housing 2,500 workers. Patil urged large industries to take advantage of the scheme.
