HIDCO opens applications for 1,210 government flats in New Town

New Town | December 24, 2025

The West Bengal government has opened online applications for 1,210 affordable residential flats in New Town under the ‘Nijanna’ and ‘Sujanna’ housing projects, developed by HIDCO.

Projects are designed to provide lower-income and economically impoverished families in the planned township safe and respectable housing.

Under Mamata Banerjee‘s direction, the initiative was started, with a particular emphasis on family stability and financial security.

Women presence mandatory in Nijanna households

One important aspect of the Nijanna (EWS) project is that households without a female family member will not be eligible to apply.

According to officials, this requirement was set in place to improve women’s social and economic security within families.

Location & Project details

West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (HIDCO) built the housing complexes as part of the Affordable Housing Project, and the properties are sprawled over an area of 7.6 acres area in Action Area II, New Town.

A lottery will be employed to distribute 490 one-bedroom apartments under Nijanna and 720 two-bedroom apartments under Sujanna.

Flat size, price, and income criteria

• Nijanna (EWS)
  • 1 BHK | 298 sq ft carpet area
  • Price: ₹6 lakh
  • Monthly family income: Up to ₹25,000
  • Application money: ₹60,000
• Sujanna (LIG)
  • 2 BHK | 617.63 sq ft carpet area
  • Price: ₹32 lakh
  • Monthly family income: ₹25,001 – ₹65,000
  • Application money: ₹3.2 lakh

Officials confirmed that the state government is providing substantial subsidies, running into several crore rupees, to keep the flats affordable within New Town’s real estate market.

Application process & Important dates

Application process and important dates

The application process is entirely online and allotment will be done through a transparent draw of lots.

• Last date to apply: January 30, 2026
• Application start date: December 24, 2025

Applicants can access the brochure and submit forms through:

• www.wbhidcoltd.com. Go to the “Lottery for Affordable Housing” menu and you will find all the details there.
• hidcoaffordablehousingproject.in

Why the project matters

The Nijanna and Sujanna projects, stated by officials, are going to significantly assist low-income urban families because housing costs are rising and there aren’t many affordable options in Kolkata’s planned townships.

In the face of allegations that central housing funds are still pending, the program also represents the state’s attempt to address housing shortages.

Administrative sources state that maintaining a stable roof over citizens’ heads is still a top priority, particularly for families who are having difficulty keeping up with rising living expenses.

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