New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- The Centre, in consultation with the states, will evolve a mechanism to ensure that land prices for affordable housing projects are kept relatively lower than those for other housing segments, particularly under the Prime Minister Awas Yojana (PMAY), said Manohar Lal Khattar, Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs.

Speaking at the valedictory session of the 17th NAREDCO National Convention, Manohar Lal announced his intent to convene a meeting of state housing ministers and senior policymakers to push for consensus on affordable land pricing.

While he did not specify a timeline, he confirmed that such discussions would be accompanied by broader reforms aimed at accelerating housing activity nationwide.

The Minister, ...