Chandigarh, April 20 -- Seeking to revive its long-overdue plan to provide housing for the economically weaker sections, the Punjab government has decided to develop the projects under the public-private partnership model.

The department of housing and urban development has floated a request for proposal (RFP) to appoint a transaction adviser, with tender scheduled to be opened on May 11, signalling a renewed push to address the long-pending shortage of affordable housing for the underprivileged.

The adviser will assist in planning and structuring the projects, including assessing the number of housing units and the overall development strategy.

Officials said the department had access to nearly 519 acres, including land with various d...