As Mumbai is witnessing largescale infrastructure and development work, the state government cleared a proposal to ensure that housing stock is created for project-affected people (PAP).

On Tuesday, the state cabinet gave its nod to make changes in the housing policy. An expert committee, which was formed to study the issue, in its report suggested creating a large number of housing stock to accommodate (provide shelter to) PAP. In another development, the cabinet also cleared the proposal to give those in the fishing business, except for processing units, a status equivalent to agriculture.