In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the Indian real estate sector, Rustomjee Group has unveiled a 35,000 sq. ft. on-site labour housing facility at its flagship project, Rustomjee Urbania in Thane. The facility, inaugurated on April 13, is designed to accommodate 500 construction workers and represents a significant investment in worker welfare and sustainable infrastructure.
The housing unit comprises 84 rooms, each measuring 10 feet by 10 feet, with the capacity to house up to six workers per room. The accommodation is constructed using PUF panels to provide thermal insulation and ensure comfortable indoor temperatures.
Key infrastructure includes a 40 KLD sewage treatment plant for water recycling, a 200 kg organic waste composter for managing kitchen waste, and a full fire safety network with yard hydrants, fire pumps, and sprinklers installed in high-risk zones such as the kitchen and gas bank.
Speaking on the launch, Mr. Boman Rustom Irani, Chairman and Managing Director of Rustomjee Group, said, “Our newly developed labour accommodation at Urbania is a reflection of our belief that the people who build our cities deserve to be at the heart of them. This initiative is part of our long-term vision to improve standards of worker welfare in the industry.”
The facility includes 29 toilets, 9 urinals, 15 bathing points, and a UV-based water purification system for clean drinking water. A canteen with 42 double-burner gas stoves has been built to serve up to 280 workers simultaneously.
Additional amenities aimed at improving the quality of life for the workers include an open gym, sports areas, an entertainment room, a projector hall, a full-time doctor’s clinic, a maternity room, a crèche, barber shop, and retail outlets.
Mr. Anupam Verma, CEO of Kapstone Constructions, a Rustomjee Group company, stated, “Labour housing is often treated as a compliance requirement. We’ve taken a different approach by designing this with the same precision and care as our premium residential offerings.”
Rustomjee has confirmed that similar labour welfare models are being planned for other upcoming projects, aligning with its broader strategy of inclusive and sustainable development.
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