MUMBAI (India CSR): Rustomjee Group—known for its people-first approach to urban development—has introduced a Labour Housing facility at the construction site of Rustomjee Urbania in Thane, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative in the Indian real estate industry. Unveiled on 13th April 2025, the facility spans 35,000 sq. ft. and is designed to accommodate 500 workers across 84 well-ventilated rooms, each measuring 10 feet by 10 feet and housing up to six individuals.
Culture of Care
Rooted in the Rustomjee culture of care and community, this thoughtful initiative reflects not just infrastructure, but intention. What has been created is not just accommodation, but a nurturing ecosystem that underscores the Group’s commitment to giving back to those who build homes for all of us – and reinforces its enduring belief in building not just better homes, but better lives.
Vision for Welfare
Commenting on the launch, Boman Rustom Irani, Chairman & Managing Director, Rustomjee Group, said, “At Rustomjee, we believe that the people who build our cities deserve to be at the heart of them. Our newly developed labour accommodation at Urbania is a reflection of that belief – designed not just as housing, but as a dignified and holistic living environment. This initiative reinforces our long-term vision to raise the standard of worker welfare in the real estate industry. We hope this sets a benchmark that can be progressively adopted across our projects and inspires a broader shift towards more inclusive and responsible development.”
Eco-Conscious Infrastructure
The labour housing incorporates eco-conscious infrastructure, including a 40 KLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) that recycles water for flushing and landscaping, and a 200 KG Organic Waste Composter (OWC) to manage kitchen waste on-site. A comprehensive fire protection network, with 13-yard hydrants, 900 LPM fire pumps, and sprinklers in critical areas like the gas bank and kitchen, ensures round-the-clock safety. Efficient Hutments: Workers’ accommodation built with PUF panels, offering thermal insulation to maintain cooler indoor temperatures.
Redefining Workforce Housing
Commenting on the launch Anupam Verma, CEO, Kapstone Constructions (a Rustomjee Group Company), said,“Housing for workforce is typically seen as a checkbox requirement. At Rustomjee, we’ve redefined that. We have engineered this with the same precision and care we apply to our flagship residences. Every detail—from safety systems to sanitation and recreation—has been curated to ensure that our workforce is cared for like any resident of an urban township.”
Thoughtful Living Spaces
From well-designed living spaces to hygiene, clean cooking (gas-enabled), and dining facilities, every element has been planned with care. The facility includes 29 toilets, 9 urinals, and 15 dedicated bathing points, ensuring clean and accessible sanitation. A UV-based water purification system provides safe drinking water, while a fully equipped canteen—powered by 42 double-burner gas stoves—can serve up to 280 workers at a time.
Holistic Worker Well-Being
Beyond essentials, the facility also fosters community and recreation—with an open gym, sports zones, a projector room for after-hours leisure, a full-time doctor’s clinic, maternity room, barber shop, crèche, retail outlets, and an entertainment room—ensuring every aspect of worker well-being is cared for.
Future Development Plans
Plans are already underway to implement similar models at other Rustomjee projects, reinforcing the Group’s vision of holistic, integrated development—one that includes its workforce at every step.
(India CSR)
