<h1>Indian Government Approves 5,000 Houses for Salt Workers; Modified Scheme Stalled Due to Lack of Proposals.</h1> The Indian government sanctioned 5,000 houses for salt workers under the Namak Mazdoor Awas Yojana during the 10th Five Year Plan. The scheme was discontinued in the 11th Plan but later approved in a modified format, proposing 750 houses. However, due to a lack of proposals from state governments, no sanctions were issued. The Gujarat government suggested a 50% central contribution for projects in salt-producing areas, but a specific proposal is pending. The Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute has established model salt farms in Gujarat with NGO and state government support.