With development projects kick-starting in full swing, Jabalpur’s landscape is set for a makeover
Possessing richness in tourism and architecture, the marble city in Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur, is now fast evolving into a commercial and business centre. One of the fastest growing tier-2 cities of India, Jabalpur is an emerging hub for education, trade, and business. Attracting skilled manpower who are on a lookout for job and academic opportunities, this has in turn has sparked a demand for affordable housing.
Affordable housing is the most chewed over issue in the real estate sector in present times because of growing requirement for housing for the lower income population. Having featured in the Smart City Project, Jabalpur is undergoing rapid industrial and infrastructure development making it a lucrative destination for real estate investors.
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