India, Feb. 23 -- The government's construction arm, NBCC (India) Limited, is in discussions to undertake infrastructure development, including housing, across nearly 139 acres on an island in Seychelles. The proposed project is expected to include affordable social housing, leisure and hospitality facilities, premium villas, a sports arena, and other social infrastructure.

In a statement issued on February 23, NBCC said Sebastien Pillay, vice-president of the Republic of Seychelles, visited NBCC's headquarters in New Delhi, leading a high-level delegation. During the visit, Pillay met senior NBCC officials and expressed confidence in the company's capabilities following a presentation highlighting its successful social housing project i...