India, July 30 -- The Noida authority is contemplating a policy that will mandate developers to first ensure proper housing having essential facilities for their labourers before launching any project.

The policy, currently in drafting stage, will require builders and contractors to provide safe, hygienic and well-equipped accommodation for workers at construction sites, officials said on Tuesday.

The authority said that this policy will make it compulsory for developers to take responsibility for the living conditions of workers they hire.

"The builders will need prior approval from the authority before setting up any labour camps. If these are to be built on a different plot, a no objection certificate (NOC) from the landowner will b...