India, June 17 -- The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) on Monday said it has decided to launch a plot scheme in the affordable housing category, offering an opportunity for economically weaker sections of society.

Under the scheme, to be launched after seeking approvals from Yeida board on June 18, at least 3,000 plots measuring 30 square metre (sqm) will be offered in sectors 18 and 20 near Noida international airport that is coming up in the Jewar region, said officials.

The scheme is meant for factory workers of the area and those with an annual income of Rs.3 lakh, they added.

"We have decided to launch the scheme keeping in mind the demand in this area that is becoming home to new industrial and other pro...