India, Feb. 22 -- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday batted for construction designs keeping in mind the purchasing power of people and asserted the maximum need at present was for low-cost and affordable housing. He was addressing a gathering at the 'Design Showcase and Confluence 3.0' organised by the Indian Institute of Interior Designers.

"Real estate is among the fastest-growing sectors, which will create maximum jobs. It gives most revenue to the States and the Centre by way of GST. Construction designs should be planned considering the purchasing power of people. Maximum need is of low cost and affordable housing," he said.

He also asked the sector to look into how the cost of production can be reduced. Gadkari highlighted ...