"I propose to extend the interest subvention scheme for housing sector to March 2011," he said unveiling the budget proposal in the Lok Sabha.
Under the scheme, introduced last year, home buyers get one per cent interest subsidy for banking loans up to Rs 10 lakh provided the cost of house does not exceed Rs 20 lakh.
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