The Cabinet at the Centre yesterday gave its clearance to terms and conditions for transfer of 12 acres of Indu-6 mill vested with the National Textile Corporation (NTC) to the state government for construction of Dr B R Ambedkar memorial. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi.

“The Chaityabhoomi of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar is situated in the vicinity of the land of Indu-6 mill of NTC Mumbai, a place of pilgrimage for millions of Indians,” an official statement said.