Maharashtra cabinet has approved the proposal to allot grazing land and plots belonging to local self-governing bodies for construction of affordable housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). <br />''<br />''<br />''A decision to accordingly amend the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act and the Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats and Industrial Townships Act was taken by the state cabinet in its weekly meeting held in Mumbai today. <br />''<br />''<br />''The decision will pave the way for construction of  more affordable houses and fulfill Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of housing for all bt 2022. In another decision, the cabinet approved a proposal to increase the retirement age of anganwadi workers and their helpers from 60 years to 65 years depending on their fitness.<br />''<br />''<br />''<br />