July 18, 2025: The Maharashtra government is spearheading a historic transformation of Mumbai, with an ambitious focus on affordable housing, slum redevelopment, and infrastructure upgrades. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, speaking during a debate under Rule 293 in the Assembly, emphasized the administration’s commitment to bringing back Marathi-speaking families who had to leave the city due to unaffordable housing.
Shinde announced the Mahayuti government’s new housing policy, which aims to construct 35 lakh affordable, eco-friendly homes with a planned investment of Rs 70,000 crore, especially for economically weaker sections. “We are fulfilling the long-pending dream of common citizens to own a home in Mumbai,” he said.
Progress on several redevelopment projects is underway. In Worli, 556 flats under the BDD chawl redevelopment will be allotted by August 15, with 25% more homes distributed by December, ultimately benefiting 15,600 tenants. Redevelopment work has also begun in Motilal Nagar and GTB Nagar, aiding over 4,900 residents. In Kamathipura’s Abhyudaya Nagar, tenders are currently being processed for group housing, with an expected completion date of September 2025, covering over 11,000 tenants.
Other key initiatives include cluster redevelopment in Adarsh Nagar, Bandra Reclamation, and Naigaon. MMRDA has floated tenders for rehabilitating 6,144 slum dwellers as part of the Eastern Freeway extension.
Shinde highlighted efforts to support mill workers with 13,161 homes already allotted through MHADA lotteries and plans for one lakh more across seven MMR sites. The Dharavi redevelopment project, expected to rehabilitate 72,000 families, is a flagship initiative. “This is not just infrastructure development, but a model for employment, education, healthcare, and social harmony,” he said.
The government is also addressing civic issues, launching a pothole complaint portal, collaborating with IIT Bombay, and reducing repair costs by 50%. Additionally, Rs 1,106 crore will be spent to expand primary healthcare services under the ‘Aapla Dawakhana’ scheme.
Source: Rediff
