November 01, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that 512 new houses will be provided to sanitation workers by December 2025 under its Ashray Yojana scheme. The homes will be allotted through a lottery system, ensuring fair distribution among eligible workers. According to officials from the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Department, the larger plan envisions the construction of nearly 12,000 houses for sanitation staff across the city, expected to be completed by June 30, 2028.
Mumbai currently has 46 quarters for sanitation workers, out of which 30 are being redeveloped under the Ashray Yojana. The Standing Committee of the BMC approved redevelopment proposals in 2021 for several key locations, including N Ward (Chirag Nagar), L Ward (Lions Garden), S Ward (Amrapali Building), T Ward (Gaikwad Nagar), and P-South Ward (Mitha Nagar and Pragati Nagar).
“A total of 512 houses in settlements, including Sardar Nagar Ravli Camp, Kalpak Plot, Ravli Transit Camp, N M Joshi Road, A B Nai Road, Yari Road, Pragati Nagar, Mitha Nagar, JP Nagar, Akurli Road, Babhai Naka, Vamanwadi Sindhi Society, and Chirag Nagar, will be made available by December 2025. These houses will be allocated via a lottery system for workers residing in these quarters. Additionally, around 3,500 units are expected to be ready by June 30, 2026,” said a senior civic official.
The redevelopment aims to provide sanitation workers with improved living conditions, upgraded facilities, and modern housing infrastructure. The Ashray Yojana is part of BMC’s broader welfare initiative to enhance the quality of life for essential service staff who form the backbone of the city’s daily functioning.
Source: The Free Press Journal
