MHADA Plans 20,000 Homes In FY26, Expands Urban Renewal And Redevelopment Efforts
January 7, 2026: The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) is ramping up efforts to tackle the state’s chronic housing deficit, with plans for nearly 20,000 homes in FY26 and a long-term pipeline of seven lakh units across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The authority is emphasising scale, transparency, and citizen-centric governance to ensure […]
CM Fadnavis Unveils Rs 1,299 Crore Ghatkopar Redevelopment, Promises “Slum-Free Mumbai” Vision
October 15, 2025: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday announced the launch of a Rs 1,299 crore mega slum redevelopment project in Ghatkopar (East), marking a major step toward his vision of a “slum-free Mumbai.” The project, covering Mata Ramabai Nagar and Kamraj Nagar—two of Mumbai’s largest slum clusters along the Eastern Express Highway—will […]
Dharavi’s USD 8 Billion Redevelopment Poised To Reshape Mumbai’s Largest Slum
October 7, 2025: Mumbai’s vast Dharavi settlement — often described as Asia’s largest slum — is on the brink of transformation as bulldozers prepare to move in for a long-awaited USD 8 billion redevelopment. The project aims to replace the maze of informal homes and workshops with modern housing, upgraded infrastructure, and green spaces in […]
Vangani And Karjat Emerge As Peaceful Havens For Mumbai Residents
August 16, 2025: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday, 15 August, announced that the Maharashtra government will build 30–35 lakh homes in Mumbai in an effort to prevent the steady outflow of residents to nearby towns such as Vangani in Thane and Karjat in Raigad. The move comes as a growing number of Mumbaikars […]