MHADA Begins Citywide Safety Audit Of Over 13,000 Cessed Buildings Ahead Of Monsoon
January 15, 2026: Mumbai is set to witness a large-scale structural safety exercise as the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) prepares to audit nearly 13,091 cessed buildings across the city. According to a Hindustan Times report, the move is aimed at reducing risks to residents and pedestrians, particularly before the onset of the […]
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 […]
CAG Slams BMC For Poor Oversight Of Dangerous Buildings In Mumbai
July 24, 2025: In a recent audit, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged serious lapses in how Mumbai’s civic authorities manage the identification and oversight of dangerous buildings, raising concerns about public safety in the city’s aging infrastructure. The CAG report reveals a disturbing lack of accountability, stating that only one of the […]