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 […]
Maharashtra Cabinet Greenlights Slum Cluster Redevelopment Scheme In Mumbai
January 7, 2026: The Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved a landmark slum cluster redevelopment scheme aimed at transforming Mumbai’s shanties into integrated housing projects with improved living conditions and enhanced urban infrastructure. The initiative will be implemented by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), the state agency tasked with providing modern homes to families living in […]
Dahisar Radar Shift To Free Up Land For Affordable Housing, Boosting North Mumbai Redevelopment
December 16, 2025: The Airports Authority of India’s (AAI) high-frequency radar installation at Dahisar is set to be relocated to Gorai, a move expected to unlock hundreds of acres for affordable housing projects in Mumbai. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu announced the decision following consultations between the Civil Aviation Ministry, the Maharashtra government and […]
Relocation Of Mumbai’s Dahisar Radar To Unlock 1,000 Acres For Affordable Housing
December 15, 2025: The Airports Authority of India’s (AAI) high-frequency radar at Dahisar in Mumbai is set to be relocated to Gorai, a move expected to free up nearly 1,000 acres of land for affordable housing and redevelopment projects, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said. The decision follows extensive consultations involving the Civil Aviation […]
Maharashtra Waives Individual Consent To Fast-Track Redevelopment Of Large MHADA Colonies Across Mumbai
November 25, 2025: The Maharashtra government has approved a major policy change aimed at accelerating the long-stalled redevelopment of large MHADA colonies across Mumbai and its suburbs. Under the newly introduced guidelines for integrated and cluster redevelopment, individual resident consent will no longer be required for MHADA layouts spanning 20 acres or more. The decision, […]
BMC’s First Housing Lottery Draws Lukewarm Response With 2,037 Applications For 426 Flats; Process To Continue As Planned
November 18, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) maiden housing lottery has witnessed a surprisingly low turnout, with only 2,037 applications submitted for 426 affordable homes spread across multiple city locations. Despite the underwhelming response, officials confirmed that the lottery process will proceed as originally scheduled. According to the civic body, the final list of […]
Five Developers Redefining Mumbai’s Skyline In 2025: A Blend Of Luxury, Livability, And Sustainability
November 01, 2025: In 2025, Mumbai’s skyline stands as a testament to ambition and thoughtful urban planning, with five developers — Lodha, Godrej Properties, Oberoi Realty, Hiranandani Group, and House of Swamiraj — leading the city’s architectural transformation. From luxury skyscrapers to smart townships and affordable housing, these builders are shaping how Mumbai grows both […]
Japanese Urban Experts Visit MHADA, Explore Ties For Mumbai’s Next Growth Chapter
October 28, 2025: A high-level Japanese delegation from the Global Affairs Department of Japan’s Urban Renaissance Agency (UR) visited the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) headquarters in Bandra (East) to explore potential collaboration in affordable housing and urban redevelopment. The delegation, led by Okamura Tomohito, Director, Global Affairs Department, UR, was received by […]
BMC To Sell 426 Flats For Lower-Income Groups To Boost Revenue
October 16, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to hold a housing lottery to sell 426 flats in Mumbai, marking the first time the civic body has undertaken such a move. The sale aims to generate additional revenue ahead of the upcoming civic elections, expected early next year, with BMC projecting earnings of […]
BMC Announces Sale Of 426 Affordable Flats For Low-Income Groups Ahead Of Diwali 2025
October 15, 2025: Ahead of Diwali 2025, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced the sale of 426 affordable flats for the extremely low-income (EWS) and low-income groups (LIG) across Mumbai. The civic body announced on October 15, confirming that the housing lottery process will be conducted between October 16 and November 21 through its […]