MHADA’s 100-Day Plan: 105 Families Get Homes, Big Relief for Transit Camp Residents

Introduction

For decades, Mumbai’s aging cessed buildings and transit camps have housed thousands of families in crumbling, uncertain conditions. Promises were made. Lists were prepared. Yet, progress remained slow. But in 2025, under MHADA’s newly introduced 100-Day Action Plan, “change is not just promised—it’s being delivered”.
 

The Root Issues Faced by Tenants

1. Financial Burden for Additional Area

Beneficiaries were being charged 110% of the Ready Reckoner Rate for extra housing area—a steep cost for families already displaced or living in insecurity.

2. Ground Floor Tenants Left Out

In many redevelopment projects, ground floor tenants were excluded from eligibility, even when upper floors were demolished and rebuilt.

3. Stalled Redevelopment Projects

Residents in dangerous, dilapidated buildings were stuck in limbo due to delayed or halted redevelopment work.

4. Transit Camp Residents in Uncertainty

Families relocated to transit camps had no clarity on if or when they would return to permanent homes, despite decades of waiting.

MHADA’s 100-Day Action Plan: A Structured Response
 

Launched under the guidance of CM Devendra Fadnavis and Housing Minister Eknath Shinde, the 100-Day Plan was developed to:

• Fast-track pending housing allotments
• Introduce fairness and clarity in eligibility
• Reduce financial stress on low-income beneficiaries
• Establish a transparent, people-first approach in housing delivery

The April 24 event, where 105 families were handed permanent homes, stands as a proof of progress under this plan.
 

Key Reforms Rolled Out
 

Issue	Reform Introduced
High premium charges	Rate reduced to 100% of Ready Reckoner Rate
Ground floor tenants ineligible	Now included in MHADA Master List
Delayed building redevelopment	Tenants can opt into Master List if projects are stalled
Transit camp ambiguity	Biometric survey initiated to categorize and prioritize residents

 

April 24 Lottery

A computerized lottery held at MHADA HQ in Bandra East allotted homes to 105 families, across five categories.
 

Flat Size -Sq Feet	Flats Allotted
300-316	28
301-500	73
401-500	2
501-601	1
701-753	1

 

A 10-day special camp has been set up to distribute allotment letters quickly and smoothly.|
 

New Priorities for Transit Camps

✅ Ground Floor Recognition

Tenants previously overlooked due to their location on the ground floor of cessed buildings are now formally recognized and eligible for housing benefits.

✅ Category-based Support for Transit Residents

Ongoing biometric surveys will classify transit camp residents into Category A, B, and C. Those in Category A, whose buildings cannot be reconstructed, will get first preference for housing.

This data-driven approach ensures equity and accountability moving forward.

Transparent and Efficient Execution 

With policies in place, MHADA is committed to:

• Organizing regular lotteries every six months
• Addressing grievances via Lokshahi Din &    Janata Darbars
• Publicly tracking progress to build citizen trust
• Transparency, once an afterthought, is now central to MHADA’s mission.

Leadership Speaks

“Security, stability, and dignity are what matter most. After years of waiting, families are finally getting their rightful homes,”

said Mr. Sanjeev Jaiswal, IAS, Vice President & CEO, MHADA.

“The idea is not just allocation, but transformation—of policy, process, and people's lives.”

Real Impact : Few Stories from the Ground

 

Beneficiaries who Waited 20 + Year for their Homes Finally got Now

 

Whats Next

This is not the end—it’s a beginning. With another lottery promised within 6 months, MHADA is setting a precedent for speed, fairness, and trust.
The 100-Day Plan has delivered not just homes, but hope—and a replicable framework for urban housing justice.