From Displacement to Dignity: 105 Families Rehoused After 40 Years – Sanjeev Jaiswal-Led MHADA Transformation

Challenges That Needed a Leader’s Vision

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.

Sanjeev Jaiswal’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 Computerized 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.

Real Impact: Stories from the Ground

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

 

 

What MHADA Team Members Say About Their Leader

I am speechless, sir. Your praising and encouraging words were absolutely divine. Your hug was the best hug I ever had in my life after my father’s. I am humbled. God promise, you are the best person I’ve ever come across. The finest boss, the noblest soul, the most inspiring leader I’ve worked under. - Umesh Wagh (Jt CEO Repair Board)

 

I am humbled by your kind words. This has been possible only because of your rock solid support and deep affection towards we all. You are a true leader sir. You always lead by example. We are really fortunate to work under your leadership, guidance and vision sir. I always take pride in your courage and dedication sir. The love and affection you shower on us is unmatched. All the achievements are yours sir. We are just trying to follow you. I am blessed and fortunate to have a BOSS like you sir. I am speechless. I have no words to express my gratitude. - Milind Shambharkar IAS (CO Mumbai Repair Board)

 

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.