- By Diya Sogani
- 28 Apr 2025
Housing Hope: MHADA’s 2025–26 Mission
What if 19,497 families in Maharashtra could finally call a place their own? That’s the dream MHADA is working toward in the financial year 2025–26. This isn’t just another government plan—it’s a promise of change, a path to dignity, and a concrete step towards inclusive growth.
In one of its most defining housing missions yet, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has announced its target of constructing 19,497 new homes across the state. And this isn’t about building walls—it’s about building lives, strengthening communities, and reshaping the urban future of Maharashtra.
Why This Matters
Behind every housing unit is a family waiting for security.
A home provides far more than a roof. It gives children a place to study, the elderly a place to rest, and working individuals a base from which to dream bigger. With rising urbanisation, housing affordability has become a challenge—and this is where MHADA’s blueprint brings fresh hope.
This initiative focuses on the people who need it most:
The aim is simple yet powerful—make housing a right, not a privilege.
Leading with Purpose
Under the leadership of IAS Sanjeev Jaiswal, Vice President and CEO of MHADA, the organisation has undergone a significant shift—towards delivery-focused action, localised solutions, and community-first development. His approach blends governance with empathy, turning policy into real-world progress.
The 2025–26 housing target isn’t just a headline—it’s a result of careful planning, bold decision-making, and a strong commitment to inclusivity.
Where These Homes Will Rise
MHADA’s target is spread across six major regional boards, ensuring equitable development throughout Maharashtra. Here’s a look at the distribution:
|
Region |
Housing Units Planned |
|
Mumbai |
4,061 |
|
Konkan |
2,510 |
|
Pune |
4,550 |
|
Nashik |
1,400 |
|
Nagpur |
4,216 |
|
Amravati |
2,760 |
|
Total |
19,497 |
These locations aren’t chosen at random—they represent urban hubs, industrial belts, and rapidly growing zones where the housing demand is both urgent and underserved.
What Makes This Model Work
Transparency. Technology. Timelines.
- Land Identification with Purpose: MHADA starts each project by carefully identifying viable land parcels based on local housing needs, growth potential, and accessibility. This ensures that the homes are not just built quickly, but in locations where they will create the greatest impact.
- Structured Tender Allocation: The tendering process is transparent, competitive, and accountable. By partnering with credible developers and vendors, MHADA ensures both efficiency and quality in project execution.
- Construction Monitoring through Technology: Real-time dashboards and digital project tracking systems are used to monitor progress at every phase. This helps avoid delays, keeps stakeholders informed, and boosts confidence in the overall delivery process.
- Allotment to Possession - A Clear Path: From application to final handover, every stage is designed to be user-friendly and transparent. Beneficiaries can track their housing journey online, reducing uncertainty and creating a smooth experience.
- Sustainable Construction Practices: MHADA is embracing innovation to build faster and greener. Precast construction technology significantly reduces build times while maintaining structural integrity.
- Eco-Friendly, Future-Ready Homes: All new housing units incorporate green-certified materials, better ventilation, and climate-resilient design principles. These homes are not just compliant with sustainability standards—they’re prepared for the future.
The idea isn’t just to construct quickly—it’s to build responsibly, efficiently, and sustainably.
More Than Just Shelter
These homes are catalysts for change. They bring stability to nearly 20,000 families—many of whom live in rented, congested, or unsafe spaces today. They offer:
- Access to clean water, sanitation, and electricity
- Proximity to schools, clinics, and transport
- A community that promotes safety and well-being
And most importantly, they restore hope.
Shaping the Maharashtra of Tomorrow
As these homes begin to rise, so will new stories—of growth, education, empowerment, and belonging. MHADA’s 2025–26 initiative isn’t just a policy—it’s a movement towards a balanced development and urban equity.
From Mumbai’s skyline to Amravati’s townships, this vision touches every corner, every citizen. It redefines how government housing can—and should—work.
One house at a time. One future at a time.
MHADA’s mission is clear: to ensure that every hardworking family in Maharashtra has not just a place to live, but a place to thrive.
Because home is where progress begins.
