MHADA to Get 4.7 Hectares of Land Near Kalyan for 4,500 Mill Workers’ Homes

The Maharashtra government is taking another step toward fulfilling the housing dreams of Mumbai’s mill workers. MHADA is expected to receive 4.7 hectares of government-owned land in Hedutane, near Kalyan, to build approximately 4,500 homes for eligible mill workers.

District Collector to Hand Over Land Allocation Letter Soon

The state government has been searching for suitable land across Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) to provide homes to mill workers through the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA).

As part of this effort, 4.7 hectares of land in Hedutane have been identified for housing development. The District Collector is expected to hand over the official land allocation letter to MHADA soon, clearing the way for the next stage of planning.

Under the leadership of IAS Sanjeev Jaiswal, Vice President and CEO of MHADA, the authority is working toward expanding housing opportunities for eligible mill workers by identifying suitable land for new residential projects.

Thousands of Mill Workers Still Waiting for Homes

More than one lakh mill workers in Mumbai have qualified for housing under various government initiatives. However, only around 17,000 to 18,000 workers have received homes so far, leaving many families waiting for a permanent place to live.

To address this demand, the government has been working on housing projects in locations such as Shelu and Vangani. These homes are being developed through private developers to provide housing options for the remaining eligible workers.

However, the response to these locations has been mixed. Some mill workers have raised concerns about the lack of proper road connectivity to the housing project in Vangani. In contrast, many workers have shown interest in purchasing homes in Shelu.

Hedutane Land May Provide Around 4,500 Homes

The proposed transfer of 4.7 hectares of government land in Hedutane could create another opportunity to speed up the process of providing homes to mill workers.

Located near Kalyan, the site is expected to support the construction of approximately 4,500 homes, subject to project planning and approvals. The availability of this land could help MHADA expand its housing plans in the MMR region and provide more options to eligible applicants.

The move is part of the broader effort to identify suitable government land for residential development and address the long-standing housing needs of former mill workers and their families.

Opposition Delays Housing Plans at Uttar Shiv

Another potential site has been identified at Uttar Shiv, where approximately 7.5 hectares of government land could accommodate around 7,500 homes.

However, local opposition has delayed progress at this location. According to an official, residents have not permitted MHADA to conduct a survey of the land. As a result, the authority has not moved forward with acquiring the site for mill workers’ housing.

The government’s efforts to secure land at Hedutane, Shelu, and Vangani remain important to expanding housing options for eligible mill workers.

MHADA’s A Step Forward for Mill Workers’ Housing

The proposed allocation of land at Hedutane offers fresh hope to thousands of mill workers who have been waiting for homes for years. Once the land is formally handed over and the necessary planning and approval processes are completed, the project could become an important addition to the region’s affordable housing supply.

For many eligible families, the development represents another step toward the long-awaited goal of owning a permanent home.