CSR Funds to Fuel Affordable Homes in Maharashtra

Under its 2025 Housing Policy, Maharashtra has opened a new door for corporate participation by enabling CSR funds to support housing for the urban poor, migrants, women, and other vulnerable groups. Through a proposed CSR-Housing Development Board and incentives for green, rental, and inclusive projects, the state aims to transform its housing landscape in partnership with the private sector.

Maharashtra’s Revolutionary Housing Policy 2025 Approved: 35 Lakh Homes, AI Portal, Focus on Slum Redevelopment

The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the State Housing Policy 2025, targeting 35 lakh affordable homes by 2030 with an investment of ₹70,000 crore. The policy includes a centralized AI-based housing portal, cluster redevelopment of slums, land bank creation, and dedicated housing plans for various segments including working women, students, and industrial workers. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde described it as a transformative step for housing and the state’s economic growth.

Mumbai Funnel Zone Redevelopment Eases: Building Height Limit Raised to 18 Metres

The Maharashtra government has raised the maximum permissible height for buildings in the Mumbai Airport funnel zone to 18 meters, easing redevelopment for aging societies and tenanted structures. The move aims to balance aviation safety with urban housing needs.