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Maharashtra government has released ₹33.02 crore under PMAY-U 2.0 to support 3,302 Scheduled Caste families in building their own pucca houses across urban areas. The funds, part of the Beneficiary-Led Construction vertical, mark a key step in targeted housing assistance for urban poor.

Maharashtra Govt Approves ₹334 Crore Release Under PMAY-U 2.0 for 33,403 Urban Poor Families to Build Own Pucca Houses

The Maharashtra Government has sanctioned ₹334.03 crore (Centre ₹200.42 cr + State ₹133.61 cr) for 33,403 eligible urban poor families under PMAY-U 2.0 BLC (General category), enabling them to construct individual pucca houses in towns and municipal areas across the state. Funds to be disbursed via SNA-SPARSH system.
India’s dream of owning a 3BHK is slipping further out of reach as prices rise faster than incomes across major metros, making location choice within cities critical, says Square Yards.

Maharashtra Govt to Launch New Policy for Redevelopment of Mumbai’s Pagdi Chawls: Eknath Shinde’s Big Announcement

The new framework provides balanced FSI for tenants and landlords, fast-tracks 28,000 court disputes, and ensures cost-free homes for low-income pagdi holders, accelerating redevelopment of 13,000+ old structures.
Mumbai strengthened its position as India’s largest residential market in 2025, while office leasing touched 9.8 million sq ft—the second-highest level in over a decade—driven by GCC expansion, firm pricing, and disciplined supply, according to Knight Frank.

Maharashtra Announces Revised OC Amnesty Scheme to Regularize 20,000 Unauthorized Buildings in Mumbai

The new OC scheme provides 50% premium concessions and penalty waivers for early applicants, benefiting 2.5 lakh families and extending to schools and hospitals in unauthorized structures.
The Bombay High Court has halted development of a CIDCO-allotted plot in Ulwe, granting protection to developers who paid ₹3.12 crore under earlier agreements.

Maharashtra Orders Massive Encroachment Cleanup: Small Cities Set for Major Transformation

The Maharashtra government has issued a sweeping GR to remove or regularise encroachments on government-owned land across small and medium cities. The order is expected to reshape urban development, unlock land for new projects, and increase municipal revenue.
Dharavi, Asia's largest slum

Maharashtra Govt Sets Up Committee to Resolve Salt Pan Land Legal Disputes for Dharavi Redevelopment

The Maharashtra government has set up a committee to resolve pending court cases over salt pan lands at Kanjurmarg and Bhandup, crucial for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project. The move clears the way for construction of rental and affordable housing for ineligible residents displaced under the scheme. The panel, led by senior officials including the Additional Chief Secretaries of Revenue, Housing, and Urban Development, will guide legal action to unlock 255.9 acres of land approved for transfer by the Centre.