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What and Who Failed Mumbai?

By Varun Singh Mumbai is often described as India’s financial capital, the…
Affordable housing

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.
In a landmark order, the Supreme Court directed a CBI inquiry into DLF's premium Gurugram project 'The Primus,' citing a glaring mismatch between promised luxury amenities and on-ground realities, while slamming authorities for failing to protect homebuyers who invested life savings.

Rehabilitation After Land Acquisition, Not a Fundamental Right, Says Supreme Court

In a major verdict, the Supreme Court has ruled that landowners displaced by acquisition cannot claim rehabilitation or subsidised plots as a matter of right under Article 21 of the Constitution. The judgment underscores that such benefits are governed by government policy—not by enforceable constitutional rights.
India's booming housing 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.

15-Year Wait Ends for Siddharth Nagar (Patra Chawl) Residents as MHADA Conducts Lottery for 663 Homes in Goregaon

The 15-year-long wait for residents of Siddharth Nagar (Patra Chawl) in Goregaon (West) has finally ended, as MHADA conducted a computerized lottery for 663 rehabilitation tenements. Held under strict transparency measures, the allotment ensures rightful residents receive their homes. Possession begins on April 7, 2025, with continued rent compensation until May. MHADA has also approved a solar power system and gym equipment for the housing society, marking a new chapter for residents.