Maharashtra unveils housing policy

The State Housing Policy 2025 with the slogan “My Home -- My Right” will prove decisive in providing affordable, sustainable, inclusive residences for all sections of society, especially the economically weaker and low-income groups

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

The Maharashtra government Tuesday announced a new housing policy, which includes a comprehensive programme ranging from slum rehabilitation to redevelopment, with an investment of ₹70,000 crore besides focusing on low-income groups and affordability.

Talking to reporters after a cabinet meeting where the policy was approved, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the policy focuses on housing for the common man with the motto “My Home - My Right”.

He stressed the policy prioritises senior citizens, working women, students, industrial workers, journalists, persons with disabilities, and ex-servicemen.

‘The policy comprises a comprehensive programme from slum rehabilitation to redevelopment, with an investment of ₹70,000 crore.

The chief minister said affordable and inclusive housing for working women, senior citizens and students have been considered, and issues of rental housing and creating land banks have been addressed.