Shri Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister, conducts a computerised lottery for 2,147 homes and 117 plots under the MHADA Konkan Board in the presence of Transport Minister Shri Pratap Sarnaik.

The Maharashtra government is boosting efforts to expand affordable housing, with a focus on large-scale development through the MMR Growth Hub Project. As part of this effort, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) would build eight lakh dwellings by 2030, in accordance with the NITI Aayog guidelines.

Shri Eknath Shinde, the Deputy Chief Minister and Housing Minister, made the announcement today, emphasising the government’s commitment to providing citizens with high-quality, affordable housing.

The MHADA Konkan Housing Board organised the computerised housing lottery, which was held at Thane’s Kashinath Ghanekar Auditorium. The draw took place at 1:00 PM in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister and Housing Minister Shri Eknath Shinde, as well as Transport Minister Shri Pratap Sarnaik. Speaking at the event, Shri Shinde emphasised the government’s commitment to delivering cheap and high-quality housing to all segments of society. He noted that MHADA is enabling thousands of families to become homeowners while also ensuring that decent housing stays accessible and affordable.

Shri Shinde further stated that MHADA’s transparent housing allocation method has earned significant public trust, as seen by the enormous response to the lottery. This edition attracted 24,711 applications for 2,147 houses and 117 plots. He urged MHADA staff to guarantee that successful applicants are able to take ownership of their homes as soon as possible while maintaining strict quality standards. He also stated that the government is planning to implement a new housing policy that will include inexpensive housing, rental housing, and hostels for seniors, working women, and students. Special accommodations will also be made for mill workers and police officers.

The computerised lottery draw was carried out using IHLMS 2.0, a completely digital, automated, and interference-free technology. Only candidates who met the eligibility criteria were entered into the draw. Winners will get an official notification letter, followed by a provisional allotment letter once all requirements are completed.

Shri Shinde also announced the implementation of Asia’s largest cluster redevelopment project in Thane, which will result in the construction of thousands of new dwellings. He also noted that the government is accelerating slum rehabilitation, integrating Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) projects, and resolving blocked MHADA redevelopment initiatives to increase overall housing stock. The Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar Project in Ghatkopar was cited as a prime example of such initiatives.

MHADA Vice President and Chief Executive Officer Sanjeev Jaiswal delivered the keynote presentation, stating that the agency expects to issue roughly 30,000 homes each year across several housing boards, with lotteries planned every three to six months. This is the third computerised lottery held by the MHADA Konkan Board in the last 18 months, following the Pune Board’s lottery for 3,662 dwellings last week. Mr. Jaiswal went on to say that the next state housing strategy will include adjustments to the Development Control Rules (DCR) under sections 33(5), 33(7), 33(9), and 33(24) to speed up the development of affordable homes. Provisions for rental housing are also being implemented.

The lottery event received an enthusiastic reaction from home hunters. To guarantee accessibility, the event was aired live on MHADA’s official YouTube and Facebook channels, with over 11,000 live spectators. The final list of successful candidates will be published at 6:00 p.m. on housing.mhada.gov.in, and winners will also be notified by SMS and email.

Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao, MHADA Deputy Chief Executive Officer Anil Wankhede, MHADA Chief Engineer Mahesh Jeswani, Chief Engineer Shivkumar Aade, Konkan Board Chief Officer Revati Gaikar, Mumbai Board Deputy Chief Officer Suryawanshi, and Mumbai Repair and Reconstruction Board Deputy Chief Officer Umesh Wagh all attended the event. Abhaykumar Kulkarni, Deputy Engineer at MHADA, anchored the program.