Mumbai-MMR targets 30 lakh affordable homes by 2047

The Maharashtra government has set a target of constructing 30 lakh affordable homes across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) over the next 20 years, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday, August 26.

Of the total target, around 10 lakh homes are planned for Mumbai city. Six lakh units are expected to come through the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), while another four lakh will be developed through MHADA and other schemes.

The remaining 20 lakh homes are planned across Thane, Mira-Bhayander, Kalyan-Dombivli, Navi Mumbai, Ulhasnagar and Bhiwandi.

Shinde said the target would be completed by 2047 “in every circumstance”.

He was speaking at a Housing and Infrastructure conclave organised by Loksatta in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Shinde also highlighted the approval of the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR), which he said had cleared the way for redevelopment of old and dilapidated buildings.

A cluster development scheme for unauthorised structures is also expected to add 23 civic amenities, including digital libraries, community halls, primary health centres and women’s empowerment centres.

On transport infrastructure, Shinde highlighted the upcoming Thane Internal Ring Metro project, which is being executed by MahaMetro and is aimed at easing congestion and reducing travel times.

He also described the proposed “Third Mumbai” development around Navi Mumbai airport, Atal Setu, JNPA and the Samruddhi Mahamarg as a 50-year vision involving an Aerocity, Medicity, Sports City, Edu City and an IT-fintech hub.

Shinde said the government also aims to position Mumbai as a global fintech hub.