MHADA Lottery Allocates 2,030 Flats, Housing Minister Promises Accelerated Redevelopment

Mumbai / October 8, 2024: MHADA’s Mumbai Housing and Area Development Board conducted a computerized lottery draw for 2,030 flats on Wednesday. Housing Minister Atul Save who was present at the lottery event said the government is committed to addressing the huge demand for affordable housing through accelerated redevelopment efforts, a statement from MHADA said. 

“Every Mumbaikar dreams of having a home to call their own. Given the geographical limitations of Mumbai, where land is scarce, redevelopment has become the most viable solution to create new housing opportunities,” the minister said. 

He emphasized that the government is focused on simplifying rehabilitation policies to facilitate faster redevelopment, which will not only increase housing stock but also enhance the city’s infrastructure. 

“Projects like the Kamathipura Cluster Redevelopment, BDD Chawl Redevelopment, and the redevelopment of MHADA layouts at Kalachowki, Abhyudaya Nagar, and Jogeshwari’s PMG buildings will soon provide homes to many who have long awaited them,” he added. 

These initiatives, he noted, reflect the state’s commitment to ensuring that every common citizen has access to a home in Mumbai.

Mumbai City Guardian Minister Deepak Kesarkar also spoke at the event, expressing his satisfaction with MHADA’s ongoing work to fulfill the housing needs of the city. “This lottery is not just about flats; it is about realizing the long-standing dreams of thousands. MHADA has been a beacon of hope for the common man, and with projects like Dharavi and BDD Chawl redevelopment, we will soon see many more dreams come true,” he remarked.

Valsa Nair-Singh, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing Department, praised MHADA’s computerized lottery system, emphasizing, “Eliminating human intervention in such a large-scale process was a major challenge, but MHADA has successfully achieved this. The transparency of the system has earned the trust of the public, and the positive response from citizens is heartening.”

Sanjeev Jaiswal, IAS, Vice President and CEO of MHADA, expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming participation. “The immense trust people place in MHADA is evident from the response to this lottery. To meet the growing demand, we are already preparing for the next lottery, which will be held in March 2025. Moreover, the Konkan Board will soon announce its own lottery for flat sales in the coming week,” he shared. 

He also noted that 1,13,811 applications were found eligible for today’s lottery, and the prices of flats were reduced based on public demand, contributing to the enthusiastic turnout.

The event was live-streamed on MHADA’s YouTube channel and Facebook page, with more than 55,000 viewers following the proceedings online. The YouTube live stream received 96,400 views, further showcasing the public’s strong interest in the event, the statement added.