Maha CM directs presentation of the roadmap for state housing policy

IANS May 20, 2025 422 views

Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has initiated a comprehensive housing policy targeting diverse societal segments. The policy aims to address urban housing challenges by providing affordable options for different groups like senior citizens, working women, and industrial workers. Simultaneously, the Transport Department is working on improving its online transfer mechanism with enhanced transparency. The government's approach reflects a multi-dimensional strategy to address housing and administrative challenges.

"Considering the increasing urbanisation and rising demand for housing in the state, safe and affordable housing will be available for all sections of society" - Devendra Fadnavis
Maha CM directs presentation of the roadmap for state housing policy
Mumbai, May 19: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed the administration to prepare a comprehensive road map for the proposed housing policy and present it to the state Cabinet.

Key Points

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Maharashtra developing comprehensive housing policy for multiple social groups

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Online transfer process to be improved in transport department

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Focusing on affordable urban housing solutions

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Prioritizing needs of women officers and employees

He said that the government is trying to implement the housing for all through the housing policy, which will be comprehensive and various sections of society, like senior citizens, working women, students, and industrial workers, have been included in it. He was speaking at the meeting to discuss the housing policy.

“Considering the increasing urbanisation and rising demand for housing in the state, safe and affordable housing will be available for all sections of society through this policy,” said the Chief Minister.

Meanwhile, the Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik asked the administration to bring consistency while conducting the online transfers in the department.

“Most of the officers are satisfied with the online transfers in the transport department as they are getting the desired preference along with transparency. Therefore, in future, more consistency should be brought in online transfers in the transport department, and the problems of women officers should be considered as a priority,” he added.

Online transfers of 159 Inspectors of Motor Vehicles (IMV) in the Transport Department were made on Monday in the presence of the Minister Sarnaik.

He said that while making online transfers, the problems of officers and employees, especially women officers and employees, should be solved with priority. “In future, if officers are given five preference ranks instead of three, online transfers will help more officers get their preferred positions,” he said.

He instructed that the online transfer process should be implemented in a better manner from next year.

Reader Comments

Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the Maharashtra housing policy article:
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Rajesh K.
Good initiative by CM Fadnavis! Affordable housing is the need of the hour in Mumbai where rents are skyrocketing. Hope they implement this properly unlike previous schemes that got stuck in red tape. Special focus on working women's hostels is much appreciated 👏
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Priya M.
As a young professional in Pune, I've been struggling to find decent accommodation within my budget. The policy sounds comprehensive but execution is key. Will there be any provisions for single working women? Safety should be top priority in these housing projects.
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Amit S.
Online transfers in transport dept is a welcome move. But what about housing for government employees? Many state employees are forced to live in terrible conditions. Policy should include special quotas for them too. #HousingForAll
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Sunita R.
Hope this isn't just another election promise. We've heard such announcements before but nothing reaches middle-class families. The policy must have clear timelines and accountability measures. Also, what about slum rehabilitation? That's Maharashtra's biggest housing challenge!
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Vikram J.
Good to see focus on industrial workers' housing. Maharashtra's factories need decent living quarters for migrant laborers. But policy should ensure these aren't built in remote areas far from workplaces. Location matters as much as affordability!
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Neha P.
While housing policy is important, what about better urban planning? Mumbai needs vertical growth with proper infrastructure. Just building more houses without improving roads, water supply etc will create new problems. Think long-term, not just vote bank politics!

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