Chandigarh Housing Board directed to submit comprehensive development plan for 175 acres of vacant land by early December. New strategic directions from UT administration signal major residential projects ahead.
The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will survey land in Sharda Nagar for a new Economically Weaker Section (EWS) housing project, driven by overwhelming demand for the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel scheme. This initiative targets unmet applicants with 3-4 hectares of land and strict eligibility checks to aid genuine low-income families in Lucknow.
The Lucknow Development Authority has wrapped up three towers of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel EWS Apartments on reclaimed Dalibagh land, once linked to Mukhtar Ansari. CM Yogi Adityanath handed out allotment letters for 72 affordable 36.65 sqm flats at ₹10.70 lakh each, boosting housing for poor families in a prime spot.
Odisha government launches 'Greater Bhubaneswar, Better Bhubaneswar' initiative with ₹14-50 lakh homes for EWS and MIG families through PPP model, easing sky-high property costs in state capital.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) drives Indore's affordable housing boom, offering ₹2.67 lakh subsidies for 1 BHK units. Eligible EWS/LIG families gain ownership, while investors target Rau and Neemuch projects under extended 2025 deadline.
Government housing initiatives deliver over 18,000 affordable units in Vadodara, forcing private developers to slash prices and reshape the entire real estate market.
Gandhinagar witnesses rapid growth in 2025 with affordable housing schemes offering modern amenities and smart city infrastructure, targeting young professionals and families near GIFT City.
MHADA's Diwali 2025 lottery offers 5,000 affordable homes across Mumbai and suburbs, targeting low/middle/high-income groups. Registration opens September 15 withNov 17 payment deadline. Includes redevelopment projects in Adarsh Nagar, Chunabhatti, and Jogeshwari.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) plans to construct 9,980 residential apartments for the weaker sections of the city across 29 locations. 5092 are for EWS and 4887 for LIG.
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has approved its budget for 2013-14, prioritizing affordable housing and green space preservation, with plans to develop over 3000 EWS houses.
CREDAI criticizes BDA's redefined "apartment" and "group housing," citing vagueness and potential harassment for homeowners in Bhubaneswar.
Real estate developers clash with Maharashtra government over mandatory 20% EWS housing reservation in new projects.
The housing ministry enforces strict EWS quotas, warning developers of heavy fines for non-compliance and urging financial assistance for low-income families in home purchases.
Leading real estate developers, including DLF and Omaxe, are collaborating with the Punjab government to deliver affordable housing solutions costing under one lakh rupees each.