Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has outlined an ambitious human-first approach to reshape Mumbai's urban landscape, addressing the critical housing crisis affecting over 13,000 cessed buildings in South Mumbai while introducing comprehensive policies for affordable housing, cluster

India's housing sector is witnessing a dual trend with premium properties priced above ₹1.5 crore recording sharp sales growth in metro cities, while government schemes like PMAY continue supporting affordable housing demand in emerging micro-markets.

India faces a severe affordable housing crisis with shortages projected to reach 30 million units by 2030, as supply-demand gaps widen due to weak private investment and regulatory challenges.

Gujarat government announces ₹200 annual house tax cap for PMAY-G rural homes across all Gram Panchayats. Fixed rate for 4 years provides financial relief to rural families. CM Bhupendra Patel's rural welfare initiative.

Maharashtra has shattered national records by becoming India's first state to achieve 100% PMAY target completion - sanctioning 30 lakh homes and investing ₹80,000 crore in transforming lives across the state.