8 months ago
Maharashtra Scraps Housing Clause for Mill Workers
The Maharashtra government has decided to remove a rule that was causing a lot of trouble for mill workers.
This rule said that if a worker or their family had turned down a house before, they couldn't apply again.
Many people were upset about this, so the government changed it.
Now, more than 1.74 lakh workers or their families can apply for a house.
The government helps pay for these houses, which are 300 square feet and cost ₹15 lakh.
The government has already given houses to 15,870 people and plans to build more.
Most workers live in areas like Byculla and Parel, and this change might help the ruling party in the upcoming elections.
Maharashtra government scrapped a contentious housing clause for mill workers ahead of BMC elections.
The clause barred reapplication for housing if a unit was previously declined or ignored.
Around 1.74 lakh mill workers or their legal heirs have applied for housing under the state scheme.
The government has provided 15,870 housing units and plans to build 80,000 more through private participation.
Most applicants demand housing within Mumbai, and the reversal of the clause is seen as a politically astute move.
- Who
- Maharashtra government and mill workers
- What
- Scrapping of a contentious housing clause for mill workers
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- When
- Order issued on Monday, ahead of BMC elections 2026
- Why
- To address widespread resentment and political pressure
Key facts
- Applicants
- 1.74 lakh mill workers or their legal heirs
- Housing Units Provided
- 15,870
- Housing Size
- 300 sq ft
- Housing Price
- ₹15 lakh
- Government Subsidy
- ₹5.5 lakh
- Proposed Additional Units
- 80,000
- Location of Applicants
- Byculla, Lalbaug, Parel, Sewri, Worli, Dadar, Prabhadevi





