Meeting with Shri Manoj Saunik, MahaRERA Chairman – November 7, 2025
A delegation from the real estate fraternity met Shri Manoj Saunik, Chairman, MahaRERA, on November 7, 2025, to discuss a forward-looking roadmap for EODB 2.0 (Ease of Doing Business) in Maharashtra’s real estate sector. The interaction focused on introducing key policy refinements and procedural simplifications aimed at unlocking the industry’s full potential, accelerating economic growth, and catalyzing statewide development.
The delegation emphasized the need for streamlined approvals, greater regulatory clarity, digital process enhancements, and a more facilitative ecosystem to support project execution and homebuyer confidence. Shri Saunik offered valuable insights and assured continued engagement toward reforms that strengthen both transparency and industry efficiency.
The meeting was attended by Sukhraj Nahar, Rushi Mehta, Pritam Chivukula, Shailesh Puranik, Prashant Khandelwal, Keval Valambhia, Harish Gupta, and Sanjay Phope.
Meeting on Maharashtra State Rental Housing Policy – November 19, 2025
A detailed presentation on the upcoming Maharashtra State Rental Housing Policy was held on November 19, 2025, led by Shri Sanjeev Jaiswal (I.A.S.), Vice President, MHADA. The session focused on creating a strong, modern rental housing ecosystem across the state.
The policy aims to provide short-, medium- and long-term rental homes for students, migrant workers, displaced families, and people across all income groups. It also encourages the reuse of government buildings, rapid modular construction, and better land use to quickly create new rental housing stock.
To make the model attractive, the policy offers major incentives such as free additional FSI, 50% reduction in development charges, property tax waivers, Rs. 500 stamp duty, 10-year income tax exemption, and faster depreciation benefits. It also promotes private participation and PPP models for smooth operations and maintenance.
A dedicated digital portal will help ensure transparency and ease of use through verified listings, E-KYC, police verification, online rental agreements, rent payment facilities, a grievance redressal system, and real-time dashboards for the government.
Overall, the policy represents a tech-driven and incentive-based approach to boost affordable rental housing across Maharashtra.
CREDAI-MCHI was represented by Shri Boman Irani, Shri Domnic Romell, Shri Dhaval Ajmera, Shri Parag Munot, Shri Rajesh Gupta, Shri Sachin Mirani, Shri Devesh Mittal, Shri Jay Vora, Shri Faiyaz Virani, Shri Manjunath Gowda, Shri Gaurav Sharma, Shri Harish Gupta, Shri Sanjay Phope, and several other distinguished members.
Meeting with Shri Chaudhary, Deputy Chief Engineer (Development Plan), BMC – November 20, 2025
A meeting was held on November 20, 2025 with Shri Chaudhary, Deputy Chief Engineer (Development Plan), BMC, to discuss the proposed modifications in Regulation No. 31(1)(xvii) and Regulation No. 37(28) of the DCPR, under Section 37(1) of the MR&TP Act, 1966.
The discussion focused on understanding the changes suggested in these regulations and how they may impact ongoing and future development projects. The meeting helped clarify the intent behind the proposed modifications and the way forward in the approval process.
The meeting was attended by Ms. Maidini Date, Shri Vijay Lakhani, and Shri Keval Valambhia.
Hearing on Draft Zonal Master Plan – Sanjay Gandhi National Park November 25, 2025
A hearing on the suggestions and objections to the published Draft Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of Sanjay Gandhi National Park was held on November 25, 2025. The session provided an opportunity for stakeholders to present their views on the proposed plan and its impact on development and environmental protection around the park.
The discussion focused on finding a balanced approach that safeguards the ecological importance of the ESZ while addressing practical concerns of nearby developments and communities.
The hearing was attended by Shri Ranjit Sawant (Dosti Group), Shri Harish Gupta, and Shri Sanjay Phope.
Meeting with MMRDA – November 26, 2025
A meeting was held on November 26, 2025 with Shri Shankar Deshpande, Chief Town and Country Planning, MMRDA, to discuss MMRDA’s upcoming Roundtable Discussion on “Infrastructure, Real Estate, Logistics, Industrial Townships & Conglomerates – Transforming MMR.”
During the interaction, MMRDA shared its vision for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and highlighted key infrastructure projects that are reshaping the future of MMR. These include the expanding metro network, the Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link, and several transit-oriented development corridors. Such initiatives aim to boost connectivity, support urban growth, and position MMR as a $300 billion economy by 2030, strengthening its role as India’s economic capital and a leading global investment hub.
The meeting was attended by Rushi Mehta, Prashant Khandelwal, Mukesh Patel, Priya Gurnani, Arshad Balwa, Nimish Ajmera, Anhishek Sharma, Keval Valambhia, Harish Gupta, and Sanjay Phope.
Review Meeting on Pollution Monitoring Unit Installation – November 27, 2025
A review meeting was held on 27 November 2025 under the Chairmanship of the Hon. AMC (City) to assess the progress of installing sensor-based pollution monitoring units at construction sites. The meeting was attended by the Environment & Climate Change Department, CEEW (the agency developing the centralised dashboard), and representatives from 15 shortlisted vendors. The meeting was conducted in hybrid mode.
The Hon. AMC (City) reviewed the current status of pollution indicators at ongoing construction sites. So far, vendors have installed 662 sensors, and 251 more installations are in progress. The installation progress and dashboard integration status of each vendor were also examined.
CEEW reported that 400 devices have been integrated with the centralised dashboard, of which 283 devices are active and 117 devices are inactive. Vendors highlighted delays due to issues such as lack of electricity or Wi-Fi at sites, pending fabrication work, and non-receipt of data from project proponents.
A list of construction sites with inactive pollution indicators will be shared with the Environment & Climate Change Department. The Hon. AMC (City) instructed the department to conduct site visits, verify vendor submissions, and issue compliance notices as per High Court directions. Necessary action will be taken against sites found to be non-compliant.
This initiative aims to strengthen pollution monitoring and ensure better environmental responsibility across construction activities in the city.
Health Camp by CREDAI-MCHI Women's Wing
CREDAI-MCHI Women’s Wing conducted a Cancer Awareness Camp in association with Vasantha Memorial Trust and Oral Dental Check-up Camp from Prajapati Group Charitable Foundation’s Dental Clinic at Kalpataru Eternia at Thane (W) on 25 November, 2025
The camp witnesses whole-hearted & enthusiastic participation by 200 plus construction labourers.
Ms Alka Doshi -Hon. Chairperson CREDAI-MCHI Women’s Wing along with Ms Paru Patel and Ms Ruchita Avhad present at the camp acknowledged and appreciated the efforts put in by Ms. Jayalakshmi Krishnan and Prajapati Group Charitable Foundation’s & team.
CREDAI -MCHI Women’s Wing would like to thank Shri Raajesh Prajapati for assisting in the Dental camp initiative under Prajapati Group Foundation.