MHADA Vice President and CEO Shri Sanjeev Jaiswal Inspects BDD Chawl and Kannamwar Nagar Redevelopment Projects

Reviews construction progress, quality standards and project timelines

• Interacts with rehabilitated residents at Worli BDD Chawl project

• Directs officials to ensure timely completion and maintain high-quality standards

Mumbai, dated May 14, 2026:

Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) Vice President and Chief Executive Officer Shri Sanjeev Jaiswal (IAS) today inspected the BDD Chawl Redevelopment Projects at Worli, N. M. Joshi Marg and Naigaon, along with the Kannamwar Nagar project at Vikhroli (East). During the visit, he reviewed the progress of ongoing construction works, assessed the quality of execution and took stock of the timelines fixed for completion of various phases of the projects.

Shri Jaiswal first visited the Worli BDD Chawl Redevelopment Project site and inspected the construction works being carried out there. Under this project, 556 rehabilitation tenements have already been allotted to eligible residents. Shri Jaiswal also visited the homes of three beneficiaries and interacted with the families residing in the newly allotted tenements.

During the interaction, the beneficiaries expressed satisfaction over the construction quality, spacious planning, clean environment and modern facilities provided in the new homes. They shared that after spending several years in old and congested structures, receiving secure, well-planned and rightful 2 BHK homes in the heart of Mumbai has brought them immense happiness and pride.

The residents also stated that the new homes have brought a visible improvement in their everyday lives. Children now have a dedicated space to study, women feel safer in the cleaner and better-planned surroundings, and senior citizens are benefiting from improved accessibility and convenient facilities. Some beneficiaries remarked that the redevelopment has not only changed their houses, but has also brought a positive change in their overall way of living.

Local residents appreciated MHADA’s efforts towards completing the project within the planned timeframe. They also expressed satisfaction over the continuous communication maintained by the administration during the rehabilitation process and the responsive approach adopted while addressing citizens’ concerns. While interacting with the residents, Shri Jaiswal also sought their suggestions and reaffirmed MHADA’s commitment to adopting a citizen-centric approach in all redevelopment projects.

Thereafter, Shri Jaiswal visited the N. M. Joshi Marg and Naigaon BDD Chawl Rehabilitation Project sites and reviewed the ongoing works. During the visit to the Naigaon project, he also interacted with a rehabilitation tenement beneficiary and took feedback regarding the project.

During the inspection, Shri Jaiswal directed the concerned officials to ensure that all works are completed within the stipulated timelines and as per the prescribed quality standards. He stated that the BDD Chawl Redevelopment Project is among MHADA’s most significant redevelopment initiatives and aims to provide residents with quality housing supported by modern amenities and strong infrastructure.

Shri Jaiswal instructed officials to resolve all technical and administrative issues on priority so that the pace of work is not affected. He also emphasised the need for effective coordination among all stakeholders involved in the projects. Further, he directed the officials to regularly inform residents about the progress of redevelopment works and to address their grievances and suggestions in a transparent and time-bound manner.

Shri Jaiswal also inspected the Kannamwar Nagar, Vikhroli (East) Project and reviewed the progress of works at the site.

On this occasion, MHADA Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shri Anil Wankhede, Joint Chief Officer Smt. Vandana Suryavanshi, Deputy Chief Engineer Shri Anil Ankalgi, Deputy Chief Engineer Shri Sunil Bhadange and other senior officials were present during the inspection visit.

(Vaishali Gadpale)

Chief Public Relations Officer / MHADA

(Outward No. - 37/3214058)