Mhaje Ghar Yojana
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Mhaje Ghar Yojana is a landmark housing scheme launched by the Goa government to grant legal ownership rights to residents of houses built on government and community lands.
Key Features of Mhaje Ghar Yojana
- Legal regularization of houses built before 2014 on government or community lands.
- Provision of ownership rights through a single unified law addressing multiple legal anomalies.
- Permission for house repairs within 3 days and assured supply of electricity and water.
- Facilitation of loans against houses through mortgage.
- Easy transfer of house ownership within families.
- Coverage extends to around 11 lakh citizens, almost half the population of Goa.
- Aims to secure housing rights and dignity for families long entangled in legal issues.
- Empowers Goans with housing security and legal titles.
- Reduces risk of house demolitions following court orders.
- Supports state development and residents' wellbeing by addressing housing-related legal and infrastructural challenges.
- Contributes to Goa's vision to become a fully developed state by 2037.
