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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.

Benefits and Impact

• 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.

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