Housing draw offers thousands of economically weaker families a chance to own affordable homes.

The Lottery

The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has announced the results of its housing lottery for applicants from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), with 3,142 applicants declared successful.

The draw has brought relief and excitement to thousands of families who have been waiting for an opportunity to own an affordable home in the Navi Mumbai region. For many selected applicants, the result marks an important step towards fulfilling their long-awaited dream of home ownership.

The housing scheme is aimed at providing homes at relatively affordable prices to eligible families from economically weaker sections. With property prices remaining a major challenge for middle- and lower-income families in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, such schemes offer an important opportunity for those struggling to find affordable housing. Successful applicants can check their results and follow the further procedures announced by CIDCO. They will need to complete the required formalities within the stipulated time to proceed with their housing allotment.

The announcement is expected to provide much-needed support to families seeking secure and affordable accommodation in the rapidly developing Navi Mumbai region. The CIDCO housing initiative is part of the corporation’s broader efforts to expand affordable housing opportunities and help more families move closer to owning a home of their own.

Month-long campaign to focus on better civic services, cleanliness, health and community participation.

The Initiative

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) is preparing a series of citizen-focused initiatives under the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’, scheduled to be held from September 17 to October 17, 2026.

The campaign, announced by the Maharashtra Government, aims to improve public services and encourage citizens to take part in activities benefiting society. NMMC Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde recently held a meeting with senior officials and school principals to discuss the plans. As part of the campaign, the civic body will organise Seva Setu, innovation challenges, cleanliness drives, health camps, art and elocution competitions, Anganwadi Utsav and digital literacy programmes for senior citizens.

Under Seva Setu, NMMC plans to assess basic civic facilities in tribal settlements, including drinking water, streetlights, sanitation, roads, drainage and healthcare. Special camps will also be held to help residents resolve pending applications related to birth and death certificates, marriage registration and property documents.

The campaign will also promote waste segregation, reduced plastic use, blood donation and fitness awareness. Students will be encouraged to share ideas for building a developed India. Through the month-long initiative, NMMC hopes to bring public services closer to residents while encouraging cleanliness, health, innovation and active community participation.

Complaints of forced rides and illegal parking prompt demand for strict action.

The Drivers

Passengers at Nerul railway station, particularly on the eastern side, are reportedly facing harassment from share-auto drivers. Commuters have alleged that drivers often stand near the station entrance and pressure passengers to take their autos.

Some women passengers have complained that drivers even try to pull them towards their vehicles. Autos are also reportedly being parked at the NMMT bus stop, creating confusion and affecting public transport services. The issue is particularly noticeable among passengers travelling towards Kharghar and Ulwe. Despite complaints to the police and transport authorities, residents claim that the problem continues.

The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has installed a signboard restricting autos from entering the area near the station. However, drivers are allegedly ignoring the restriction. Dilip Amle, president of the Navi Mumbai Rickshaw Drivers and Owners Welfare Association, has written to the Regional Transport Office (RTO) seeking action. He said passengers, especially women travelling towards Ulwe, should not be forced into autos.

Navi Mumbai Deputy Regional Transport Officer Dattatray Sagolkar said that drivers would not be allowed to force passengers into their vehicles. He assured that the area would be inspected and appropriate action would be taken.Passengers and residents have called for a permanent solution involving the RTO, police and NMMT authorities.