NAREDCO Seeks PM's Birthday as 'Right to Housing Day'

The National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) has written to the Prime Minister requesting that his birthday be celebrated as ‘Right to Housing Day’ to honour his vision of Housing for All.

In the letter, NAREDCO Chairman Niranjan Hiranandani highlighted the transformative impact of government initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), under which more than four crore homes have already been built. With PMAY-U 2.0 expected to further boost housing development, NAREDCO believes this commemoration would symbolize India’s progress toward inclusive and dignified housing for every citizen.

Key Highlights

• NAREDCO requests PM’s birthday be observed as ‘Right to Housing Day’
• Over 4 crore homes built under PMAY, with PMAY-U 2.0 to accelerate housing
• RERA and GST reforms have transformed real estate with transparency and efficiency

Hiranandani lauded the government’s reforms, including RERA and GST rationalisation, for ushering in transparency, accountability, and professionalism in the real estate sector. He stated that these measures, coupled with simplified processes and a restructured tax framework, have fortified the country’s economic foundation and created a customer-centric housing ecosystem.

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NAREDCO reaffirmed its commitment to supporting nationwide housing initiatives, ensuring every Indian can access adequate and dignified housing. The industry body pledged continued collaboration with the government to drive affordable housing, urban development, and policy reforms, strengthening India’s position as one of the world’s fastest-growing real estate markets.