AI SummaryGujarat government's Masiha Housing Scheme was announced in the state budget on 3 March 2021 to provide housing to workers near their factories. MASIHA stands for Mukhyamantri Audyogik Shramyogi Ane Industrial Housing Awas Yojana. Under this scheme, the state government planned to build houses for registered labourers close to their workplaces.
Scheme has been closed or it was a one time scheme which has been closed by the government.
Gujarat Masiha Housing Scheme
The scheme was announced by the then Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel while presenting the Gujarat Budget on 3 March 2021. The announcement came after the state saw a new wave of workers moving back to their home states during the lockdown, which had slowed production at industrial units. To stop this, the government decided to provide housing near the factories where workers are employed.
Apply for Masiha Housing Scheme
As of 2026, there is no active online application process for Masiha Housing Scheme. The state government had planned to invite online registration forms at the official website https://gujaratindia.gov.in/ or through a new dedicated portal. No such portal has been launched yet, and there is no confirmed date for the application process. Any future update about the apply online process will be shared on the official government website.
Eligibility Criteria for Masiha Housing Scheme
In order to become eligible for Masiha Housing Scheme, each applicant had to meet the conditions given below.
- Registered labourer: The applicant must be a registered labourer with the labour welfare board.
- Working in Gujarat industry: The applicant must be working in an industry located in the Gujarat state.
- No existing house: The applicant must not own a house in their own name or in the name of any family member.
Documents Required for Masiha Housing Scheme
Here is the list of documents that were required to apply under Masiha Housing Scheme:
- Aadhaar card for identity proof.
- Labour card as proof of registration as a worker.
- Employment certificate or proof of working in an industry located in Gujarat.
- Recent passport size photograph for the application record.
Highlights of Masiha Housing Scheme
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Masiha Housing Scheme |
| Full Form | Mukhyamantri Audyogik Shramyogi Ane Industrial Housing Awas Yojana |
| Objective | To provide houses to labourers near the factories where they work in Gujarat |
| Date of Announcement | 3 March 2021 |
| Article Type | Online Application / Registration Form |
| Official Website | https://gujaratindia.gov.in/ |
| Major Beneficiaries | Labourers |
Under Masiha Scheme, housing for labourers was planned to be built at concessional rates on a public-private partnership (PPP) basis. The state budget made a total provision of Rs. 1,502 crore for the labour and employment department.
FAQ's
Is Masiha Housing Scheme still accepting applications?
No. As of 2026, there is no active online application process for this scheme. It was announced in the 2021 state budget, and no new application portal has been launched since then.
Who was eligible for Masiha Housing Scheme?
Registered labourers working in industries located in Gujarat who did not own a house in their own name or in the name of any family member were eligible for this scheme.
Where can I apply for Masiha Housing Scheme?
There is no dedicated online portal for this scheme as of 2026. Any future update about the application process will be published on the official Gujarat government website.
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