Massive Turnout at Self-Redevelopment Seminar – Senior Citizens Show Strong Interest

Thane, 18 May 2025:
The Self-Redevelopment Seminar held on Sunday morning at Gokhale Mangal Karyalaya, Naupada, received an overwhelming response from the public. The hall was completely filled even before 10:30 AM, with a majority of the attendees being senior citizens.

The event was organized by Vishwas Social Foundation, Thane, with the objective of creating awareness and opportunities for cooperative housing societies to take up self-redevelopment for the benefit of their members—ensuring security, ownership, and financial growth.

Key Speakers and Guides at the Event Included:

  • Uttin Naik, OSD, Mumbai District Central Cooperative Bank
  • Uday Dalvi, OSD, Mumbai District Central Cooperative Bank
  • Vinayak Sahasrabuddhe, Architect
  • Vithhal Vetalpade, President, Thane East Division
  • Anand N. Bhoir, Deputy CEO, TDCC BANK
  • Sharad N. Kamble, Officer, TDCC BANK
  • Harshad More, Project Management Consultant
  • Rajendra Patankar, Legal Expert

Highlights of the Seminar:

  • Introduction to the concept of self-redevelopment—where societies act as their own developers.
  • Guidance on financial assistance and loan options through cooperative banks.
  • Expert advice from architects, PMCs, and legal consultants.
  • Direct interaction and Q&A with senior citizens and society representatives.

This initiative is expected to guide cooperative housing societies in Thane towards securing their ownership rights and maximizing redevelopment benefits without depending on private builders.

Report: YIIPPEE® News Network – Thane Bureau
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