1. Shri Dnyaneshwar Cooperative Housing Society, with 400 members, finally secures freehold status after a six-year effort and payment of ₹1.5 crore in 2024.
  2. Society officials Vikram Naiknimbalkar and Pradeep Kadam share challenges faced in convincing members and navigating bureaucratic hurdles.
  3. Ram Khutwad from another housing society in Pune, with 457 members, successfully completes the process independently after raising ₹5 crore collectively, with retirees breaking fixed deposits to contribute.
  4. Minister of State for Urban Development Madhuri Misal plays a crucial role in facilitating discussions with the state government for the transition process.
  5. The policy allowing housing societies on government-allotted land to secure full ownership rights is highlighted by Misal and Suhas Patwardhan, president of the Housing Federation, as beneficial for residents and revenue generation for the state.
  6. Pune District Residential Deputy Collector Jyoti Kadam confirms increasing interest in the scheme since its introduction in 2018, but notes challenges in document retrieval and member financial contribution.
  7. The successful transition of Panchavati Society sets an example for other societies looking to gain full ownership, signaling a milestone in Pune’s urban housing landscape.

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