A partnership between Max Estates and Habitat for Humanity India
Aakera village, Rewari district, Haryana: Sumitra (Centre) and her family rest happily outside their newly built home in Aakera village.
Fifty-four families in Haryana now live in safe, dignified homes — because a purpose-led partnership chose to build hope beyond bricks and mortar.
Why This Matters?
A safe home is the foundation for everything else — health, education, livelihoods and dignity. Yet for many families across India, inadequate housing remains a daily reality, forcing them to live in unsafe structures that compromise their well-being and future.
In rural Haryana, many families lived in fragile homes with leaking roofs, poor ventilation and no sanitation—conditions that placed women, children and the elderly at constant risk.
This partnership set out to change that.
The Partnership
Guided by its philosophy of LiveWell and its core value of Sevabhav — a spirit of service — Max Estates is committed to translating business success into social impact.
Through a collaboration with Habitat for Humanity India, Max Estates linked its Estate 128 project in Noida to the dream of safe housing for underserved families. For every unit sold at Estate 128, a contribution was made towards building permanent, dignified homes for families who had never experienced housing security before.
This unique partnership between Max Estates and Habitat India demonstrates how purpose-driven businesses can play a catalytic role in addressing India’s housing need.
Programme Snapshot
Each home is designed to provide structural safety, improved ventilation, sanitation and a healthy living environment—laying the groundwork for long-term stability and opportunity.
Aakera village, Rewari district, Haryana: From standing outside her old home (left) to decorating her new one (right) - Pooja’s journey is a testament to hope, dignity and new beginnings.
Aakera village, Rewari district, Haryana: From uncertainty in his old home (left) to confidence at the doorstep of a new beginning (right) - Vikram’s smile says it all.
Aakera village, Rewari district, Haryana: From an old house (left) to a new beginning - Dharamwati's new home (right) brings her family comfort, security and renewed hope.
What Does a Home Change?
“At first, I could not believe that I would be supported to build a new home. I watched every brick being laid with hope. Now my daughters have a clean, peaceful place to study. I don’t worry about leaking roofs or stray animals anymore. We finally feel safe.”
Dharamwati, Aakera
Read Dharawati's story: A Home of Her Own: Dharamwati’s Story of Strength and Hope
For the first time in my life, I have a place that feels secure. I don’t pay rent anymore and I can finally start planning for my children’s future.”
Pooja, Aakera
Read Pooja's story: A New Dawn for Pooja
“Our new home has proper ventilation and a healthy living environment. We are no longer spending on constant repairs. I can now think about starting my own small business.”
Komal, Aakera
Read Komal and Ram Dei's story: Ram Dei’s New Home = New Hope for the Next Generation
“This house is more than bricks and mortar. It is safety, health and hope for my children’s future.”
Sumitra, Aakera
Read Sumitra Devi’s Story: From a Struggling Past to a Hopeful Future
“I can now move around freely without the fear of tripping or bumping into things.”
— Vikram, Aakera
Blind Shopkeeper Dreams of a Safer Home – The Story of Vikram
A Word from Our Partner
"At Max Estates, our commitment to Sevabhav — the spirit of service — guides everything we do. We believe that access to safe and adequate housing is fundamental to human dignity. Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity India, we are proud to extend our LiveWell philosophy beyond our developments and into communities that need it most. The confidence and sense of ownership we see among these families reaffirm our belief that purpose-driven partnerships can truly transform lives”.
Vachan Singh
Chief Operating Officer, Max Estates Limited
“At Max Estates, we are deeply committed to Sevabhav — fostering a culture of service and making a meaningful difference to quality of life. Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity India, we have been able to extend our LiveWell philosophy to families in Haryana by supporting access to safe, dignified housing. Witnessing the confidence and empowerment of these homeowners reaffirms our belief in the transformative power of collaboration.”
Sahil Vachani
Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Max Estates Limited
Building Forward, Together
Through this partnership, Habitat for Humanity India and Max Estates have helped families move from vulnerability to stability — creating not just homes, but stronger, more resilient communities.
As the programme progresses, the partnership remains focused on deepening its impact, supporting more families and demonstrating how collaborative action between civil society and the private sector can help close India’s housing gap.
