Ms. Jyoti Chougale
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| Jyoti Chougale in 2026 | |
| Born | Patan, Satara district, Maharashtra, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Engineering |
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| Occupation | Construction professional, Real estate consultant |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Work in construction industry and MahaRERA guidance |
| Notable works | Project designing, liaisoning, redevelopment and real estate consultancy |
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| Spouse(s) | |
| Parents | Vijaykumar "Anna" Dhandhe |
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Jyoti Chougale is an Indian construction professional and real estate consultant associated with the construction and real estate industry in Maharashtra. She has more than 20 years of experience in various fields that include project designing, liaisoning, redevelopment, construction, and plotting.
She guides developers through their projects by using her expertise with the MahaRERA regulatory framework. Jyoti Chougale serves as the Chairman of the Housing RERA Committee under the Builder Association of India (BAI), Maharashtra.
Early Life & Education
Jyoti Chougale was born in Patan village in the Satara district of Maharashtra. She was raised in the Dhandhe family, which has a long history in the region and is known for its social contributions and land ownership in Patan.
The family of her upbringing stressed the importance of honoring commitments to society through responsible actions while showing dedication to their community. Her father Vijaykumar “Anna” Dhandhe played an important role in shaping her values and he taught her to live her life with honesty and integrity.
Although her family practiced early marriage customs, Jyoti Chougale achieved her engineering degree because her family supported her educational goals which led her to the construction field.
Career
Jyoti Chougale has more than 20 years of experience in the construction and real estate sector. She has worked in project designing, project liaisoning, redevelopment, construction management, and plotting projects.
She has worked as a partner at three companies namely Nikunj Developers and Nikunj Associates and Vastunikunj Developers while she completed tasks in multiple departments.
In January 2017, she established Nikunj Associates as a construction consultancy firm which offers comprehensive support for real estate projects. The firm helps developers and landowners and housing societies to develop project plans and building designs and complete MahaRERA registration and environmental clearances and all other required approvals.
Her responsibilities require her to work with several government entities including PMC and PMRDA and PCMC and the Collector’s Office and the Town Planning Department and Bhumi Abhilekh and the MahaRERA office and the DDR office. The firm offers assistance to housing societies for their redevelopment projects and conveyancing activities.
Over the course of her career, Jyoti Chougale has developed strong professional networks with developers, government authorities, and industry professionals across Maharashtra. She also conducts training sessions and guidance programs related to construction regulations and MahaRERA compliance. She has overseen more than 10000 real estate projects while her company currently operates 1700 active projects.
She has the membership of the Builder Association of India (BAI), and at the same time, she holds the position of the Chairman of the Housing RERA Committee in the state of Maharashtra. Her area of interest and activity involves the promotion of transparent activities and development in the construction sector in areas such as Pune, Satara, Karad, and Kolhapur.
All Services at One Place
Project Management & Redevelopment Services
- Project Planning & Designing
- Project Estimation & Costing
- Project Management Consultancy (PMC)
- Safety Monitoring
- Redevelopment Consultancy
- Society Development – Start to End Solutions
- Society Panel PMC Advisor
- Site Execution & Supervision
- Statutory Compliance Management
- Project Sanction & Liaisoning
- Complete Legal Solutions
Statutory Approvals & NOCs
- Zone Demarcation & Sanction Plan
- Plot Checking & Completion Certificate
- Aviation NOC (MUD) – Survey & Level Certificate
- Fire CFO NOC
- Water Supply & Garden NOC (STP / WTP)
- High-Rise Building NOC
- Electrical High-Rise NOC
- MSEB Approval Works
- Ground Water / Borewell Approval
- Rain Water Harvesting Certificate
Technical Reports & Consultancy
- Geo-Hydro Report
- Soil Investigation Report
- Feasibility Report
- Solar System Consultancy
- Vermiculture Project Consultancy
RERA – All Services at One Place
1. New Project Registration
- Plotting, Redevelopment
- Residential & Commercial Projects
- Joint Venture Projects
2. Project Corrections & Modifications
- FSI, Cost Estimates, Bank Details Revisions as per Approved Sanction Plan
- All Related Modifications
3. Project Extension Services
- Section 6 & Section 7 Extensions as per Requirement
4. OC Acceptance
- Assistance After Project Completion
5. Quarterly Progress Report (QPR) Updates
- Project Monitoring
6. Promoter Changes
- Name, Structure, or Related Modifications
7. Lapsed & Abeyance Project Handling
- Removal from Lapsed Status
- Abeyance Applications
- Bank Account Unfreezing
8. Backdated QPR Filing
9. Litigation Support
- Complaints, Replies, and Hearing Assistance
10. Project Hearings
- Online Hearing Attendance & Representation
11. Guidelines & Regulatory Updates
- GRs, Circulars, and All New Updates Issued by MahaRERA
12. Project De-Registration
- Withdrawal of Project from MahaRERA Portal
13. Drafting Support for MahaRERA Compliance
- Drafts for New Registration, Extension, Corrections, and De-Registration
- All Types of Drafts Required for MahaRERA Projects
Positions and Memberships
- Chairman, Housing RERA Committee – Maharashtra, Builder Association of India (BAI).
- Member, National Committee – Builder Association of India (BAI).
Notable Works
Jyoti Chougale gain notability by guiding and providing consultancy for more than 10,000 real estate projects across Maharashtra. She leads the Housing RERA Committee of the Builder Association of India (BAI) in Maharashtra to raise public awareness about construction industry regulatory requirements. She also organized training sessions to educate developers about MahaRERA regulations while she promotes organized rural development through construction projects and township expansion in Patan and nearby areas.
Achievements and Recognition
Jyoti Chougale recognise as an expert who helps people with MahaRERA compliance and construction processes. Both developers and government officials recognize her expertise while she has built a reputation for trustworthy service throughout her 20-year industry career. Her work in guiding thousands of construction projects and promoting transparency in the real estate sector has strengthened her reputation in the industry.
| Award / Title | Description |
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| Construction Superwoman | Recognized by professional networks in the construction and real estate sector for her contributions and leadership in industry-related initiatives. |
| Best Coordinator | Awarded for her coordination and management of projects and professional activities within the construction and real estate industry. |
| Best Leader | Honored by industry organizations for her leadership and active involvement in construction sector initiatives. |
| Best Convener Award | Received at the seminar titled “Real Estate Developers and Redevelopment – All Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) Update 2025” held in the Pune Division. The award was presented by former MahaRERA Chairman IAS Gautam Chatterjee in recognition of her successful coordination and management of the event. |
Industry Presence in Maharashtra
Through her professional work and consultancy services, Jyoti Chougale has developed a strong presence across various regions of Maharashtra. Her work includes partnerships with developers and landowners and housing societies and regulatory authorities across various cities and districts.
Her consultancy work together with her project guidance services enables state-wide execution of construction development work and redevelopment projects and regulatory compliance with MahaRERA requirements.
Public Engagements
Jyoti Chougale receives frequent invitations to construction and real estate industry seminars and conferences and professional events. She takes part in discussions and awareness programs which focus on redevelopment and construction regulations and MahaRERA compliance.
She has received recognition from professional organizations and industry bodies at multiple events which honored her achievements. The programs are attended by government officials and semi-government officials who work with regulatory authorities and urban development departments.