CGEWHO was established in 1990 as a ‘Society’ registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860, to promote, control and coordinate the development of housing schemes for the Central Government Employees and other eligible categories as per CGEWHO Rules, all over India, on ‘No profit-No loss basis’ as a welfare measure. CGEWHO has completed 33 projects in the name of ‘Kendriya Vihar’ Housing Complexes with ultra-modern facilities.
The Organisation functions as per Memorandum of Associates, Rules and Regulations of CGEWHO and managed by General Body, governed by Governing Council with the Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs as its President and senior officials from various Ministries, HUDCO and Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM) as Ex-officio Members. Executive Committee of CGEWHO is chaired by Additional Secretary (Housing)/Joint Secretary (Housing), Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs. Organisation is headed by CEO who manages the day to day functions and affairs of the organisation.