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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Mumbai: Dharavi slum redevelopment plan get CM Devendra Fadnavis' approval; check salient features
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 30 (ANI): The ambitious Dharavi Redevelopment Project, a unique slum rehabilitation project that aims to provide housing for all, received approval from Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis this Wednesday. The proposed master plan is an attempt to build on the existing characteristics of Dharavi and create a world-class district for Dharavikars and reimagine a new heart for Mumbai. The Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) is a unique opportunity to transform the lives and 'live-work' conditions of Dharavikars aiming for a higher quality of life with great infrastructure and public amenities. As per the Dharavi Master Plan, it is being built on the foundation of three guiding principles: driving economic change through redevelopment, building resilient ecology and infrastructure, and fostering an equitable Dharavi. It will have an interconnected network of green and public spaces, ranging from large city parks to smaller community playgrounds, ensuring every resident can access vibrant, walkable open areas. This network shall strengthen ecological resilience and enhance Dharavi's quality of life every day. A large active public open space is being planned in the centre of Dharavi, which will not only serve the recreation needs of the residents but also of Mumbai city at large. This space will be a place where Dharavi and Mumbai residents can come together for celebrations and festivals. Dharavi shall be transformed into a highly transit-oriented development with seamless multi-modal connectivity, including a new metro corridor through its core. Bus feeder systems, dedicated infrastructure for non-motorised transport, and a fine-grain street network shall enhance last-mile connectivity and promote walkability across all neighbourhoods. At the heart of Dharavi, a Multi-Modal Transit Hub (MMTH) is planned around the fact that it would have the first-ever facility where inter-city, intra-city, suburban, metro, high-speed, and Airport express trains could be accessed, as well as city buses and other city transport, all at one location. This integrated hub shall connect Metro, rail, buses, feeder services, and non-motorised transport infrastructure, enabling efficient transfers across all modes in north-south-east-west directions. Those in transit can come to Dharavi, check in their bags, for flights later in the day, either from Mumbai or Navi Mumbai, and spend the day at various facilities at the MMTH. The MMTH, through underground elevators, escalators, and subways, shall provide 24x7 retail facilities, restaurants, cafes, and shopping, office and Hotel spaces, and Connectivity to Central Avenue. The Dharavi project will also have accessible social amenities. A clear hierarchy of social infrastructure shall be embedded within walkable neighbourhood nodes, ensuring every resident is within easy reach of schools, healthcare, and community facilities. These nodes shall also include open spaces and transit access, fulfilling the city's diverse needs. Residents can reach their nearest amenities within 5 to 15 minutes on foot. A state-of-the-art hospital network will be set up in Dharavi and other MMR locations along with polyclinics, first-aid centres and diagnostic facilities across Dharavi. This will eventually bolster the medical infrastructure in central Mumbai. The proposed waterfront development and Dharavi promenade - a linear open space is planned to make the river's edge accessible. The promenade shall be a place for people to come and enjoy the walks along the Mithi River and engage visually with the mangrove forest to the north. It will serve as a hangout space for young and old alike and encouraging people to come together, interact and socialise. This will potentially be the longest waterfront in the city after the Queen's Necklace (Marine Drive). The proposed road network includes widening of existing Development Plan (DP) roads and new networks of approximately 21Km road length. The proposed road network has varying right-of-way (ROW) widths of 9m, 12m, 15m, 18m, 21m, 24m, 27m, and 36m, each serving a specific purpose. A dense road network inside Dharavi will ensure that residents can commute using arterial routes without having to come on the main road. It ensures a well-connected network that links different neighbourhoods, promoting a balanced and inclusive transportation system. Dharavi's streets will be wide and interlinked every 125 metres. Besides everything, for the communities of different faiths, iconic religious complexes, which shall be of world-class standards, are being envisaged so that all the inhabitants of Dharavi will have access to a state-of-the-art religious complex catering to all faiths/religions near their place of living. (ANI)
India Today
4 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Mumbai's Dharavi to get a Rs 95,790 crore makeover in 7 years
The Maharashtra government has given a green signal to a large-scale plan to completely transform Dharavi by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has approved the master plan for the Rs 95,790 crore Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP). The project aims to reshape Dharavi into a modern and well-connected urban space by January 2032.A NEW FACE FOR DHARAVIThe entire redevelopment will cover a gross area of 251.24 hectares (628.82 acres). Of this, a total of 541.2 acres of prime land have been set aside for building affordable rental homes. Construction work already began on January 14, 2025, starting with railway infrastructure after the first clearance certificate was issued. The entire project is expected to take seven years to The redevelopment is being led by a special purpose vehicle (SPV), Navbharat Mega Developers Private Limited (NMDPL), formed through a joint venture between the Maharashtra government's Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) and the Adani Group's Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private Limited (DRPPL). On Wednesday, NMDPL's CEO, SVR Srinivas, presented the plan to HOMES, STRONGER CONNECTIONSNMDPL says the aim is not just to build new homes but to improve the overall quality of life for the people of Dharavi. The plan promises better infrastructure, clean spaces, and easy access to public facilities.'The Dharavi development project is a unique opportunity to transform the lives and live-work conditions of Dharavikars aiming for a higher quality of life with great infrastructure, public amenities,'NMDPL stated in its of the Dharavi revamp includes a Multi Modal Transport Hub (MMTH), managed by MMRDA. . It aims to seamlessly link homes and workplaces with public transport. Level 1 will provide links to Mahim and Sion, while Level 2 will connect to Metro Lines 8 and 11. The project focuses on building a compact urban area where key services are accessible by foot within 5, 10, or 15 minutes. Plan for a Multi Modal Transport Hub (Photo Credit: India Today) advertisementHOMES, SHOPS AND WORKPLACESAround 72,000 new tenements are planned, which will include homes, commercial shops, and spaces for small industries. However, a proper survey to confirm the number of eligible residents is still underway. Some areas like Kumbharwada and privately-owned slum land have shown resistance to the door-to-door survey FOR REHOUSINGThere's resistance from local residents in areas like Mulund against housing Dharavi families. In its presentation, NMDPL stated that six plots across Mumbai, totalling 541.2 acres have been allotted for affoMunrdable rental housing. These include 21 acres in Kurla and 58.5 acres in Mulund, for which possession has already been handed overto SPV. (Photo credit: India Today) The remaining four plots—124.3 acres in Deonar, 140 acres in Malad (Aksa and Malvani), 120.5 acres in Arthur Road, and 76.9 acres in Kanjurmarg— are yet to be handed to NMDPL, six land parcels totalling 541.2 acres have been earmarked for affordable homes. Of these, 21 acres in Kurla and 58.5 acres in Mulund are already in SPV's possession. The rest—124.3 acres in Deonar, 140 acres in Malad, 120.5 acres in Arthur Road, and 76.9 acres in Kanjurmarg—are yet to be handed Reel
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Fadnavis approves Dharavi redevelopment master plan
MUMBAI: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis cleared the much-awaited master plan to redevelop Dharavi slums on Wednesday after an hour-long meeting with the stakeholders of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private Limited (DRPPL) who made a presentation. The master plan will serve as a strategic roadmap, guiding the planning and execution of this large-scale cluster redevelopment project, which will integrate residential, commercial and industrial spaces, within and beyond Dharavi. The space is being envisaged as an annexe to the finance and business hub of Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), which is 5.5 kilometers from Dharavi. Dharavi spans 620 acres, of which 296 acres have been earmarked for redevelopment. In January 2024 a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) was formed comprising the government of Maharashtra's Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) and the Gautam Adani-owned Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt. Ltd (NMDPL) to transform Dharavi. Apart from the transformation, the project also aims to rehabilitate 0.7 million residents. At the meeting, Fadnavis insisted on 'a holistic eco-friendly approach to the project', and emphasied that 'everyone must be rehabilitated through the plan'. Later in the evening, in a post on X, Fadnavis said, 'Dharavi redevelopment will move ahead without losing its soul!' He termed the neighbourhood as 'a locality that represents a powerful micro-economy built on skilled labour, artisans, micro-enterprises and underprivileged communities'. He said it was important to 'retain this spirit while unlocking new opportunities for the future'. SVR Srinivas, CEO of DRPPL, who participated in the meeting, said, 'Now that the master plan has been cleared, the bigger challenge lying ahead is to make it a reality. As of now 1.02 lakh odd tenements have been surveyed. We expect the total tenements to be around 1.30 lakh with a margin of 10% here and there. The survey is expected to be completed in the next two months.' Another official, who was in the meeting, said, 'While various decisions have been taken, formal orders are yet to be issued by the urban development and housing departments.' Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, present in the meeting, asked all concerned departments to hasten necessary approvals. Architect and developer Mukesh Mehta, who first prepared and presented the plan of redevelopment to Bal Thackeray, welcomed the decision and said: 'This is a confirmation that the government is serious about executing the long-awaited transformation project of Dharavi. It will fulfil the dreams of the urban poor of this slum pocket and give hope to crores of underprivileged across the world.' Karunanidhi Kanan, an advocate and resident of Dharavi sounded a critical note as he said, 'If this is the way forward, the least we expect is transparency in determining eligibility of people to own properties in Dharavi. The Adani Group-led NMDPL should setup camps across Dharavi to check documents of Dharavikars. If they come across any shortcoming, they should help them put their documents in order. This is how surveys on most government-backed projects are done.' He criticised the government's plan to move out 'the ineligible to far-flung salt pan lands or a cleared-out dumping ground'. Opposing the move, Mumbai Congress chief, Varsha Gaikwad said, 'Dharavikars have been betrayed yet again. The CM has today approved the master plan without consultation or adherence to due legal process. People of Dharavi have consistently opposed the redevelopment plan, especially as the survey for tenements are still on.'
