30-05-2025
Mumbai Metro Connectivity To Bigger Houses: The Dharavi Redevelopment Project Explained
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'Dharavi is an economic hub and a unique industrial cluster whose original character must be original resident should be provided with a home,' said CM Fadnavis
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday approved the master plan for the ambitious Rs 95,790-crore Dharavi redevelopment project at a review meeting attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and senior officials.
'Dharavi is a major economic hub and a unique industrial cluster whose original character must be preserved in the redevelopment. Every original resident of Dharavi should be provided with a home," said CM Devendra Fadnavis on X.
The master plan will now be presented in Cabinet for approval.
Dharavi Redevelopment to Move Ahead Without Losing Its Soul!🏙️Chaired a review meeting regarding Dharavi redevelopment project at Sahyadri Guest House, Mumbai, today.
Issued important directions to all concerned departments with a strong emphasis on sensitive, inclusive, and…
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) May 28, 2025
The Navbharat Mega Developers Private Ltd (NMDPL) is executing the mega project as a special purpose vehicle (SPV) between the Government of Maharashtra — through the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) and the Adani Group.
In January 2024, NMDPL appointed renowned architect Hafeez Contractor to lead the redevelopment.
WHAT WILL RESIDENTS GET?
Each eligible resident of Dharavi will receive one rehabilitation unit, regardless of the number of tenements they own.
These units will be 350 sq. ft. in size—an upgrade from the 300 sq. ft. units provided in other slum redevelopment projects, according to reports.
The projects aims for rehabilitation of 72,000 units — 49,832 residential and 12,458 industrial/commercial.
It is expected to benefit nearly 6 lakh people.
📍 #मुंबई |मुंबईतील सर्वात मोठी झोपडपट्टी अशी ओळख असलेल्या धारावीच्या पुनर्वसन प्रकल्पाच्या मास्टर प्लॅनचे आज सादरीकरण करण्यात आले. यावेळी या पुनर्वसन प्रकल्पाची वैशिष्ट्ये आणि त्यातील अडचणीही जाणून घेतल्या.
सुमारे १ लाख कोटींचा या प्रकल्पाद्वारे धारावीमध्ये राहणाऱ्या सुमारे…
— Eknath Shinde – एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) May 28, 2025
THE CONNECTIVITY
A key highlight of the project is the construction of a multi-modal transit hub, with direct connectivity to Metro Line 11. A total of 108.99 hectares will undergo development.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde also noted that a committee headed by a former Chief Justice has been set up to oversee the rehabilitation of 296 religious structures. All decisions, he said, will be taken in consultation with Dharavi residents and in accordance with legal norms.
THE FIVE CLUSTERS
'Through this project, costing approximately 1 lakh crore, around 6 lakh people residing in Dharavi will be rehabilitated. To rehabilitate the various industries in Dharavi, five different clusters will be created, through which industries such as pottery, leather, food, clothing, and waste recycling will be rehabilitated. Additionally, there will be excellent connectivity through metro, roads, bus routes, and railway lines. The project is set to be completed in seven years, with the aim of providing a better lifestyle for all stakeholders," said Shinde.
WHAT CM FADNAVIS SAID
Dharavi is a transformative economic zone capable of reshaping the nation's urban and economic landscape.
The redevelopment must include every Dharavikar. No one should be left behind.
Rehabilitation of local businesses must be done respectfully at their original locations, maintaining their traditional character.
Trust-building, coordination, and empathy are essential components of the redevelopment process.
Issued clear directives to ensure the voices and aspirations of all citizens are integrated into the plan, maintain the socio-cultural identity of Dharavi throughout the redevelopment, and enable a harmonious balance between progress and preservation.
This historic project, while protecting the essence of Dharavi, is expected to accelerate with renewed momentum, unlocking new possibilities for the community and the city at large.
THE OPPOSITION
The project, however, has also seen opposition from several small-scale units and residents who have been living illegally.
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Mumbai, India, India
First Published:
May 30, 2025, 13:44 IST
News explainers Mumbai Metro Connectivity To Bigger Houses: The Dharavi Redevelopment Project Explained
