November 22, 2025: The Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), in collaboration with Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt Ltd (NMDPL), has conducted one of its largest and most coordinated documentation outreach drives to date. Between November 1–15, 2025, teams reached over 18,000 hutments through a structured Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) initiative, covering Sectors 1 to 6 with daily field deployments. This phase marks the most exhaustive mobilisation effort undertaken by the project so far.
“Over 18,000 hutments reached through the documentation camp as DRP speeds up survey. A strong field footprint has helped residents with solutions to their pending problems related to documentation,” the DRP said.
Faster Field Verification and Issue Resolution
“Field verification moved faster, minor issues were resolved on the spot, and pending survey cases began closing at a quicker pace. Over 4,500 households with small discrepancies like QC-rejected forms, locked units, partial submissions, or cases where the head of household was unavailable were mapped and supported through targeted follow-ups, easing the burden on residents,” DRP/SRA CEO Dr. Mahendra Kalyankar said.
Boost from Awareness Campaigns
More than 8,000 calls from the NMDPL Call Centre encouraged residents to visit the camps. “Minor instances of resistance were handled calmly and professionally, creating a more reassuring environment and strengthening community trust,” Dr. Kalyankar added. “By streamlining processes, strengthening field mobilisation, and addressing resident concerns on the ground, we have been able to accelerate progress. Our focus remains on ensuring that every eligible family benefits from this historic transformation.”
Footfall and Results
Footfall at sector camps, which started with over 3,000 visitors, has steadily increased. The verification–numbering–door-to-door cycle is now converting pending cases into completed survey entries more efficiently.
“The disciplined execution, data-led planning, and a strong field footprint have helped residents with solutions to their pending problems related to documentation. The camp has laid the groundwork for a smoother, more responsive, and citizen-focused transformation in the days ahead,” Dr. Kalyankar said.
Source: The Free Press Journal
