The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated the third round of slum redevelopment by inviting expressions of interest from developers for 26 slum pockets across Mumbai. The identified sites include locations that failed to receive an adequate response in two earlier bidding rounds in 2025, along with newly added settlements, said Rahul Shinde, Assistant Engineer with BMC’s Estate Department.
In September 2024, the state government issued a resolution authorising seven government agencies, including the BMC, to form joint ventures with the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) for 228 projects covering 218,931 tenements. The BMC was designated the planning authority for 64 schemes, of which 47 were opened for redevelopment in May and September 2025.
The 26 pockets in the current phase span 447,871.58 square metres. Of these, 18 pockets measuring 398,213.67 sq m and comprising 22,771 tenements are located in Govandi. One pocket in Ghatkopar West covers 29,632.25 sq m with 1,935 hutments. Two pockets in Chembur measure 17,491.74 sq m with 1,137 tenements, while one in Vile Parle spans 2,533.92 sq m with 148 tenements.
According to policy, only developers with prior experience in slum redevelopment are eligible to participate. The selected developer must first construct rehabilitation units before proceeding with the free-sale component.
Under BMC guidelines, eligible slum dwellers will be rehabilitated in tenements measuring 20.90, 25.00 or 27.88 sq m carpet area. While consent of residents is not mandatory, developers are required to undertake Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities with both slum and non-slum occupants. They must also familiarise themselves with the SRA framework under DCPR 2034 and the Maharashtra Slum Act before commencing work.
Source: Hindustan Times
