Around 188.66 hectares of land could be freed up for development in the city if the Maharashtra government has its way. The government plans to redevelop around 290 slum clusters that are part of Mumbai’s coastline and are affected by the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ)-II regulations, and has approached the central government for permission to do this.
The ministry of environment, forest and climate clearance (MoEFCC) has agreed to seriously consider the state’s proposal and has asked it to conduct an environmental cost-benefit analysis. The study will determine the number of slums that could not be developed because of CRZ rules all these years and their impact on the city. It will also ascertain the impact of this proposed redevelopment on the city’s existing infrastructure and environment.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/state-plans-to-redevelop-290-slum-clusters-in-crz-area-windfall-for-builders-101698262739299.html
Source: Hindustan Times
