Dharavi: From Colonial-Era Settlement To India’s Largest Redevelopment Project
November 18, 2025: Dharavi, one of the world’s largest and most densely populated slums, is now at the centre of one of India’s most ambitious redevelopment plans. Located in the heart of Mumbai and home to nearly a million residents, Dharavi has evolved over centuries—from an 18th-century mangrove island to a bustling hub of artisans, […]
Dharavi Residents Rally For Equitable Housing Rights
Dharavi, one of Asia’s largest informal settlements, is an economic powerhouse with diverse industries — ranging from pottery and leatherwork to recycling and garment manufacturing — generating an estimated annual turnover of Rs 10,000 crore. This intricate web of informal and formal enterprises has woven Dharavi deeply into Mumbai’s economic fabric. However, ongoing redevelopment plans […]