Adani’s Dharavi Project Triggers Tree Removal In Matunga Railway Colony
July 31, 2025: The Matunga railway colonies of both Central and Western Railways are now bearing the brunt of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, led by the Adani Group. The initiative involves clearing existing railway quarters to construct transit housing for Dharavi residents and railway staff. However, this progress comes at the cost of Matunga’s extensive […]
SVR Srinivas Defends Dharavi Project As ‘Transformational’, Dismisses Opposition’s Allegations
July 26, 2025: SVR Srinivas, Chief Executive Officer of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), has firmly defended the initiative against growing political criticism, stating that the redevelopment is not merely a project, but a transformative movement focused on inclusive urban renewal. In an exclusive interview with The Free Press Journal, Srinivas emphasised that the scheme […]
Mumbai’s Real Estate Renaissance: How Redevelopment Is Reshaping The City Of Dreams
July 24, 2025: Mumbai, often referred to as the ‘City of Dreams’, is witnessing a sweeping transformation driven by a wave of redevelopment initiatives. From ambitious slum rehabilitation plans to high-end residential towers, the city’s landscape is rapidly evolving to meet the demands of a growing population and modern urban life. Major undertakings such as […]
Mumbai Makeover In Motion: Maharashtra Unveils Ambitious Housing And Infrastructure Plan
July 18, 2025: The Maharashtra government is spearheading a historic transformation of Mumbai, with an ambitious focus on affordable housing, slum redevelopment, and infrastructure upgrades. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, speaking during a debate under Rule 293 in the Assembly, emphasized the administration’s commitment to bringing back Marathi-speaking families who had to leave the city […]
Redevelopment Project Raises Concerns Over Relocation And Environmental Risks
July 11, 2025: Mohan Lal Jain, a 71-year-old scrap dealer, has lived in Mumbai’s Dharavi for nearly 50 years. Decades ago, his shop was demolished for a water pipeline and he was offered compensation in the form of a shop in Kandivali — 23 km away. “I haven’t made a profit there,” he says. Today, […]
Bombay HC Dismisses PIL Against Use Of Salt Pan Lands For Dharavi Redevelopment
July 11, 2025: The Bombay High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by lawyer and social activist Sagar Devre, which challenged the transfer of salt pan lands in Mumbai’s suburbs for rehabilitating people affected by the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP). The PIL opposed the State’s move to allocate 256 acres in Mulund, […]
Bombay HC Clears Use Of 256 Acres Salt Pan Land For Dharavi Rehab
July 10, 2025: The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a Mumbai-based lawyer challenging the Maharashtra government’s decision to utilise 255.9 acres of salt pan land for the rehabilitation of Project Affected Persons (PAPs) under the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP). The bench, comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and […]
Dharavi To Get A Business Makeover With Central Commercial District
June 30, 2025: Dharavi, often described as Asia’s largest slum, is poised for a dramatic transformation with the inclusion of a dedicated Central Business District (CBD) as part of its Rs 96,000-crore redevelopment project. The initiative, spearheaded by the Adani Group in partnership with the Maharashtra government, aims not only to improve housing and infrastructure […]
Adani Group Calls Dharavi Redevelopment Its Defining Urban Project
June 25, 2025: As the Adani Group sets out to preserve Dharavi’s distinctive character while reimagining it as a world-class district, Chairman Gautam Adani has described the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) as the group’s most transformative undertaking to date. Speaking at the 33rd Annual General Meeting of Adani Enterprises Ltd, Adani said the project presents […]
Stamp Duty Concessions Approved For Dharavi Redevelopment Project
June 18, 2025: The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved significant stamp duty concessions tied to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), removing a key procedural and financial hurdle in transforming one of Asia’s largest informal settlements. This decision comes at a pivotal juncture, as the project moves from planning into pre-construction. Led by Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt […]