Dharavi Redevelopment Prioritises Housing, Livelihoods, And Inclusive Growth
Reaffirming the Maharashtra government’s commitment to its “housing for all” mission, S.R.V. Srinivas, CEO of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), stated that the initiative’s top priority is to complete the rehabilitation of residents efficiently and inclusively. Speaking to PTI Video, Srinivas said the plan envisions Dharavi not only as a transformed residential space but also […]
First 10,000 Homes In Dharavi Revamp Coming By 2027, Railway-Area Residents To Benefit First
June 12, 2025: The initial phase of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) is now underway, with plans to construct 10,000 rehabilitation flats in towers reaching up to 30 storeys on railway land in Mahim. According to DRP Chief Executive Officer SVR Srinivas, these flats are expected to be ready within the next three years, as […]
Walk-to-Work Model Gains Ground In Slum Redevelopment Push
June 11, 2025: A stench of decay and waste still lingers along Dharavi’s 90-feet main road — an expected reality in what is considered Asia’s largest slum, housing over half a million people per square kilometre. Yet, SVR Srinivas, CEO of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, describes the upcoming transformation as a bold step towards a […]
Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Kurla Dairy Land Transfer For Dharavi Redevelopment
In a significant step towards transforming Asia’s largest slum, the Maharashtra state cabinet on Tuesday approved the transfer of 8.5 hectares of Kurla Dairy land to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd (DRPPL). This move is seen as a crucial development in the long-pending Dharavi revamp plan, despite resistance from local residents and opposition parties. […]
Dharavi Makeover Faces Delays, Builders Request Key Approvals
The Dharavi Redevelopment Project, one of Asia’s largest slum transformation initiatives, is currently navigating key exemptions that are crucial to its progress. These exemptions, under active review, seek to unlock land parcels, lower upfront costs, and ease the construction of housing and infrastructure vital to the project’s success. Among the requested waivers are those for […]
Dharavi Redevelopment Plan Includes Grid Roads, Green Parks, and State-Of-The-Art Schools
Mumbai’s Dharavi is set to undergo a significant transformation with a comprehensive redevelopment project focusing on structured urban planning and improved connectivity. The plan proposes the introduction of a well-organised grid road system, with streets spaced 125 metres apart and ranging between nine and 12 metres wide. This new layout will replace the existing narrow, […]
Dharavi Redevelopment:The Ambitious Vision To Rebuild Asia’s Largest Slum
Kiran Dighavkar described Dharavi as the Malabar Hill of Indian slums. He was extensively praised for his management of the lockdown in the third-largest and densest slum in the world while serving as the assistant commissioner of G-north ward, which includes Dharavi, for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) during COVID-19. “Anyone in an Indian slum […]
Dharavi Emerging As Mumbai’s Hub For Sustainable Urban Development
Plans are progressing steadily to extend Metro Line 11 (Wadala–CSMT) directly into Dharavi, a vital step to enhance connectivity and promote sustainable urban development. This extension, a key component of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), will complement the ongoing construction of Metro Line 3 (Colaba–BKC–Aarey), which is set to pass through the bustling neighbourhood. Together, […]
Dharavi Set To Become Mumbai’s Key Metro Interchange And Multimodal Mobility Hub
Dharavi is poised to emerge as Mumbai’s most significant metro interchange, with the intersection of metro line 3 (Colaba–BKC–SEEPZ) and the proposed extension of metro line 11 (Wadala–CSMT). Urban development authorities plan to transform this area into a multi-level, multimodal transit hub, connecting eastern and western corridors of the city and easing pressure on existing […]
BMC Floats Rs 23.7 Billion Tender To Clean Up Deonar Dumping Ground
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a substantial tender worth ₹23.68 billion for the bioremediation of legacy waste at Mumbai’s Deonar dumping ground—infamously known as “Mount Garbage” due to waste mounds as tall as 12-storey buildings. The project is among the largest solid waste management efforts undertaken by the civic body in recent years. […]