Dharavi Redevelopment Project Promises New Parks And Playgrounds For Children
For generations, one of the biggest drawbacks for children growing up in Dharavi has been the lack of proper playgrounds. Dusty, makeshift open spaces have long served as informal playing fields for gully cricket, football and other games. While these humble grounds have fostered countless dreams, change is on the horizon — thanks to one […]
Deonar Dumping Ground Cleanup: BMC Launches Rs 2,368 Crore Tender
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has invited bids for a massive legacy waste remediation project at Mumbai’s Deonar dumping ground, with an estimated contract value exceeding ₹2,368 crore. This initiative marks one of the largest tenders issued by the civic body in recent years under its solid waste management efforts. The scope of work includes […]
Mumbai’s Dharavi Set For Green Makeover With Park And Riverfront
In a bold move set to reshape one of Mumbai’s most densely populated areas, the upcoming masterplan for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) promises not just infrastructure upgrades but a transformative vision for a greener, more liveable community.Sources familiar with the project revealed that the plan goes far beyond simply replacing dilapidated structures. It seeks […]
New Masterplan Aims to Seamlessly Link Dharavi’s Rehab Areas
Every piece of land outside of Dharavi that is allocated for the rehousing of ineligible inhabitants will have its own separate masterplan. Nonetheless, they will all be a part of a single vision that links them to the Dharavi Notified Area’s (DNA) master plan. According to sources, that is the most basic town planning approach […]
Mulund Locals Push Back Against Dharavi Rehabilitation Plans In Area
Mulund residents in Mumbai have opposed the rehabilitation of residents from Dharavi, the biggest slum in Asia, since they believe it will put a burden on the city’s already-existing municipal infrastructure. They claim that Mulund’s demographics will be impacted by the Maharashtra government’s decision. For the Dharavi rehabilitation project, the state government has set aside […]
Salt Pan Land Cleared For Dharavi Rehab Housing
The Maharashtra government has approved the allocation of nearly 256 acres of salt pan land in Mulund, Kanjurmarg, and Bhandup for the rehabilitation of ineligible residents of Dharavi, one of Asia’s largest and most densely populated slums. This is a significant step forward for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP). A long-standing problem with space for […]
Adani Group Plans 1,000-Acre Mega Township Near Navi Mumbai International Airport
Adani Realty, the real estate division of the Adani Group, plans to build its largest township project, covering more than 1,000 acres, next to its recently constructed international airport in Navi Mumbai. According to the Mint, the township is anticipated to be finished within the next ten years and will nearly treble the size of […]
Dharavi Redevelopment Enters Crucial Phase As Documentation Deadline Closes
The Dharavi Redevelopment Project, hailed as one of India’s most ambitious urban redevelopment projects, has now reached a pivotal stage after the eligibility document submission deadline of April 15 was closed. Authorities have affirmed that the verification and paperwork finalisation process is now completely under way and that no more extensions will be given. With […]
Mumbai’s Deonar Waste-To-Energy Plant Set To Begin Operations Soon
The Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant at Mumbai’s Deonar dumping ground is in its final setup phase and is expected to begin operations within the next three months, as confirmed by Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani during a recent event in Dadar. Once fully operational, the plant will process 600 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste daily, generating […]
Upper-Floor Dharavi Residents Get Legal Housing Under New Rehab Policy
The Maharashtra government has formally started integrating upper-floor tenement residents into the vast Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), marking a significant step towards more inclusive urban development. Thousands of previously excluded families now have access to rehabilitation funds because to this policy change, which also gives them a route to reasonably priced legal property in the […]