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, […]
Adani Group To Offer 43% Of Redeveloped Dharavi Land In Open Market
August 21, 2025: Construction on 43% of the 108.99 hectares allocated for Mumbai’s Dharavi redevelopment project will be available for free sale in the open market, according to the Master Plan cleared by the Maharashtra government. The free-sale component will be handled by Navbharat Mega Developers Private Limited (NMDPL), a special purpose vehicle (SPV) formed […]
Kurla Residents To March Against Land Allocation For Dharavi Redevelopment
August 1, 2025: Lok Chalwal, a local non-governmental organisation, is organising a padyatra (protest march) from Kurla to Varsha — the official residence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis — on August 7. The march is being held to express strong opposition to the state government’s decision to allocate 21.3 acres of Kurla Dairy land […]
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, […]
Dharavi’s Rs 95,790 Cr Master Plan Gets Maharashtra Govt Nod: 5 Key Highlights
The Dharavi Redevelopment Master Plan received the state government’s approval on May 28, according to a statement from the office of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The Maharashtra government has approved an ambitious master plan for the redevelopment of Dharavi, one of Mumbai’s largest informal settlements. Here are five essential points to understand about this […]
Dharavi Redevelopment Project Gets Final Nod From Fadnavis
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has given the green light to the much-anticipated master plan for the redevelopment of Dharavi slums, following an hour-long meeting with stakeholders from the Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private Limited (DRPPL), who presented the comprehensive plan. This master plan will act as a strategic framework, guiding the planning and execution of the […]