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 […]
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 […]
BMC Clears 64 Redevelopment Projects Without Needing Slum Dwellers’ Consent
June 11, 2025: Following the Dharavi redevelopment model, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that no consent from slum dwellers will be required for the redevelopment of 64 slum plots located on municipal land. This policy shift streamlines the redevelopment process for developers, after the Maharashtra government transferred responsibility for these projects to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Top Developers Eye Mumbai’s Slum Redevelopment Initiatives
Mumbai’s ambitious slum rehabilitation initiative has garnered significant interest from around 50 prominent developers, signalling a notable shift in the city’s real estate landscape. This surge of enthusiasm follows the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) recent call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for 64 slum redevelopment projects situated on municipal land across Mumbai. These projects are […]
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 […]
Can Mumbai Reach New Heights Through Redevelopment?
Once synonymous with charm, community, and culture, Bombay was more than a city—it was a feeling. With its sea-kissed balconies, Irani cafés, and iconic taxis, it stood as a mosaic of art, cinema, and opportunity. Today’s Mumbai, however, bears the strain of rapid urban growth, overpopulation, and ageing infrastructure. Home to one of the highest […]
Mumbai’s SRA Housing Gets A Luxury Makeover With Shreeji Sharan
In Mumbai, the Maharashtra government has introduced a ground-breaking Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) housing concept with the goal of raising the bar for equitable housing and urban regeneration. With its contemporary facilities and well-considered design, the Shreeji Sharan pilot project on Link Road in Kandivali (West) has completely changed the way people think about SRA […]
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 […]