Mumbai’s Iconic BDD Chawls’ Redevelopment Gains Momentum
Once a gathering place for industrial workers, Mumbai’s famous BDD chawls are about to undergo a long-awaited makeover. Under an ambitious project led by MHADA and the Maharashtra government, these ageing buildings—which are hampered by their small living spaces—in Worli, Naigaon, NM Joshi Marg, and Sewri are being renovated. The British constructed the 207 chawls […]
MHADA to Disburse 11 Months’ Rent in One Installment to BDD Chawl Tenants
In an effort to facilitate the relocation of tenants from the old Bombay Development Directorate (BDD) Chawls and encourage greater cooperation, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has decided to provide eligible tenants with 11 months’ rent in a single installment. The Authority announced that tenants eligible for the BDD Chawl Redevelopment Project, […]