Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Dharavi Redevelopment: 98% Residents Eligible for Housing
The Dharavi Redevelopment Project in Mumbai has clarified that only 2% of residents have been declared ineligible for new housing, contrary to claims that 80% were ineligible.
Over 57% of residents are already eligible for housing benefits, with 33% qualifying for in-situ rehabilitation within Dharavi.
About 30.6% of cases are pending due to incomplete documents or ongoing verification.
The project officials have denied misinformation campaigns and emphasized that a four-tier grievance redressal system is in place to address any complaints.
Residents are urged not to be misled by unverified information and to utilize the grievance redressal process if needed.
Only 2% of Dharavi residents have been declared ineligible for housing under the redevelopment project.
Over 57% of residents are eligible for housing benefits, with 33% qualifying for in-situ rehabilitation.
About 30.6% of tenements are pending verification due to incomplete documents or ongoing checks.
Project officials have denied misinformation campaigns and urged residents not to be misled by unverified information.
A four-tier grievance redressal system is in place to handle complaints and unresolved matters.
- Who
- Dharavi residents and the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) officials
- What
- Clarification on eligibility status of residents under the Dharavi Redevelopment Project
- When
- December 13, 2023
- Where
- Dharavi, Mumbai
- Why
- To address misinformation about the eligibility of residents for housing under the redevelopment project
- Total Tenements
- 3,518
- Ineligible Tenements
- 75 (2%)
- Eligible for Housing
- 2,009 (57%)
- In-Situ Rehabilitation
- 1,178 (33%)
- Pending Verification
- 1,078 (30.6%)
- Amenities Structures
- 330
- Grievance Redressal Tiers
- 4 (Appellate Officer, GRC, Appellate Committee, AGRC)