Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Mumbai: NCP Leader Seeks Inclusive Rehab for Ghatkopar Residents
Some people in Mumbai are worried about being moved out of their homes to make space for a new memorial.
A local political leader is asking the government to make sure everyone can stay in the same area during the project.
They want the government to include all the people in one plan and share all the details of the project.
People are concerned because they have been living there and paying rent for a long time.
Residents of Chirag Nagar in Ghatkopar fear displacement due to the Annabhau Sathe Memorial project.
NCP (SP) leader requested CM intervention for inclusive rehabilitation of residents.
A lottery for the rehabilitation of 62 PAP units was postponed due to resident objections.
Around 220 families are uncertain about the rehabilitation scheme.
The NCP (SP) leader proposed the memorial project be moved to a different location.
- Who
- Residents of Chirag Nagar, NCP (SP) leader, SRA official, CM Devendra Fadnavis
- What
- Concerns over rehabilitation for the Annabhau Sathe Memorial project.
- When
- The lottery was postponed on July 29
- Where
- Ghatkopar, Mumbai
- Why
- To make way for the Annabhau Sathe Memorial and concerns over the rehabilitation process
Residents
SRA
Rehabilitation Location
Residents
Desire for in-situ rehabilitation
SRA
SRA's plan to relocate residents outside the locality
- Project
- Annabhau Sathe Memorial
- Location
- Ghatkopar, Mumbai
- Project Cost
- ₹305 crore
- Families Affected
- Approximately 220
- PAP Units
- 62