Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Dharavi Redevelopment Requires Temporary Relocation
The Dharavi Redevelopment Project in Mumbai is moving forward, but some residents need to move out temporarily.
The project aims to build new homes for nearly 10 lakh people living in poor conditions.
To start construction, 42 residents in Ganesh Nagar/Meghwadi will be relocated.
They will get help with rent and other support.
The project will build 1.25 lakh new homes.
The relocation is necessary to lay a big sewage pipe and make space for construction.
The officials promise to treat everyone with respect and dignity during this process.
42 residents in Ganesh Nagar/Meghwadi to be temporarily relocated for redevelopment.
Relocation necessary to lay 1,800-mm diameter sewage pipeline and start construction.
Residents to receive rental assistance and brokerage support.
Ground-floor residential residents get Rs 18,000/month, upper-floor Rs 15,000/month, commercial Rs 175/sq ft/month.
Project aims to rehabilitate nearly 10 lakh residents with 1.25 lakh new homes.
- Who
- Dharavi residents, DRP and SRA officials
- What
- Temporary relocation of residents for redevelopment
- When
- Eviction notices served, details not specified
- Where
- Ganesh Nagar/Meghwadi in Dharavi, Mumbai
- Why
- To facilitate construction and laying of sewage pipeline
- Project Name
- Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP)
- Residents Affected
- 42 in Ganesh Nagar/Meghwadi
- Rental Assistance (Ground Floor Residential)
- Rs 18,000/month, 12 months advance
- Rental Assistance (Upper Floor Residential)
- Rs 15,000/month, 12 months advance
- Rental Assistance (Commercial)
- Rs 175/sq ft/month, 12 months advance
- Rent Escalation
- 5% per annum after 12 months
- Total Homes to be Delivered
- 1.25 lakh
- Total Residents to be Rehabilitated
- Nearly 10 lakh