Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Mumbai SRA to Use AI to Monitor Slums, Prevent Encroachments
The Mumbai government is using AI to keep an eye on slums.
They'll take pictures and videos every six months to spot any new ones.
If a new slum pops up, they'll get rid of it quickly.
A special team will watch over everything to make sure the plan works.
The goal is to stop new slums from being built and to help the city get rid of all slums, making the city a better place to live.
Mumbai's Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) will use AI to monitor slums.
AI will take photos and videos of existing slums every six months.
The SRA will take action immediately to remove any newly detected slums.
A dedicated special cell will monitor the process and address new slums.
The goal is to prevent new encroachments and create a slum-free Mumbai.
- Who
- The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA).
- What
- The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) will use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to monitor slums in Mumbai.
- When
- Photographs and videos of existing slums will be taken every six months.
- Where
- Mumbai.
- Why
- To prevent new encroachments and make Mumbai a slum-free city.
- Authority
- Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA)
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Objective
- Prevent new slums and ensure slum rehabilitation projects success.
- Monitoring Frequency
- Every six months
- Pilot Project Location
- Malwani