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Fadnavis Sets Ten-Year Goal to Make Mumbai Slum-Free
Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Mumbai should become free of slums in about ten years.
The government plans to rebuild several areas together instead of treating each building separately.
Dharavi is one of the main areas included in the plan.
The Dharavi project is expected to provide 10,000 rehabilitation homes by January 2029.
Old MHADA housing colonies and BEST bus depots are also planned for redevelopment.
New bus depots could include shops, homes, museums, sports grounds, and recreation spaces.
The state also wants better roads, ports, airports, and technology hubs across Maharashtra.
These projects are intended to create jobs and support economic growth.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Mumbai aims to become slum-free within the next decade through cluster-based redevelopment.
The Dharavi Redevelopment Project, MHADA colony renewal, and modernisation of BEST depots are central to the plan.
Dharavi’s project targets 10,000 rehabilitation homes by January 2029, according to Fadnavis.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region plan aims to grow the economy to $1.5 trillion by 2047 through urbanisation, technology, and infrastructure.
Fadnavis also outlined projects including the Uttan–Virar sea link, Vadhavan Port expansion, New Nagpur, and a new Pune airport.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Maharashtra government, and real estate organisations including NAREDCO Maharashtra.
- What
- A cluster-based urban redevelopment plan was announced with the goal of making Mumbai slum-free within ten years.
- Where
- Mumbai, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, and other planned development areas across Maharashtra.
- When
- The announcement was made on Thursday; the Dharavi project has a target of 10,000 rehabilitation homes by January 2029, while the broader goal covers the next decade.
- Why
- The stated aims are to redevelop informal settlements and aging colonies, improve infrastructure, generate revenue and jobs, and support regional economic growth.
Key facts
- Main goal
- Make Mumbai slum-free over the next decade.
- Dharavi target
- Deliver 10,000 rehabilitation housing units by January 2029.
- Economic target
- Scale the Mumbai Metropolitan Region economy to $1.5 trillion by 2047.
- Sea link
- Construct a 24-kilometre link from Uttan to Virar.
- Vadhavan Port
- The port is described as nearly three times larger than JNPT and expected to generate about 1 million jobs in Palghar district.
- Growth rate
- Maharashtra recorded 8.8% growth in the first quarter, compared with 7.8% nationally, according to Fadnavis.
- Additional development
- Plans include New Nagpur, a new Pune airport area, and a proposed Mumbai–Pune Quantum Corridor.
Quotes
Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister discussing Mumbai’s urban development and infrastructure projects
“Mumbai 3 is no longer just a future concept—its implementation has begun. Various urban hubs, including Smart Cities, Edu-Cities, Medi-Cities, and Innovation Cities, are actively being developed. Furthermore, a 24-kilometre sea link from Uttan to Virar will be constructed, serving as a critical infrastructure project to speed up traffic flow and render Mumbai signal-free,”
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