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Thane Slum Redevelopment Push Targets Faster, Transparent Execution

Officials met in Thane to discuss how to improve slum redevelopment projects.

Saurabh Rao, who leads the MMR SRA, chaired the meeting.

They looked at projects that are ongoing, finished, delayed, or being planned.

Rao told officials to complete the work more quickly.

He also asked the SRA and the Thane Municipal Corporation to coordinate better.

He said redevelopment should provide more than just new homes.

It should also include roads, public services, and useful community facilities.

Each department must create clear procedures so the work is faster and easier to monitor.

Key facts

Meeting chair: Saurabh Rao, Chief Executive Officer of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Slum Rehabilitation Authority.
Location: Thane.
Projects reviewed: Ongoing, completed, pending, and proposed slum rehabilitation projects.
Coordination: The MMR SRA and Thane Municipal Corporation’s Cluster Development Cell were directed to work seamlessly together.
Redevelopment priorities: Housing, civic infrastructure, essential public amenities, and holistic community development.
Governance requirement: Every SRA department must formulate Standard Operating Procedures.
Audit areas: Administrative workflows, pending litigation, new proposals, and land under redevelopment.

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