Archive · 29 May 2025
Dharavi Redevelopment Plan: Rs 95,790 Crore Makeover Approved
The government has given the go-ahead for a huge plan to fix up Dharavi in Mumbai, costing nearly a hundred thousand crore rupees.
They want to make it modern by 2032, building new homes, shops, and places to work.
The project is led by a special company, and they plan to make life better with good roads and public areas.
There's also a transport hub planned to help people move around easily.
While it sounds good, some people in Dharavi are worried about the changes, with some resistant to surveys and plans to relocate.
Maharashtra government approved a Rs 95,790 crore plan to redevelop Dharavi.
The project aims to transform Dharavi into a modern urban space by 2032.
Construction began January 14, 2025, focusing on railway infrastructure.
Navbharat Mega Developers Private Limited (NMDPL) is leading the redevelopment.
The plan includes 72,000 new tenements, but surveys face resistance.
- Who
- Maharashtra government, Navbharat Mega Developers, Adani Group, and Dharavi residents.
- What
- A large-scale redevelopment project
- When
- Approved and construction started in January 2025, to be completed by 2032
- Where
- Dharavi, Mumbai
- Why
- To transform Dharavi into a modern urban space
Concerns and Resistance
Project's Vision
Quality of Life
Concerns and Resistance
Some residents voice resistance to surveys and the project.
Project's Vision
The project aims to improve living conditions.
Housing and Space Allocation
Concerns and Resistance
Some areas are resisting the project with local residents in Mulund showing resistance to housing Dharavi families.
Project's Vision
Homes, shops and workspaces will be developed to accommodate residents.
- Project Cost
- Rs 95,790 crore
- Completion Date
- January 2032
- Total Area
- 628.82 acres
- Land for Homes
- 541.2 acres
- New Tenements
- 72,000
- Lead
- Navbharat Mega Developers Private Limited (NMDPL)
- Chief Minister
- Devendra Fadnavis
- Project CEO
- SVR Srinivas
