Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Dahisar Radar Station Relocation Confirmed by Government
The government has confirmed that a radar station in Dahisar, Mumbai, will be moved to Gorai.
This decision was announced by the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation and shared by Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis.
The move aims to free up land for redevelopment, which has been restricted due to the radar station's presence.
This will allow for the construction of new homes and infrastructure.
Aaditya Thackeray, a leader from the Shiv Sena (UBT), initially called the reports fake news but later the government confirmed the relocation.
The Maharashtra government will provide 20 acres of land for the new radar station in Gorai, and 29 acres in Dahisar will be turned into a public garden.
This change is expected to benefit many families living in old buildings and unlock significant redevelopment potential.
The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation confirmed the relocation of a high-frequency radar station from Dahisar to Gorai in Mumbai.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shared the official confirmation on X, stating the decision was approved by the Union Civil Aviation Minister.
The Maharashtra government will provide 20 acres of land free of cost for the new radar station in Gorai.
29 acres of land in Dahisar will be developed into a public garden, with the remaining land to be developed as per rules.
The relocation aims to unlock land for redevelopment, potentially enabling the construction of up to 50,000 new homes and addressing Mumbai's housing crisis.
- Who
- Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, Maharashtra Government, Aaditya Thackeray, Devendra Fadnavis
- What
- Relocation of a high-frequency radar station from Dahisar to Gorai
- When
- Confirmed on January 14, 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To unlock land for redevelopment and address Mumbai's housing crisis
- Radar Station Location
- Dahisar to Gorai
- Land Provided by Maharashtra
- 20 acres free of cost
- Land for Public Garden
- 29 acres in Dahisar
- Total Land Involved
- 64 acres
- Potential New Homes
- Up to 50,000
- Stalled Redevelopment Projects
- ₹7,000 crore
- Families Affected
- Around 10,000
