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Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Our most transformative project is unfolding in Dharavi, says Gautam Adani, ET Infra
Advt Advt Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. Get updates on your preferred social platform Follow us for the latest news, insider access to events and more. As the Adani Group attempts to build on the existing characteristics of Dharavi, create a world-class district for Dharavikars and reimagine a new heart for Mumbai, Group Chairman Gautam Adani said on Tuesday that their most transformative project is unfolding in Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) is a unique opportunity to transform the lives and 'live-work' conditions of Dharavikars, aiming for a higher quality of life with great infrastructure and public amenities."Asia's largest slum is now being reimagined as India's most ambitious urban rehabilitation project ," said Gautam Adani while addressing the 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL)."Our Dharavi Social Mission is uplifting youth through skilling, healthcare and employment programs. And over one million people will move from narrow lanes to a township that will feature spacious layouts, dual toilets, open spaces, schools, hospitals, transit hubs and parks," he Dharavi Master Plan is built on the foundation of three guiding principles: driving economic change through redevelopment, building resilient ecology and infrastructure, and fostering an equitable an interconnected network of green and public spaces -- ranging from large city parks to smaller community playgrounds -- will ensure that every resident has access to vibrant, walkable open areas. This network will strengthen ecological resilience and enhance everyday quality of life in Dharavi.A large active public open space is planned in the centre of Dharavi that will not only serve the recreation needs of the residents but also of Mumbai city at large, where Dharavi and Mumbai residents can come together for celebrations and will be transformed into a highly transit-oriented development with seamless multi-modal connectivity, including a new metro corridor through its core. Bus feeder systems, dedicated infrastructure for non-motorised transport, and a fine-grain street network will enhance last-mile connectivity and promote walkability across all the heart of Dharavi, a Multi-Modal Transit Hub ( MMTH ) is planned around the fact that it would have the first-ever facility where inter-city, intra-city, suburban, Metro, High-Speed, and Airport express trains could be accessed besides city bus and other city transport -- all at one location.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
First list of Dharavi eligible slum households released
Mumbai: The first list of slum households (annexure-II) eligible for housing has been released by the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP). The list for 505 structures of Meghwadi and Ganesh Nagar, slums on the railway land at Mahim, was uploaded on the agency's website on Monday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Those eligible for free housing in Dharavi will get a 350sq ft tenement, and those post-2000 will get a 300sq ft tenement outside Dharavi, either on the salt pan lands in the eastern suburbs, the Kurla Dairy land, or at Aksa in Malad. DRP, a govt agency, is part of the Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt Ltd (NMDPL), the special purpose vehicle executing the Dharavi slum redevelopment project. Its CEO is the chairman of NMDPL. The DRP/SRA, which is in charge of the survey of slum structures and determining eligibility, has numbered over one lakh structures, and over 80,000 slum households have submitted documents for verification. Sources said the two slums are in sector 6 of the Dharavi Notified Area, and it is the first draft annexure-II that has been released by DRP. The occupants are eligible for housing in various categories. Out of the 505 tenements surveyed here, 101 are pre-2000 structures, and the occupants are eligible for in-situ rehabilitation with free housing. Another 56 tenements will be deemed eligible for in-situ rehabilitation after they pay Rs 40,000 as a transfer fee for ownership. These occupants purchased the pre-2000 slum structure from the previous occupants. Occupants of 13 tenements settled in Dharavi post-January 1, 2000, and prior to January 1, 2011. They will be eligible for subsidised housing outside Dharavi on payment of Rs 2.5 lakh. Another 59 tenements are eligible for the affordable rental housing scheme outside Dharavi. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now These include the upper floor tenements constructed up to November 15, 2022, and ground floor tenements built between January 1, 2011, and November 15, 2022. Besides these, occupants of 238 tenements have not submitted all the requisite documents to establish their eligibility for housing under the various schemes. Sources said if the households failed to make the submission by July 5, they would not make it to the final annexure-II list. Activist Raju Korde, founder-member of Dharavi Bachao Andolan, said that from the list it is clear that nearly 75% of the residents will be relocated outside Dharavi. "The govt's agenda to throw Dharavikars out of Dharavi is exposed with this list," he said. S V R Srinivas, CEO of DRP and chairman of NMDPL, said the agency is trying to speed up the process, though verification from different agencies is pending.
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Only 16% tenements of first Dharavi survey eligible for new houses
MUMBAI: Nearly a month after chief minister Devendra Fadnavis approved the master plan for Dharavi's redevelopment, the first list of residents eligible for new homes was revealed to Dharavikars residing in Meghwadi recently. Residents of only 16% tenements are eligible. Only 16% tenements of first Dharavi survey eligible for new houses To be sure, Meghwadi is only a small part of Dharavi. Residents of 505 ground-plus-one- or two-storeyed tin-roofed houses, from this small pocket, have made it to the list of eligible and ineligible for new houses once the slum gets a face-lift. The list, first of many to come, was declared by the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), in-charge of redeveloping the area, and the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), which is assisting DRP. The eligible will get 350 square feet homes, complete with amenities, in their own neighbourhood. In a bid to accelerate in-situ rehabilitation, the government is finalising land at the Deonar dumping ground, Aksa, Mulund and salt pans in Bhandup and Kanjurmarg, and the Kurla dairy land, to house the ineligible residents. The residents from Meghwadi, who are small business owners, consented to the surveys in May 2024, as a part of the ₹ 95,790-crore DRP. Out of 505 tenements, only those residing in 81 were found to be eligible. Those categorised as ineligible need to justify their eligibility by furnishing legitimate documents by July 5. When HT questioned an officer at DRP to explain the classification of the categories, he said, 'We are looking at multiple documents before deciding who belongs to what category'. 'The slightest question of eligibility translates into a chunk of people being pushed out of Dharavi,' said Bipin Padya, a retired small business owner. 'In our first meetings we were told that the residents will get a place on the Railway land in Matunga and Mahim where construction is underway. And now, those like us, who have lived here for three generations, are ineligible.' Padaya and other similarly affected residents of Meghwadi met officers from the deputy collector's office on Monday seeking their intervention and their wish to understand the rationale behind the categories. Residents were earlier asked to furnish copies of their BEST electricity connection, Aadhaar card, property documents etc to establish their rights as homeowners. Many were unable to furnish sufficient documents, an officer who is in the know, told HT. Karunanidhi, another resident, said, 'A majority of us will be ousted from Dharavi.' 'We will talk to other residents and decide on our future course of action tomorrow (June 24),' said another resident. A senior DRP official told HT that surveys of just over 1.01 lakh tenements have been completed of which around 87,000 have submitted their documents, which are in the process of being checked. Officials said, Dharavi has around 1.25 lakh tenements. According to the master plan 58,532 are expected to be rehabilitated in Dharavi.
India Gazette
10-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Dharavi Redevelopment aims for
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 10 (ANI): SVR Srinivas, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), said on Tuesday that the project is central to Mumbai's redevelopment, with an emphasis on housing and livelihoods. In an interview with ANI, Srinivas provided an in-depth overview of the project that also lays thrust on building resilient ecology and infrastructure. 'The vision is slum-free Mumbai. That is the broader vision. And through that, to become slum-free Maharashtra. And it's a project of importance and central to the redevelopment of Mumbai. So it is also a step towards slum-free India. That is the vision,' he said. 'The motto is housing for all. Nobody should be left out in the process as far as housing is concerned. It is the most inclusive Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) project ever undertaken in India,' he added. The Dharavi Redevelopment Project is a major urban renewal initiative for country's financial capital. The project aims to transform Dharavi area, Asia's largest slum, into a modern, integrated township. Srinivas emphasised the government's unwavering commitment to transforming one of Asia's largest informal settlements into a sustainable and inclusive urban space. He added that the DRP is as much about preserving livelihoods as it is about providing shelter. 'The most important part of this project is number one, housing for all, which we are giving. Number two, ensure that the livelihoods are protected. It is more of a livelihoods issue. And I call this project a movement, because such a project has never ever taken place in our redevelopment history or urban history anywhere in India,' Srinivas said. The DRP is being implemented through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. The project is a joint venture between the Adani Group and the Government of Maharashtra. All eligible residential tenements in Dharavi, are slated to get flats with independent kitchens and toilets measuring a minimum 350 square feet (sq ft), which is 17 per cent more and the highest among slum redevelopment projects in Mumbai. The ambitious Dharavi Redevelopment Project, received approval from Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis last month. The proposed master plan is an attempt to build on the existing characteristics of Dharavi and create a world-class district for Dharavikars and reimagine a new heart for Mumbai. The Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) is a unique opportunity to transform the lives and 'live-work' conditions of Dharavikars, aiming for a higher quality of life with great infrastructure and public amenities. As per the Dharavi Master Plan, it is being built on the foundation of three guiding principles: driving economic change through redevelopment, building resilient ecology and infrastructure, and fostering an equitable Dharavi. It will have an interconnected network of green and public spaces, ranging from large city parks to smaller community playgrounds, ensuring every resident can access vibrant, walkable open areas. This network shall strengthen ecological resilience and enhance Dharavi's quality of life every day. A large active public open space is being planned in the centre of Dharavi, which will not only serve the recreation needs of the residents but also of Mumbai city at large. (ANI)
The Hindu
09-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Congress leader Varsha Gaikwad stages protest against land transfer to Adani
Mumbai Congress leader Varsha Gaikwad led a protest on Sunday (June 8, 2025) against handing over the Mother Dairy land parcel in Mumbai's Kurla to the Adani group for Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private Limited (DRPPL). She demanded to use the land for a botanical garden instead of a rehabilitation project, saying, 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi surrenders when American president Donald Trump calls, why CM Devender Fadnavis surrenders when Modi calls for Adani.' Former Minister Ms. Gaikwad alleged the BJP government is constantly ignoring the opposition of the locals and letting Adani swallow the whole of Mumbai during the protest. 'The Kurla Mother Dairyland is environmentally sensitive. Kurla Mother Dairy houses hundred-year-old trees, locals are demanding a botanical garden to protect them, yet it is transferred to Adani for infrastructure purposes at a nominal rate,' she added. Days ago, the Maharashtra Cabinet's decision to transfer an 8.05-hectare Mother Dairy land parcel to the DRPPL triggered opposition from locals and Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders. Kurla Dairy is among the three dairies of Mumbai, where milk production stopped over the years, and the land was made available for other projects. Many Congress leaders and party functionaries, including MLA Jyoti Gaikwad, Congress spokesperson Suresh Chandra Rajhans, and Mumbai General Secretary Mahendra Mungekar, along with their supporters and activists, staged the peaceful protest in Kurla. Ms. Gaikwad said, 'While we were peacefully protesting, once again the Modani (Modi and Adani) government had sent a large police force to suppress the voice of the people. What justice is it that the police stopped the peaceful protest with the force of police force? The government is providing security to thieves, but we will not be swayed by this oppression. We will continue to fight against this Adani government for the rights of Mumbai.' She called the transfer of land a part of a 'conspiracy' wherein the plan is to destroy the lives of lakhs of Dharavikars and acquire 600 acres of land in Dharavi, along with Kurla Mother Dairy, saltpans, and Deonar dumping ground land. She alleged government will also seize land parcels in Air India Colony, Bandra Reclamation, Behrampada, and Motilal Nagar without taking the locals into confidence.
