Delhi Explores Dharavi Model to Tackle Slum Crisis
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Delhi Explores Dharavi Model to Tackle Slum Crisis

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is considering Mumbai’s Dharavi redevelopment model to address the housing needs of 50 lakh slum dwellers across over 675 clusters.

The Dharavi plan involves multi-storey housing and upgraded civic facilities but hinges on large contiguous land parcels—something Delhi lacks. Experts argue Delhi’s slums are fragmented, with fewer households per site.

Activists stress in-situ upgrades and services like water, electricity, and sanitation over relocation. They warn of private developer-led projects prioritising profits. Alternatives like rental housing and micro-loans for ownership are being discussed as more inclusive solutions.

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is considering Mumbai’s Dharavi redevelopment model to address the housing needs of 50 lakh slum dwellers across over 675 clusters.The Dharavi plan involves multi-storey housing and upgraded civic facilities but hinges on large contiguous land parcels—something Delhi lacks. Experts argue Delhi’s slums are fragmented, with fewer households per site.Activists stress in-situ upgrades and services like water, electricity, and sanitation over relocation. They warn of private developer-led projects prioritising profits. Alternatives like rental housing and micro-loans for ownership are being discussed as more inclusive solutions.

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