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Dharavi Reimagined Rs 957.9 Billion Makeover
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Dharavi Reimagined Rs 957.9 Billion Makeover

Construction World got a sneak peek at the plan submitted and approved by the Maharashtra Government a few days ago. Here are a few insights from the plan. When we spoke to SVR Srinivas, CEO of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, last month, the plans were still under wraps. Today, with the development blueprint in hand, the vision is beginning to take shape—with timelines, phases, and goals now clearly defined. 

Imagine Dharavi in 2031 — no longer a crowded slum but a thriving, green, and modern community with wide walkways, clean parks, and fast metro connections. This dream is becoming reality with the Rs 957.9 billion Dharavi Redevelopment Project, set to impact nearly 5 lakh lives. 

Spanning 173.9 ha within the 253.27-ha notified area, this massive project is a joint effort between the Maharashtra Government (20 per cent equity) and Adani Properties (80 per cent equity), with construction already underway and Rs 45.63 billion invested.

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Though Dharavi’s total area is 251 ha, only 43 per cent (about 109 ha) is developable after accounting for roads, open spaces, and protected zones. Within this space, 72,000 new homes and commercial units will be built, designed to support a diverse community.

                                                  Tenement Assumption 

Sr No. 

Particulars 

No. of Tenements 

1 

Resi. Rehab Units 

49,832 

2 

Res. Renewal Units 

8,700 

3 

Com. + Industrial Rehab 

12,458 

4 

Com. Renewal 

1,010 

Total Units 

72,000 


                                    DNA Land Area 

Sr No. 

Particulars 

Proposed Land area (In Hectares) 

Per Cent  

 

A 

Gross Area 

251.24 

 

100 Per Cent 

 

less Roads 

 

44.25 

 

17.61 Per Cent 

 

 

less Excluded Properties 

43.78 

17.43 Per Cent 

 

less Non-Buildable Areas 

2.83 

 

1.13 Per Cent 

 

 

less Open Spaces 

40.31 

 

16.05 Per Cent 

 

 

less Buildable Amenities 

4.50 

 

1.79 Per Cent 

 

 

less Public Amenities 

4.05 

 

1.61 Per Cent 

 

 

less RLDA Plot 

2.52 

 

1.00 Per Cent 

 

B 

Net Developable Area 

 

108.99 

 

43.38 Per Cent 

 

 

Per Cent of Gross Area 

2.52 Per Cent  

 

 

Advanced digital door-to-door surveys using drones and LiDAR are ensuring every resident is counted. Eligible residents will receive new homes inside Dharavi. Those not eligible will be provided rental housing elsewhere in Mumbai, with a rent-to-own option.

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Metro Line 11 is being extended into Dharavi, forming a multi-modal transit hub that connects metro lines, suburban railways, and bus terminals. Five new entry points and road upgrades will reduce congestion and improve access.

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Dharavi’s unique industrial ecosystem — over 20,000 small units — will be carefully clustered and preserved, sustaining livelihoods while modernizing infrastructure.

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To support those who relocate, the government has allocated over 540 acres of land for affordable rental housing across Mumbai, with 63.51 acre already handed over at key locations including Kurla, Deonar, and Mulund.

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This redevelopment is more than a construction project — it is a pathway to dignity, opportunity, and hope. If successful, Dharavi’s transformation will set a new global standard for inclusive urban renewal.

Construction World got a sneak peek at the plan submitted and approved by the Maharashtra Government a few days ago. Here are a few insights from the plan. When we spoke to SVR Srinivas, CEO of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, last month, the plans were still under wraps. Today, with the development blueprint in hand, the vision is beginning to take shape—with timelines, phases, and goals now clearly defined. Imagine Dharavi in 2031 — no longer a crowded slum but a thriving, green, and modern community with wide walkways, clean parks, and fast metro connections. This dream is becoming reality with the Rs 957.9 billion Dharavi Redevelopment Project, set to impact nearly 5 lakh lives. Spanning 173.9 ha within the 253.27-ha notified area, this massive project is a joint effort between the Maharashtra Government (20 per cent equity) and Adani Properties (80 per cent equity), with construction already underway and Rs 45.63 billion invested. Though Dharavi’s total area is 251 ha, only 43 per cent (about 109 ha) is developable after accounting for roads, open spaces, and protected zones. Within this space, 72,000 new homes and commercial units will be built, designed to support a diverse community.                                                   Tenement Assumption Sr No. Particulars No. of Tenements 1 Resi. Rehab Units 49,832 2 Res. Renewal Units 8,700 3 Com. + Industrial Rehab 12,458 4 Com. Renewal 1,010 Total Units 72,000                                      DNA Land Area Sr No. Particulars Proposed Land area (In Hectares)  Per Cent   A Gross Area 251.24  100 Per Cent  less Roads  44.25  17.61 Per Cent   less Excluded Properties 43.78 17.43 Per Cent  less Non-Buildable Areas 2.83  1.13 Per Cent   less Open Spaces 40.31  16.05 Per Cent   less Buildable Amenities 4.50  1.79 Per Cent   less Public Amenities 4.05  1.61 Per Cent   less RLDA Plot 2.52  1.00 Per Cent  B Net Developable Area  108.99  43.38 Per Cent   Per Cent of Gross Area 2.52 Per Cent     Advanced digital door-to-door surveys using drones and LiDAR are ensuring every resident is counted. Eligible residents will receive new homes inside Dharavi. Those not eligible will be provided rental housing elsewhere in Mumbai, with a rent-to-own option. Metro Line 11 is being extended into Dharavi, forming a multi-modal transit hub that connects metro lines, suburban railways, and bus terminals. Five new entry points and road upgrades will reduce congestion and improve access. Dharavi’s unique industrial ecosystem — over 20,000 small units — will be carefully clustered and preserved, sustaining livelihoods while modernizing infrastructure. To support those who relocate, the government has allocated over 540 acres of land for affordable rental housing across Mumbai, with 63.51 acre already handed over at key locations including Kurla, Deonar, and Mulund. This redevelopment is more than a construction project — it is a pathway to dignity, opportunity, and hope. If successful, Dharavi’s transformation will set a new global standard for inclusive urban renewal.

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