Infrastructure
Dharavi Redevelopment Gathers Pace; 11,000 Rehab Homes Planned on Railway Land
The Dharavi Redevelopment Project has urged residents of Sector-6 on railway land to cooperate and vacate their homes as construction of new rehabilitation buildings will begin soon.
Mumbai, April 15: The initial phase will see 11,000 tenements of 350 sq ft each developed in Dharavi's Sector 6, located on the Matunga railway land acquired from Indian Railways in multiple phases.
Project Details
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Developer: NMDPL (Adani Group entity – 80% stake; Maharashtra government – 20% stake)
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Location: Sector-6 on 35-acre railway land parcel in Matunga, central Mumbai
Clusters Identified for Early Clearance
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Ganesh Nagar-Meghwadi
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SVP Nagar
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Azad Nagar A & B
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Azad Nagar C
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Kamala Raman Nagar
Support for Affected Residents
| Support Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Transit accommodation | Available |
| Rental housing support | Rent support with 5% annual increment until permanent home allotment |
| One-time shifting allowance | ₹5,000 |
Timeline
Authorities have advised residents to vacate before the onset of the monsoon or the new academic year to minimise disruption.
Official Statement
"Early vacating will enable multiple construction fronts to open up and ensure faster delivery of rehabilitation homes," a DRP official said.