The Dharavi Redevelopment Project is an initiative of large-scale urban renewal, aimed at changing one of the biggest and most densely populated slums in the world. It is located in Mumbai, India. The challenges are overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, and poor living conditions in this area. The project promotes inclusive development.
- Aim
- Overcrowding, lack of infrastructural support to the residents, and poor living conditions will be dealt with while promoting inclusive development.
- Dharavi
- Dharavi is located close to the international airport of Mumbai with a built area of approximately 590-acre.
- Urban Hub
- The project will revamp Dharavi as a complete urban hub with modern infrastructure, housing, and amenities.
- Role of Adani Group
- The project will be led by Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt Ltd (NMDPL), a joint venture of Adani Group and the Government of Maharashtra.
- The government will execute this project through Dharavi Redevelopment Authority (DRP) and Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA).
- Features
- Housing for slum dwellers, land development, and economic and social impacts will be underlined in this project.
- Challenges
- Land acquisition and execution delays from regulatory, financial, and political hurdles.
