Dharavi Redevelopment: Transforming Mumbai's Slum into a Smart City Hub
Dharavi redevelopment: From slum to smart city and multi-modal hub
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Dharavi, a densely populated area in Mumbai, is undergoing a significant transformation into a smart city and multi-modal transport hub through a major redevelopment project. This initiative aims to rehabilitate over 125,000 homes and improve infrastructure, with completion expected in 7-8 years.
- 01The Dharavi Redevelopment Project is one of Asia's largest urban redevelopment efforts, covering approximately 600 acres and housing over one million residents.
- 02The project is a public-private partnership between the Maharashtra government (20% stake) and the Adani Group (80% stake), approved in 2022.
- 03It includes the construction of over 125,000 housing units, with half built within Dharavi and the rest across six locations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
- 04Infrastructure plans feature a multi-modal transport hub with three metro stations, schools, healthcare facilities, and green spaces.
- 05Environmental initiatives include cleaning the Mithi River and developing a promenade along it.
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The Dharavi Redevelopment Project aims to transform one of Mumbai's most densely populated areas into a smart city and multi-modal transport hub. According to a report by HSBC, the project will rehabilitate approximately 125,000 homes, providing a modern urban ecosystem for over one million residents. This initiative is a public-private partnership between the Government of Maharashtra and the Adani Group, covering around 225 million square feet, with 95 million square feet designated for rehabilitation and 130 million square feet for commercial development. The redevelopment plan includes major infrastructure improvements, such as three metro stations, schools, healthcare facilities, and green spaces, with the goal of enhancing living conditions. The project is expected to take seven to eight years, with the first building slated for completion in December 2026. Additionally, environmental initiatives will address local pollution and enhance the area’s green spaces.
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The redevelopment will significantly improve living conditions and infrastructure for residents of Dharavi, enhancing access to housing and essential services.
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