Dharavi Residents to Receive Larger Homes Under Revised Maharashtra Policy
Residents of buildings in Dharavi to get larger homes on payment for extra space
Hindustan Times
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Residents of Dharavi, Mumbai, will soon benefit from larger homes as part of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP). The Maharashtra government has increased the minimum tenement size to 500 square feet for slum dwellers and 753 square feet for building residents, with additional space available for purchase.
- 01Minimum home size increased to 500 square feet for slum tenements and 753 square feet for building residents.
- 02Residents of buildings can pay for additional space beyond the free allotment.
- 03The decision follows directives from Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
- 04Around 125,000 to 150,000 new homes will be built to rehabilitate nearly one million residents.
- 05Ineligible residents will be relocated to rental housing complexes in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
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The Maharashtra government has announced a revised policy for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), increasing the minimum size of homes for eligible residents. Slum tenements will now be a minimum of 500 square feet, while flats in buildings can reach up to 753 square feet. This change allows building residents to purchase additional space equivalent to their current home, which will be charged at construction cost. The draft notification issued by the Urban Development Department (UDD) seeks public feedback on these changes. The decision was made following directives from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during a DRP meeting. Approximately 125,000 to 150,000 new homes are planned to accommodate around one million residents of Dharavi. Those not eligible for rehabilitation will be relocated to rental housing complexes outside the area, with land identified for this purpose across 540 acres in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
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This policy change will provide more spacious living conditions for eligible residents of Dharavi, improving their quality of life. Additionally, it addresses the housing needs of a significant population in one of Mumbai's largest slums.
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