The Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) in Mumbai has introduced a new policy that allows upper-floor residents to qualify for housing benefits based on the status of ground-floor occupants. A government resolution dated October 4, 2024, stipulates that upper-floor residents must prove occupancy before a cut-off date of November 15, 2022, to be eligible for 300 sq ft homes within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The policy represents a significant departure from previous slum rehabilitation schemes, which typically excluded upper-floor occupants. Documentation requirements are structured in a priority system, with electricity bills being the most critical. Affidavits, which require certification from ground-floor residents, are considered the lowest priority. This means if a ground-floor occupant is disqualified, the upper-floor resident relying on an affidavit will also be ineligible. The DRP aims to provide a more inclusive approach to urban renewal, setting a precedent in slum rehabilitation by allowing upper-floor residents to apply for housing under this new framework.