The Maharashtra government is handing over 118 acres in Malad-Malvani to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, enabling Nav Bharat Mega Developers (NMDPL), the Adani-state JV, to build rehab homes for select slum residents. This clears the path for those not qualifying for on-site housing in Dharavi.
Targeted occupants include upper-floor dwellers and post-2011 arrivals before late 2022. As the third major land parcel—after Mother Dairy in Kurla and Jamas Saltpan in Mulund—this bolsters the project’s scale.
Resettlement promises modern MMR townships. Land stays under DRP/SRA, with NMDPL managing development on the ₹540 crore site (₹135 crore premium paid). Mukteshwar’s 140 acres see 118 transferred; 22 in legal limbo.
Statewide, 540 acres are dedicated, from Kurla to Deonar, for affordable high-rises housing 10 lakh via 1.25-1.5 lakh units. This infusion should speed phased works, targeting seven-year relocations.
Urban experts view it as pivotal for Mumbai’s growth. Success hinges on timely execution, potentially uplifting lives while easing infrastructure strains in the megacity.