Dharavi Redevelopment Project Begins Relocation of Around 900 Residents from Shahunagar
The Dharavi Redevelopment Project has begun issuing relocation notices to approximately 900 BMC tenants in Shahunagar to make way for redevelopment work. Residents will be offered temporary transit housing in MHADA buildings or rental accommodation with monthly allowances ranging from Rs 22,000 to Rs 30,000, plus a one-time shifting allowance of Rs 15,000. The project aims to deliver permanent homes within five years, with the Maharashtra government targeting 10,000 homes by 2028.
The Dharavi Redevelopment Project has entered an active implementation phase with the BMC issuing notices to approximately 900 residents of Shahunagar to vacate for redevelopment work. This follows similar notices issued to Sector 6 residents last month. Residents have two relocation options: transit accommodation in MHADA buildings in Sector 5 (with around 500 units already prepared) or rented accommodation. The relocation package includes monthly rent allowances of Rs 22,000 for units up to 275 sq ft and Rs 30,000 for 375 sq ft units, with annual 5% increases, plus a one-time shifting allowance of Rs 15,000. Permanent homes will have a minimum carpet area of 500 sq ft or 1.35 times the existing home size, whichever is higher, and are promised within five years from the commencement certificate. This action reflects Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' directive to make 10,000 homes available by 2028.
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The sources do not provide details on the total number of residents affected across the entire Dharavi project, the timeline for the overall project completion, or any resident concerns or opposition to the relocation process.
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