Dharavi Redevelopment Showcase
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Inaugurates New Dharavi Redevelopment Showcase in Mumbai
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The redevelopment is being undertaken by Adani Navbharat Developers, a joint venture between the Adani Group and Maharashtra’s Dharavi Redevelopment Authority/Slum Rehabilitation Authority, across a 621-acre area.
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The proposed plan includes rejuvenating the Mithi river, planting around 40,000 trees and creating a 3.3-km public riverfront.
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Fadnavis specifically cited pottery, leather, food processing and plastic recycling among the industries that make Dharavi a major economic hub.
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The centre, located in PMGP Colony near the Bandra-Kurla Complex, featured the song “Dharavi Ka Kal,” sung by Shankar Mahadevan, and the book “Mere Sapno Ki Dharavi.”
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis opened a 22,500-square-foot Dharavi Experience Centre near Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex, giving residents a firsthand look at the proposed redevelopment of Asia's largest slum. Daily Excelsior reported the centre features life-size apartment models, 3D neighborhood walkthroughs, and interactive displays explaining housing plans, business space, and community facilities for the 621-acre project.
The redevelopment aims to modernize infrastructure while protecting Dharavi's economic character — its pottery, leather, food processing, and plastic recycling industries employ tens of thousands. Millennium Post noted Fadnavis said the centre addresses rumors and builds resident trust by showing concrete plans for homes ranging from 350 to 500 square feet.
A Joint Venture Reshaping Mumbai's Landscape
Adani Navbharat Developers, a joint venture between the Adani Group and Maharashtra's Slum Rehabilitation Authority, is leading the 621-acre project. Urban Acres reported the redevelopment will rejuvenate the Mithi river, plant around 40,000 trees, and create a 3.3-kilometer public riverfront connecting residential zones, business areas, and transit hubs.
What The Experience Centre Reveals About Daily Life
Full-size apartment models show how 350- and 500-square-foot homes will integrate work and living space. The centre's interactive displays explain eligibility, documentation, and rehabilitation benefits. Urban Acres highlighted that the exhibits outline plans for schools, healthcare, parks, and markets designed to preserve the tight bond between residents' homes and their livelihoods.
Protecting Economic Hubs Within the Redevelopment
Fadnavis specifically named pottery, leather, food processing, and plastic recycling as industries making Dharavi a major economic hub. The redevelopment plan dedicates dedicated business zones and workshops to keep these trades alive and thriving. Fortune India noted the project aims to balance modernization with economic preservation.
Song and Book Celebrate Dharavi's Future
The inauguration event included the launch of a song titled "Dharavi Ka Kal" (Dharavi's Tomorrow), performed by renowned singer Shankar Mahadevan. Republic World reported a book called "Mere Sapno Ki Dharavi" (My Dreams of Dharavi) was also released to celebrate the area's cultural heritage and aspirations for transformation.
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