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Mumbai: 450-Acre Antop Hill Slum Cluster to Be Redeveloped

MUMBAI: Following the 101.4-acre Juhu Galli project in Andheri West, the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has now focused on redeveloping one of the largest slum clusters in the city at Antop Hill in Wadala, spanning 450 acres. Additionally, two other major clusters—Majaswadi (260 acres) in Jogeshwari East and Behrampada (140 acres) in Bandra East—are also earmarked for redevelopment. SRA has begun the process to secure approval from the state’s high-powered committee for the redevelopment of these three clusters. A consortium led by Reliance recently became the highest bidder for the Juhu Galli project—the city’s first slum cluster redevelopment—offering a 35.1%…

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SRA Identifies 18 New Clusters for Mumbai Redevelopment

The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has identified 18 new slum clusters in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region for redevelopment as part of the state government’s Slum Cluster Area Redevelopment Scheme. This follows investor interest in its pilot project in Andheri (West), according to sources familiar with the matter. This initiative aligns with Maharashtra’s strategy to create a slum-free Mumbai, providing secure, permanent housing through extensive redevelopment initiatives outlined in the State Housing Policy 2025. Officials have begun gathering approvals from the High-Powered Committee for significant clusters, including Majaswadi in Andheri (East), Behrampada in Bandra (East), and the Wadala Truck Terminal area.…

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Reliance Consortium Wins 101-Acre Mumbai Slum Redevelopment Bid

MUMBAI: A consortium led by Reliance Industries’ subsidiary, Reliance 4IR Realty Development, in collaboration with Mahadev Realtors Juhu, has successfully won the bid for the redevelopment of the 101.36-acre Juhu Galli slum cluster in Andheri (West), making it one of the largest slum redevelopment projects in Mumbai. The tender process was overseen by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) and drew bids from major corporate groups, including Reliance, JSW, and the Shapoorji Pallonji Group. The Reliance-led consortium emerged victorious in the bidding process. The redevelopment plan aims to construct over 28,000 homes for eligible slum residents. This initiative falls under the…

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SRA Cancels 181 of 228 Mumbai Joint Venture Projects

MUMBAI: Nearly two years after the government instructed various state-run corporations to carry out slum redevelopment at 228 locations in collaboration with the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), 181 projects have been abandoned due to minimal progress and feasibility issues. Of the 77 proposed joint ventures, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will now proceed with only 44, while the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) will complete 2 of its 24, and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will implement just 1 of its 5. The SRA will take over these projects under its cluster redevelopment scheme or through…

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Mumbai’s SRA Freezes Builders’ Sale Flats to Ensure Rent

MUMBAI: The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has mandated developers to deposit an advance rent covering two years for slum residents in their projects. Additionally, the SRA has started ‘freezing’ sale flats equivalent to three years of rent until builders provide new homes to qualified slum dwellers. This proactive measure aims to ensure that rent payments are secured and permanent housing is provided to eligible slum residents, according to SRA officials. This is the first instance of the SRA freezing portions of flats or commercial units from projects to prevent developers from neglecting their rental obligations to slum dwellers. SRA previously…

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GVMC Launches Citywide Slum Survey in Visakhapatnam

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has initiated an extensive survey of 66 slums throughout the city to evaluate housing, infrastructure, and amenities. According to the survey results, slums that have reached a certain developmental threshold will be denotified, while others will be redeveloped through a public-private partnership (PPP) model. This initiative is part of a larger plan under NITI Aayog’s Vizag Growth Hub aimed at enhancing the Visakhapatnam Economic Region. Two slums—Velampeta and Indira Nagar—have already been earmarked for redevelopment under the PPP model, with tenders currently issued. The GVMC also intends to amend the Municipal Corporation Act…

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19 Major Mumbai Slums to be Redeveloped Under New Scheme

MUMBAI: The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) is set to initiate 18 projects in Mumbai, including a 100-acre site in Andheri West near Gilbert Hill, under the state government’s newly launched slum cluster redevelopment scheme. Projects will target clusters of at least 50 acres where over 51% of the area is occupied by slums, including those in coastal regulation zones I and II. Under the scheme, redevelopment can include slums alongside non-slum areas, old and dilapidated buildings, tenant-occupied sites, vacant land unsuitable for construction, and selected private properties. The Andheri site currently contains approximately 14,000 huts and several residential buildings. SRA…

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Maharashtra CM: Cluster Redevelopment to Aid 700K Slum Dwellers

Representative AI image MUMBAI: Approximately seven lakh slum dwellers will benefit from the slum cluster redevelopment scheme, as informed to CM Devendra Fadnavis during the 16th meeting of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) on Friday at the Sahyadri state guesthouse. SRA chief Mahendra Kalyankar stated, “Due to the limited response to joint venture projects and stalled schemes, the government has decided to promote integrated and sustainable development under the Slum Cluster Redevelopment scheme, in alignment with the state housing policy for 2025.” He added that the process to identify slum cluster areas is underway. During the meeting, an additional Rs…

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Maharashtra Minister to Discuss First-Floor Slum Rehab with CM, DCMs

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Minister Shambhuraj Desai announced on Thursday that there will be discussions with the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers regarding the demand to include first-floor slum dwellers for rehabilitation under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) schemes in Mumbai. State Assembly members raised concerns about long-term residents residing on the first floors of slum structures, stating that excluding them would hinder the efforts to achieve a slum-free Mumbai. Under current regulations, only ground-floor structures are recognized and numbered for SRA project eligibility, Desai explained during the question hour. “If we are to consider changes, such as recognizing ‘one plus…

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Hutment Sale Scam Resurfaces for HDIL

MUMBAI: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police has uncovered an alleged housing scam involving Rs 150 crore. Home possession documents intended for approximately 1,000 residents of slum rehabilitation were reportedly sold to third-party buyers. The company at the heart of this alleged scheme is Housing Development and Infrastructure Ltd (HDIL) Group. The EOW investigation suggests that top executives of HDIL might be involved, although the firm’s lawyers have refuted this claim to Mirror. The EOW filed its chargesheet on Thursday, naming HDIL promoters the Wadhwans and their associates while also awaiting the Slum Rehabilitation Authority’s (SRA) feedback…