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SRA to Map All Mumbai Slum Structures by Dec 2025

NEW DELHI: The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has set a goal to map every slum structure in Mumbai by December 2025 as part of a tech-driven reform initiative aimed at expediting slum rehabilitation schemes, according to CEO Mahendra Kalyankar. The SRA has launched digital innovations, including a STQC-certified web portal available in 25 languages, integrated online modules with role-specific access, blockchain-based document approvals, and chatbot-enabled consumer interfaces. These enhancements are designed to improve transparency, accelerate project approvals, and heighten accountability in scheme implementation. Sukhraj Nahar, president of CREDAI MCHI, noted that the SRA’s embrace of technology and development-oriented approach has…

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BMC Seeks Developers for Mumbai Slum Rehab on 26 Parcels

MUMBAI: On Thursday, the BMC announced the invitation for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified developers to undertake slum rehabilitation projects on 26 civic-owned land parcels, as per Regulation 33(10) of the Development Control and Promotion Regulations 2034. BMC’s latest initiative comes four months after it sought EOIs for 64 Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) schemes, covering approximately 49,000 structures over an area of about 8.4 lakh sq m, which attracted insufficient interest. A senior civic official commented, “BMC acts as the planning authority for 64 SRA schemes, of which 17 have been suspended. EOIs were solicited for 47 schemes in…