Mumbai’s long-pending slum rehabilitation projects are being revived as the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has taken proactive steps to restart 17 delayed Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) developments across the city. In accordance with directives from the state government, these projects are being processed, with efforts focused on completing essential documentation. Among them, the Sai Baba Housing Society in Jogeshwari has been issued a Letter of Intent (LOI), while the remaining projects continue to be assessed for further action.
A structured approach to contractor appointments has been planned to accelerate the redevelopment process. Tenders for the first project are expected to be invited soon, and similar steps will be taken for the remaining projects in a phased manner. Through this method, unnecessary delays are being minimized to ensure smooth execution.
The revival of stalled projects across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region is also being prioritized. In collaboration with the SRA, stalled slum redevelopment projects have been re-evaluated, and inefficiencies in their execution have been identified. As a result, eight projects have been withdrawn from their original developers under Section 13(2) of the Slum Rehabilitation Act. These projects include 12 developments in Goregaon, two in Bandra, five in Kurla, and two in Borivali/Dahisar. Feasibility assessments for five additional projects, located on MHADA-owned land, are also being conducted to determine their viability.
The redevelopment initiative is expected to result in the creation of nearly 25,000 new housing units. A comprehensive review of housing requirements is being carried out to ensure that project-affected residents are adequately accommodated. The focus is being placed not only on creating new homes but also on addressing infrastructure challenges that have historically slowed down slum rehabilitation efforts.
Among all the projects, the redevelopment of Malvani in Malad has been identified as the largest, with housing provisions planned for approximately 14,000 slum dwellers. To facilitate smooth execution, biometric surveys of residents have been mandated, and additional manpower is being deployed to expedite the process. Infrastructure limitations, particularly the absence of proper access roads in certain areas, are also being addressed. Measures to improve connectivity have been planned to prevent further hindrances in redevelopment.
To streamline the overall execution of these projects, a structured timeline has been introduced for conducting biometric surveys on MHADA-owned land. By adopting a strategic and well-organized approach, the agency aims to ensure that Mumbai’s long-pending slum redevelopment efforts are successfully completed, providing thousands of residents with improved living conditions.
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