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Dharavi Redevelopment Master Plan Approved as Construction Starts

A joint venture led by the Adani Group holds an 80% stake in the Rs 95,790 crore plan set to reshape Asia’s largest slum over seven years

Overview

  • Master plan received official approval on May 28 under CM Devendra Fadnavis with directives to prioritize sustainable redevelopment and local artisan rehabilitation.
  • Construction officially began on January 14, 2025, under the First Commencement Certificate, kicking off a seven-year timeline ending January 13, 2032.
  • Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt Ltd—an SPV split 80% Adani Properties and 20% Slum Rehabilitation Authority—will oversee project delivery.
  • Over 79,000 households have been surveyed to determine eligibility for an estimated 72,000 new residential, commercial and industrial units within existing Dharavi.
  • Infrastructure highlights include a multi-modal transit hub linked to Metro Line 11, digital twin planning and a “15-minute city” model to modernize connectivity.