Overview

• The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a ₹2,368 crore tender to clear 185 lakh tonnes of legacy waste at Deonar using biomining technology, aiming to reclaim 110 hectares of land.
• The reclaimed land is designated for housing development under the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, a key urban renewal initiative.
• A parallel ₹2,648 crore waste-to-energy (WtE) plant, expected to process 1,800 tonnes of waste daily and generate 8 megawatts of electricity, is in its final setup phase and slated for October 2025 completion.
• Govandi residents and activists have raised health and environmental concerns, citing risks of toxic emissions from the WtE plant and inadequate waste segregation at the site.
• Legal objections filed with the Bombay High Court demand a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment and compliance with Solid Waste Management Rules before operations commence.