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Mumbai continues to face a shortage of classrooms as several school buildings under slum rehabilitation projects remain undelivered. The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) have been coordinating to resolve the long-standing dispute over ten school sites, with six buildings expected to be handed over before mid-year. Some buildings are ready and pending clearances like fire no-objection certificates, while others need minor safety work or are still under construction. A few projects face regulatory delays, and full completion may extend into the next decade.
Mumbai is still dealing with a significant shortage of classroom space as multiple school buildings built under slum rehabilitation projects remain tied up with the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Education officials explained that delays in handing over these buildings have compounded the city's classroom shortage over the years. Advertisement
The disputes started because several buildings were either not constructed according to required standards or lacked basic facilities. This caused the BMC to refuse possession in multiple cases, leaving students and schools dependent on temporary arrangements for space. Some buildings have remained undelivered for decades, with some sites first planned in the late 1990s.
Officials said ongoing inspections, coordination between the SRA and BMC, and follow-ups with developers have improved the situation. Six school buildings are expected to be handed over to the civic body before June this year, addressing some of the immediate space shortages.
Among the buildings ready for handover is the one at Shraddha Rahivashi Sangh CHS in Parel, which still awaits a fire no-objection certificate before BMC can take possession. The school at Sai Chhaya SRA CHS in Ghatkopar also requires a fire NOC and could be transferred by March. In Harijan Colony, Bhandup West, minor safety work remains after passing inspections, and handover is expected soon.
In Mulund Village, both primary and secondary school buildings are nearly ready, with lift installation and fire safety measures pending, and the transfer is anticipated by April. A building in Sahar Village is ready and awaiting clearance from the chief fire officer. The Shree Sai Krupa SRA project in Borivali is prepared for handover, and processes have been initiated.
Several projects are still under construction. Schools in Chembur Village, Siddharth Nagar in Bandra, and Mahavir Nagar in Kandivali are progressing and expected to be delivered over the next two years. The Lower Parel project continues to face delays due to environment ministry approvals and is unlikely to be handed over before late 2031.
Authorities highlighted that clearing pending approvals and ensuring safety measures are critical before the BMC can take possession, reflecting the complexities of slum rehabilitation projects that include educational infrastructure. Officials said that completing the handovers on schedule requires constant monitoring and cooperation between developers, the SRA, and the civic body.
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