The Dharavi Redevelopment Project, managed by Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt. Ltd. (DRPPL), aims to transform a 600-acre slum in Mumbai into a modern urban area. To support this massive effort, DRPPL has requested 15 acres of land in Bandra Kurla Complex from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for machinery storage. They have also secured 27.57 acres from the Railway Land Development Authority and are seeking 12 acres currently used by Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST). The Maharashtra government proposes an additional 283.4 acres of salt pan land. The project, though logistically challenging, promises improved living conditions for 1.2 million residents.
The Dharavi Redevelopment Project, aiming to transform a 600-acre slum into a modern urban space, is taking a step forward by seeking additional land to support its operations. Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt. Ltd. (DRPPL), the company managing the project, has requested 15 acres of land in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).
This land, previously used as a casting yard for metro construction, would be used to store the heavy machinery needed for the redevelopment project. Dharavi, home to nearly 1.2 million residents, requires a significant amount of equipment for demolition and construction. MMRDA is currently considering DRPPL's request for the 15-acre plot.
DRPPL has already secured 27.57 acres of land from the Railway Land Development Authority (RLDA). This land,which includes a scrapyard near Mahim station, is crucial for the project. It will provide space for construction materials and potentially house relocated residents during construction.
Finding space within the densely populated Dharavi is a challenge. DRPPL has also requested 12 acres of land currently used by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking for bus depots and staff facilities,including two prominent depots in Sion East - Dharavi and Kalakilla, built in 1980 and January 2016 respectively. These depots have a total parking capacity for about 300 buses. The 12-acre area also accommodates the BEST transport division, power supply division offices, staff housing for 60 personnel, and amenities for drivers and conductors. Finding alternative locations for these critical services will be necessary if the request is approved.
The Maharashtra government has also proposed acquiring 283.4 acres of salt pan land on a 99-year lease for the project.This long-term vision suggests the redevelopment will be a complex and multi-phased effort, potentially requiring additional land depending on the final project scope.
The Dharavi Redevelopment Project faces challenges in securing land, relocating residents, and managing logistics within a densely populated area. However, it also presents a significant opportunity to improve living conditions for nearly 1.2 million people and create a more modern and sustainable urban space in Mumbai.
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