BMC Launches 64 Slum Redevelopment Projects in 11 Wards of Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated 64 slum redevelopment projects across 11 wards in Mumbai, aimed at transforming slum clusters into high-rise buildings. These projects are designed to provide housing to eligible slum dwellers and generate revenue through the sale of flats.
Slum RedevelopmentBmcMumbaiReal EstateCivic ProjectsReal Estate MumbaiMay 22, 2025
The BMC’s decision to float the EoI comes three months after it decided to lease out its land parcels to private entities to generate revenue. Slum development schemes are real estate projects that aim to convert slum clusters into high-rises. These projects serve a dual purpose: providing housing to eligible slum dwellers and generating revenue by selling flats. The rehabilitation (rehab) to sale ratio is determined by factors such as the existing development plan, floor space index (FSI) regulations, and the specific project’s design.
On March 28, the state government announced the development of 228 slums across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Local civic authorities and planning bodies, including the BMC, Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), CIDCO, and the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority, will initiate these projects. Out of the 228 projects, the BMC will be responsible for executing 64.
Civic officials stated that the redevelopment of the plots will follow the Development Plan (2034) module of the BMC. The contractors appointed for the project will handle all responsibilities, including the survey of slums, planning and preparation of the project, securing permissions and no-objection certificates, construction of tenements, and their maintenance post-construction. The BMC’s EoI also specifies that only developers with prior experience in slum and housing rehabilitation will be appointed.
“The plots identified were already reserved for executing various government schemes. Developing these plots will not only promote the government’s objective of housing for all but will also create amenities such as open spaces and parking lots. Since these plots are entirely owned by the civic body, the chances of facing any legal hurdles are minimal,” said a civic official.
“The developers for each project will be selected through a tendering process, and proper public consultation will be conducted before proceeding,” the official added.
However, the BMC’s move has faced criticism from political quarters. Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Rais Shaikh argued that the BMC lacks the experience of successfully executing slum rehabilitation projects and that these projects focus on specific-area development rather than cluster development. He further pointed out that the BMC has not even been able to redevelop schools under its own jurisdiction.
“The responsibility for these 64 SRA projects now lies with the municipal administration, which has previously failed to redevelop its own schools. The poor deserve ownership housing, and the civic administration must show flexibility to make this possible. Since the land for these 64 SRA projects belongs to the BMC, the civic body must ensure that these projects are not stalled like the Dharavi redevelopment due to misguided policies,” Shaikh said.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP)?
The Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) is an ambitious initiative undertaken by the state government in collaboration with the Adani group. It aims to transform the slums in Dharavi, one of the largest slums in Mumbai, into high-rise buildings to provide housing to eligible slum dwellers and generate revenue through the sale of flats.
How many slum redevelopment projects is the BMC responsible for?
The BMC is responsible for executing 64 slum redevelopment projects out of the 228 projects announced by the state government for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
What are the key responsibilities of the contractors appointed for these projects?
The contractors appointed for the slum redevelopment projects will handle all responsibilities, including the survey of slums, planning and preparation of the project, securing permissions and no-objection certificates, construction of tenements, and their maintenance post-construction.
What are the potential benefits of these slum redevelopment projects?
The potential benefits of these slum redevelopment projects include providing housing to eligible slum dwellers, generating revenue through the sale of flats, and creating amenities such as open spaces and parking lots.
What are the criticisms of the BMC’s slum redevelopment plans?
Critics, such as Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Rais Shaikh, argue that the BMC lacks the experience to successfully execute slum rehabilitation projects and that these projects focus on specific-area development rather than cluster development. They also point out the BMC's past failures in redeveloping its own schools.
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