Maharashtra Govt Plans to Monetize 6.40-Hectare Sea-Facing Plot in Mumbai’s Worli
The Maharashtra government has initiated plans to monetize the 6.40-hectare site of the closed Worli Dairy in Mumbai’s prime seafront area by reclassifying its land use from residential to commercial. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has been appointed as the Special Planning Authority for the project.
MaharashtraWorliReal EstateMmrdaCommercial DevelopmentReal Estate MaharashtraSep 27, 2025
The report stated that the state government will also seek objections and suggestions before changing the reservation in the Development Control and Promotional Regulations (DCPR) 2034. The plot, apart from housing the now-defunct government-run dairy, also hosts the office of the dairy development commissioner and some residential quarters. It was classified as a “dairy” in a “residential zone” in the 1991 Development Plan.
The dairy has been shuttered for over a decade, leaving the property largely dormant. According to a February 2022 government notification, the state government had planned to convert it into a marine research institute, aquarium, exhibition centre, and government offices. However, in January 2024, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) sought control of the site to redevelop it as a mixed-use node to generate employment and requested to be designated as the Special Planning Authority (SPA) for the land, the report said.
In April 2025, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved that MMRDA would prepare draft planning proposals for the former dairy plot. However, with the latest notification, the government has cleared the way for the land to be leased to private entities once the formalities are completed. This would effectively allow commercial development to sprout in one of Mumbai’s most coveted stretches if re-zoning is approved, according to the report.
Worli is one of South Mumbai’s most sought-after luxury residential markets, known for its premium high-rises and sea-facing apartments. Worli has been in the news for several transactions being reported at the sea-face for close to ₹3 lakh per sq ft. Leena Gandhi Tewari, chairperson of pharmaceutical giant USV, purchased two ultra-luxury, sea-facing duplex apartments in the upscale Worli area for a staggering ₹639 crore. Including taxes, the total transaction value rose to ₹703 crore, setting a new national record. The per square foot rate of nearly ₹3 lakh makes it the most expensive residential property deal ever recorded in India and highlights the continued surge in the ultra-luxury real estate market in the financial capital.
Uday Kotak, founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank, and his family were in the news in May 2025 for purchasing an entire building of 22 flats in Mumbai’s Worli for over ₹400 crore. According to property registration documents, one of the transactions in these 22 flats was recorded at a maximum price of ₹2.89 lakh per sq ft.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the size of the Worli Dairy plot being reclassified?
The Worli Dairy plot being reclassified is 6.40 hectares in size.
Who has been appointed as the Special Planning Authority for the Worli Dairy plot?
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has been appointed as the Special Planning Authority for the Worli Dairy plot.
What was the original classification of the Worli Dairy plot?
The Worli Dairy plot was originally classified as a “dairy” in a “residential zone” in the 1991 Development Plan.
What are the plans for the Worli Dairy plot after reclassification?
The plans for the Worli Dairy plot after reclassification include converting it into a mixed-use node to generate employment, such as a marine research institute, aquarium, exhibition centre, and government offices.
What is the current status of the reclassification process?
The reclassification process is underway, with the state government seeking objections and suggestions before finalizing the change in the Development Control and Promotional Regulations (DCPR) 2034.
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