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Maharashtra Govt Unveils Cluster Redevelopment Projects to Make Mumbai Slum-Free

Published: December 13, 2025 | Category: Real Estate Maharashtra
Maharashtra Govt Unveils Cluster Redevelopment Projects to Make Mumbai Slum-Free

The Maharashtra government has taken a significant step towards making Mumbai slum-free by announcing plans to implement cluster redevelopment projects on land parcels measuring 50 acres or more. The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in the Legislative Council on Friday.

Under the new plan, 17 large slum redevelopment projects have been selected in the first phase across different parts of Mumbai. These projects will be implemented under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) through a cluster redevelopment model, an official statement issued by Shinde's office said on Saturday.

The selected areas include Antop Hill, Krishna Nagar, Ketkipada (Borivali), Gopikrishna Nagar (Dahisar), Oshiwara, Govandi, Cheeta Camp (Trombay), Chembur, Tagore Nagar (Vikhroli), Vikhroli Parksite, and Bhandup, among others. The projects are expected to benefit lakhs of slum residents and bring large-scale planned development to these areas, the statement said.

Shinde said that the new policy focuses on redeveloping entire neighborhoods instead of small, scattered SRA projects, helping improve living conditions and urban planning.

To ensure timely completion, the projects will be developed on a joint venture basis with support from government agencies such as MMRDA, CIDCO, MIDC, MSRDC, MHADA, and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The policy received cabinet approval on 7 October 2025, followed by a government resolution issued on November 13, 2025, the statement said.

The statement further mentioned that Shinde also announced an extension of the SRA Abhay Scheme till December 31, 2026, providing relief to slum dwellers facing technical issues related to the sale or transfer of huts. He also extended the MHADA Abhay Scheme for Occupation Certificates (OC) by one year.

To speed up complaint resolution, Shinde announced that the number of Apex Grievance Redressal Committees (AGRCs) will be increased. Currently, over 2,100 cases related to SRA projects are pending. He also directed the BMC to introduce a new housing scheme for homes built by municipal employees on civic lease plots.

These initiatives aim to not only improve the living conditions of slum residents but also enhance the overall urban infrastructure of Mumbai, making it a more livable and sustainable city.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the main goal of the cluster redevelopment projects in Mumbai?
The main goal of the cluster redevelopment projects in Mumbai is to make the city slum-free by redeveloping large land parcels measuring 50 acres or more, improving living conditions, and enhancing urban planning.
2. How many large slum redevelopment projects have been selected in the first phase?
In the first phase, 17 large slum redevelopment projects have been selected across different parts of Mumbai.
3. Which government agencies are supporting the joint venture model for these projects?
The joint venture model for these projects is supported by government agencies such as MMRDA, CIDCO, MIDC, MSRDC, MHADA, and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
4. What is the SR
Abhay Scheme, and how long has it been extended? A: The SRA Abhay Scheme provides relief to slum dwellers facing technical issues related to the sale or transfer of huts. It has been extended till December 31, 2026.
5. What measures are being taken to speed up complaint resolution?
To speed up complaint resolution, the number of Apex Grievance Redressal Committees (AGRCs) will be increased, and currently, over 2,100 cases related to SRA projects are pending.