Politicians Unite Against Handover of Kurla Dairy Land for Dharavi Redevelopment
Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad and Shiv Sena MLA Mangesh Kudalkar join forces to oppose the proposal to hand over 21 acres of Kurla Dairy land to Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private Limited (DRPPL)
Dharavi RedevelopmentKurla DairyAdani GroupCongressShiv SenaMumbai PoliticsReal Estate MumbaiJun 14, 2024
The proposal, announced by the Dairy Development Department, aims to use the land to rehabilitate those slumdwellers from Dharavi who are not eligible for free housing under the Dharavi redevelopment plan. The plan is a joint venture between the Maharashtra government and the Adani group. The Kurla Dairy plot will be given to Adani at a price that is 25 per cent lower than the ready reckoner rate.
Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad and Shiv Sena MLA Mangesh Kudalkar have expressed their opposition to the proposal, citing concerns about the environmental impact and the displacement of local residents. Gaikwad stated that the Kurla dairy land belongs to the common Mumbaikar and should not be arbitrarily handed over to a private company. Kudalkar, on the other hand, has highlighted the importance of preserving the 900 trees on the plot, which are over 50 years old and provide a vital ecological balance to the area.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) has also been opposing the Dharavi Redevelopment Project in its present format. Anil Desai, the newly-elected Shiv Sena (UBT) MP from Mumbai South Central, has expressed concerns about the displacement of Dharavi residents and the lack of transparency in the project.
The controversy surrounding the Kurla Dairy land is not new. Mumbai had three dairies - Aarey, Kurla, and Worli - but milk production was stopped over the years. All of these dairies are on verdant land, which are now being hacked away for other projects. Aarey was the first to lose land for the metro car-shed and a burial ground. The Worli Dairy is being eyed to develop a convention centre.
The Dharavi Redevelopment Project is a joint venture between the Maharashtra government and the Adani group. The project aims to provide housing to the residents of Dharavi, a slum area in Mumbai. However, the project has been plagued by controversy and opposition from local residents and politicians.
The Shiv Sena is a political party based in Maharashtra. The party has been a key player in the state's politics for several decades. The Congress is a national political party that has a significant presence in Maharashtra.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kurla Dairy land controversy about?
The controversy is about the proposal to hand over 21 acres of Kurla Dairy land to Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private Limited (DRPPL) for rehabilitating slumdwellers from Dharavi.
Who is opposing the proposal?
The Congress and Shiv Sena are opposing the proposal, citing concerns about the environmental impact and the displacement of local residents.
What is the significance of the 900 trees on the plot?
The 900 trees on the plot are over 50 years old and provide a vital ecological balance to the area. They are considered the 'lungs of Kurla'.
What is the Dharavi Redevelopment Project?
The Dharavi Redevelopment Project is a joint venture between the Maharashtra government and the Adani group, aimed at providing housing to the residents of Dharavi, a slum area in Mumbai.
Why is the project controversial?
The project has been plagued by controversy and opposition from local residents and politicians, who have raised concerns about the displacement of residents and the lack of transparency in the project.
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