In a major move to enhance urban living conditions, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) has submitted detailed redevelopment plans for slum areas in Jogeshwari, Chembur, and Kurla. These slum redevelopment plans are being executed in collaboration with the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA). A total of 228 slum schemes in Mumbai, located on land owned by various government agencies, have been stalled for years. However, these schemes are now set for redevelopment, with Mhada taking a leading role alongside the SRA in a joint venture.
Mhada has presented proposals to redevelop slums located in Jogeshwari (80 slum households), Chembur (117 households), and Kurla (110 households). These areas will undergo transformation under Regulation 33(10) of the Development Control and Promotion Regulations 2034, specifically designed for slum redevelopment. The SRA will handle the surveys, relocate slum dwellers, provide rent, and demolish existing hutments, while Mhada will manage the actual redevelopment and financing. Notably, the sale proceeds from these projects will be entirely allocated to Mhada.
In addition to Mhada, other government agencies such as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (BMC), and various state bodies are also participating in the redevelopment of other slums across the city. For example, the MMRDA is overseeing the redevelopment of the Ramabai Nagar slums in Ghatkopar (East), with other agencies managing slum schemes in different areas.
The redevelopment of these slums is critical for achieving Mumbai's goal of becoming a global economic hub with a $1 trillion economy by 2030. As part of the city's development plans, slum rehabilitation and affordable housing are key priorities, with reports indicating that around 2.2 million slum households need to be resettled in the coming years.