The ongoing survey for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project has surpassed the scope of the previous survey conducted in 2007-08, documenting over 63,000 tenements so far, officials announced on Tuesday.
The current survey has exceeded the earlier benchmark of approximately 60,000 ground-floor tenements. Unlike the previous effort, the present survey covers ground and upper-floor structures, existing Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) buildings, slum dwellers on RLDA land, and religious structures.
DRP CEO SVR Srinivas described the achievement as a crucial milestone. “Our survey has crossed an important and crucial milestone, one that the government can look back on with pride. This redevelopment scheme is not limited to ground-floor tenements but also covers upper-floor structures. It shows that the government is committed to ensuring housing for all. No one in Dharavi will be left behind,” he said.
According to the latest figures, lane reconnaissance has been completed for more than 95,000 tenements, over 89,000 tenements have been numbered, and door-to-door surveys have been finalised for more than 63,000 tenements.
Srinivas emphasised the importance of resident participation. “We are talking of huge numbers here, and we have entered the last phase of the survey. The numbers clearly show that Dharavikars are in favour of redevelopment and are actively participating. That said, we urge everyone to participate at the earliest so that the next stages of the redevelopment can begin. Those residents who have missed the survey must volunteer for it quickly. We may not be revisiting tenements whose residents have either refused to participate or have not shared their documents despite repeated requests and attempts for the survey,” he added.
Navbharat Mega Developers Private Limited (NMDPL), the special purpose vehicle (SPV) overseeing the project, is set to construct nearly 1.5 lakh tenements to accommodate residents. Due to the vertical growth of many hutments to G+2 levels, the number of tenements requiring rehabilitation has significantly increased.
An NMDPL spokesperson expressed satisfaction with the survey progress. “We are pleased to be nearing the end of the survey and encourage any resident who hasn’t been covered yet to come forward as soon as possible. We have seen a tremendous response from Dharavikars. Their positivity and desire for a dignified life have propelled this redevelopment project forward. We salute their spirit and respect their dream for a better life for themselves and for their future generations,” the spokesperson said.
All eligible Dharavikars will be provided with new housing within Dharavi. Ineligible residents will be relocated to modern townships within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) equipped with comprehensive infrastructure, including Metro connectivity and other transport solutions.
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