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Dharavi redevelopment project: Over 18,000 homes reached as documentation drive speeds up, says official

Updated on: 21 November,2025 04:24 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Madhulika Ram Kavattur | mailbag@mid-day.com

More than 4,500 households facing small problems—such as rejected forms, locked homes, incomplete submissions, or the absence of the head of the household—received targeted help from the teams, an official statement said

Dharavi redevelopment project: Over 18,000 homes reached as documentation drive speeds up, says official

The drive was run jointly by the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) and Navbharat Mega Developers Private Limited (NMDPL), officials said. Pic/By Special Arrangement

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A major documentation camp in Mumbai's Dharavi has reached more than 18,000 hutments in just two weeks, an official statement said on Friday.

The drive was run jointly by the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) and Navbharat Mega Developers Private Limited (NMDPL), officials said.


NMDPL is a SPV between the Government of Maharashtra and the Adani Group for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project.



The outreach campaign, held from November 1 to 15, 2025, is one of the biggest and most organised efforts carried out in the area so far.

Teams were sent daily across Sectors 1 to 6, ensuring strong on-ground support for residents. This steady field presence helped solve many long-pending issues related to documentation, the statement said.

According to DRP/SRA CEO Dr Mahendra Kalyankar, field verification became faster and smoother during this period.

“Minor issues were resolved on the spot, and pending survey cases began closing more quickly,” he said.

More than 4,500 households facing small problems—such as rejected forms, locked homes, incomplete submissions, or the absence of the head of the household—received targeted help from the teams, the statement said.

The NMDPL Call Centre also made over 8,000 calls to spread awareness about the camp and encourage people to participate.

Dr Kalyankar said that even small instances of resistance were handled calmly, which helped build trust among residents. He added that the aim is to make sure every eligible family benefits from the redevelopment effort.

The impact of the outreach is already visible. Footfall at the sector camps, which started with around 3,000 visitors, has been rising steadily. The verification and numbering process is now converting pending cases into completed survey entries much faster.

Dr Kalyankar said that disciplined planning and a strong field network have helped residents get timely solutions.

“The camp has laid the foundation for a smoother and more citizen-focused transformation,” he said.

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