In a significant step towards reshaping one of Mumbai’s most ambitious urban renewal projects, the state government has proposed enhanced rehabilitation benefits for residents of Dharavi. The revised framework under the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) introduces a higher minimum housing entitlement along with an additional 35 per cent fungible carpet area, aimed at improving living conditions for eligible occupants.

The proposal is currently in the notification stage, inviting public feedback before final approval. The move is aimed at improving housing standards for thousands of families in one of Asia’s largest informal settlements, which is undergoing large-scale redevelopment under the urban development department.