Mumbai: The Bhendi Bazaar redevelopment project of Mumbai today came in for praise from the Centre at a function where Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched three mega flagship schemes that seek to transform urban India.

The project, that aims to transform Bhendi Bazar, a congested commercial and residential locality in the heart of Mumbai, was showcased and identified as the 'national bestpractice project for inner city redevelopment' by the Centre, said the trust that is implementing the Rs 4,000-crore plan.