Why In The News?

• The Maharashtra government has approved the allocation of 256 acres of salt pan land in Mulund, Kanjurmarg, and Bhandup for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP).

Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP)

⇒ Dharavi, located in central Mumbai, is one of the largest informal settlements in Asia, spread over 240 square kilometres.

⇒ The DRP aims to transform the slum into a planned urban settlement with proper housing, sanitation, and infrastructure.

⇒ The redevelopment is being implemented under a public-private partnership (PPP) model.

Significance:

⇒ Decent Housing & Basic Services: Contributes to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) by providing better housing, water supply, and sanitation infrastructure.

⇒ Reducing Inequality: By offering housing to ineligible dwellers, the project supports SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), aiming to bridge social and spatial disparities.

⇒ Sustainable Urbanization: The DRP directly contributes to SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by turning informal settlements into resilient, inclusive, and well-planned neighborhoods.