Dharavi Redevelopment Project: 'Not an Inch Of Land Given To Adani,' Asserts Minister Ashish Shelar

Mumbai: The Dharavi Redevelopment Project is the only project in Mumbai that ensures housing for even ineligible slum dwellers within the city. Not an inch of Dharavi's land has been given to Adani, clarified cabinet minister Ashish Shelar on Friday in the legislative assembly on behalf of the government.

He was responding to the discussion on the motion 293 presented in the assembly today. While addressing various concerns and questions raised by the members regarding Dharavi, Shelar, who is also city BJP president, said of the total 430 acres of Dharavi land, 37% will be allocated for open spaces such as playgrounds and entertainment grounds for Mumbaikars.

The claim that Dharavi's land has been given to Adani is completely false and misleading. Those making such allegations should know that all the land in Dharavi is owned by the Dharavi Redevelopment Authority (DRA), a company established by the state government. He challenged critics to provide a single official land record (7/12 extract) in Adani's name to support their claims.

The DRPPL (Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private Limited) is the contractor tasked with the redevelopment, and as per the agreement, 20% of the contractor’s profits will be allocated to the state government. Furthermore, nearly 50% of Dharavi's land belongs to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), while other portions are owned by the state and central governments.

According to redevelopment norms, landowners whose land is utilized for slum rehabilitation receive compensation equivalent to 25% of the ready reckoner rate. This applies to the BMC and government authorities as well.

Also, eligible slum dwellers will be provided houses within Dharavi, while ineligible slum dwellers will be allocated homes elsewhere but in Mumbai itself. This makes the Dharavi Redevelopment Project unique as it ensures housing solutions for all affected residents.