Maharashtra government has announced a step towards making Mumbai slum-free, with plans to implement cluster redevelopment projects on land parcels measuring 50 acres or more.
The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in the Legislative Council on Friday.
Under the new plan, 17 large slum redevelopment projects have been selected in the first phase across different parts of Mumbai. These projects will be implemented under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) through a cluster redevelopment model, an official statement, issued by Shinde`s office, said on Saturday.
17 locations selected in first phase
The selected areas include Antop Hill, Krishna Nagar, Ketkipada (Borivali), Gopikrishna Nagar (Dahisar), Oshiwara, Govandi, Cheeta Camp (Trombay), Chembur, Tagore Nagar (Vikhroli), Vikhroli Parksite and Bhandup, among others. The projects are expected to benefit lakhs of slum residents and bring large-scale planned development to these areas, the statement said.
Shinde said that the new policy focuses on redeveloping entire neighbourhoods instead of small, scattered SRA projects, helping improve living conditions and urban planning.
Joint venture model for faster completion
To ensure timely completion, the projects will be developed on a joint venture basis with support from government agencies such as MMRDA, CIDCO, MIDC, MSRDC, MHADA and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The policy received cabinet approval on 7 October 2025, followed by a government resolution issued on November 13 2025, the statement said.
Relief measures for slum residents
The statement further said that the Shinde also announced an extension of the SRA Abhay Scheme till December 31, 2026, providing relief to slum dwellers facing technical issues related to the sale or transfer of huts. He also extended the MHADA Abhay Scheme for Occupation Certificates (OC) by one year.
Faster grievance redressal
To speed up complaint resolution, Shinde announced that the number of Apex Grievance Redressal Committees (AGRCs) will be increased. Currently, over 2,100 cases related to SRA projects are pending.
He also directed the BMC to introduce a new housing scheme for homes built by municipal employees on civic lease plots.
