Dharavi Redevelopment 2026: 118 Acres in Malad Handed Over for Resident Rehabilitation
The long-awaited Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) has taken a major step forward. The Maharashtra Government has officially handed over 118 acres of land in Mukteshwar, Malad-Malvani (Mumbai) for the rehabilitation of Dharavi residents. This move is expected to accelerate one of the largest urban redevelopment projects in the world , aimed at transforming Asia’s biggest slum cluster into a planned urban township. Why the 118-Acre Malad Land Matters The newly transferred land parcel in Malad-Malvani will primarily be used to rehabilitate residents who are not eligible for in-situ housing within Dharavi . Key Highlights: Location: Mukteshwar, Malad-Malvani, Mumbai Land Size: 118 acres (out of 140 acres earmarked) Estimated Value: ₹540 crore Premium Paid: ₹135 crore towards development rights Pending: 22 acres remain under litigation The land ownership will remain with the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) , while development rights are assigned to the Special Pur...