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Dharavi residents protest second-home clause in DRP; reference to 2024 GR and ongoing outreach
Hundreds of Dharavi residents protested against the Dharavi redevelopment project (DRP) over a clause that would render those with a second home outside Dharavi ineligible for DRP housing. They cite a 2024 government resolution and call for clarity as authorities promise information sharing and outreach.
Why It Matters
The protest centers on housing eligibility rules for Dharavi residents under a high-value redevelopment plan, potentially influencing displacement and resettlement dynamics and highlighting government-resident communication challenges.
Timeline
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DRP to share project details; special drives planned for undecided cases
May 4, 2026
Kalyankar said DRP is working toward sharing detailed project information sector by sector to improve local understanding. He announced planned special drives to address undecided eligibility cases, including setting up camps to guide applicants on documentation and help speed up the process.
SRA CEO meets Dharavi Bachao Andolan representatives
May 4, 2026
Slum Rehabilitation Authority CEO Dr Mahendra Kalyankar met representatives of the DBA. He stated that several issues raised were part of ongoing efforts and did not respond to questions on the 2024 GR.
Protest march against DRP on May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026
Hundreds of Dharavi residents participated in a protest march against the ongoing Dharavi redevelopment project (DRP). The primary issue was that residents who own a second home outside Dharavi would be ineligible for housing under the ₹96,000-crore plan. Residents cited the 2024 GR; quotes from Nisar Master and Joseph Koli are noted, and the Dharavi Bachao Andolan (DBA) is involved in the matter.
GR 2024 cited as basis for eligibility rules affecting Dharavi residents
2024
Residents cite a government resolution from 2024 (GR) that would render residents who own a second home outside Dharavi ineligible for DRP housing. The GR also outlines hut-size and layout criteria, including rules about loft size, minimum ceiling height, hut area, and how multiple huts may be counted as a single hut.