Naidu govt to adopt Dharavi model for slum redevelopment
The Andhra Pradesh government has come out with an ambitious plan to transform congested urban settlements by taking redevelopment involving the private sector on the lines of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project in Mumbai, officials familiar with the development said
The Andhra Pradesh government has unveiled an ambitious redevelopment plan for congested urban settlements, drawing inspiration from the successful Dharavi Redevelopment Project in Mumbai. Under the new model, slums will be redeveloped in partnership with the private sector, with financing provided by a private developer who benefits from land incentives and a higher Floor Space Index.
The project will be piloted in the Velampeta slum in Visakhapatnam, accommodating 177 housing units in a high-rise complex on a compact 1,986.45 sq meters site. Instead of relying solely on government funding, the private bidder will undertake redevelopment using Transferable Development Rights (TDR), with a maximum bidding ratio of 1:4.
The state government has approved special relaxations and exemptions under the Andhra Pradesh Building Rules to make the project viable, including a high-rise complex in a congested area and reduced setbacks. The initiative aims to create a market-driven mechanism for upgrading valuable urban land while ensuring existing residents receive proper housing. The model will be expanded to all major cities in the state in the coming years.
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