Thane SRA Projects Gain Pace As 7,545 Slum Families Receive Homes, Over 22,000 Residents Set To Benefit From Upcoming Schemes

Thane's Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) is accelerating its projects, with 7,545 slum families receiving homes and over 22,000 residents set to benefit from upcoming schemes. As of today, flat possession has been granted to 7,545 families across 54 completed schemes. Additionally, 937 Project Affected Person (PAP) flats have been delivered, with 696 already handed over.

Construction is underway for 9,977 slum dwellers in 26 schemes, which will generate an additional 3,398 PAP flats. Two new schemes involving 1,060 families are undergoing approval.

Chief Executive Officer of MMR-SRA, Saurabh Rao (IAS), emphasized accelerating the entire lifecycle of rehabilitation. The focus is on resolving technical and administrative roadblocks to ensure families finally receive safe, dignified, and permanent homes. Over 22,000 families are set to benefit from 59 upcoming proposals. Currently, 59 proposals involving 22,918 slum dwellers are in various stages: 40 proposals cover 11,718 families, 19 proposals involve 11,200 families, and another 40 proposals cover 11,200 families.

The MMR-SRA has established an end-to-end focus, covering eligibility determination, zone declarations, project approvals, construction supervision, and final possession handover. The authority is also resolving stalled projects, addressing technical and administrative hurdles to ensure swift progress.