Dharavi Redevelopment Project: Bhoomi Poojan At Matunga Site Marks Start Of Construction For 10,432 Rehab Homes
Mumbai, October 12, 2026: Bhoomi Poojan at the 22-acre Matunga railway site on Monday was conducted, marking the start of rehabilitation building construction work for the Dharavi redevelopment project. The project’s Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will offer eligible residents 350 sq ft homes under the in-situ rehabilitation scheme. “Every family deserves a home where they feel secure and can plan…
On October 12, 2026, the Bhoomi Poojan ceremony was held at the Matunga railway site in Mumbai, marking the commencement of construction for the Dharavi redevelopment project. The Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will provide eligible residents with 350 sq ft homes under the in-situ rehabilitation scheme. Pranav Adani, director of Adani Enterprises Ltd, stated that the project aims to create better neighborhoods for Dharavi's families.
The Matunga site will house 10 towers, containing 10,432 homes and 1,379 commercial and industrial units. Aseem Kumar Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Urban Development Department, Government of Maharashtra, served as the Guest of Honour. The rehabilitation buildings will feature amenities such as a kindergarten, community hall, podium gardens, and sit-out areas.
Ten percent of the commercial space in each rehabilitation building will be reserved for generating revenue to maintain common infrastructure. The SPV will manage the buildings and shared infrastructure for the first 10 years following the handover. The project utilizes design, engineering, and urban planning expertise from various global firms.
The rehabilitation will be carried out in three phases, with the first five towers being handed over by March 2029, followed by two towers by August 2029, and the remaining three by August 2030.
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