The state government has been planning to invite newer bids for its enterprising project to redevelop Dharavi, which happens to be the largest slums in Asia.
According to Economic Times, two people with the direct knowledge of the development have spoken to the media house regarding the same. On Thursday, August 27, the matter was discussed at length. However, the residents of the much-renowned slum had earlier opposed to the invitation of any bids in the redevelopment project.
Dharavi which is one of the world’s largest slums is located in India's commercial capital Mumbai and is spread over an area of 2.5 square kilometres. The Dharavi Redevelopment Committee which is a federation of 52 associations of residents, has requested Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to not call for a re-tender and to expedite the process that has been on hold for over 16 years. While the redevelopment has been on the agenda of every political party since the early 2000s, it has failed to take off so far.
The Dharavi redevelopment project is touted to not only be a turning point for the slum but is also said to change the political structure for years to come. According to experts, the project will be a big opportunity for slum dwellers and will also help urban planners, human rights activists and the state government to modify the city reconstructing the present-day situation.
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