Dharavi Redevelopment Project: No building maintenance charges for a decade
Maintenance charges for new societies in the Dharavi Redevelopment Project will be fully covered by the developer for the first 10 years.
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The Dharavi redevelopment project, covering over 100 million sq ft, is estimated to cost over Rs 2 lakh crore.(Express Archives)Residents of Dharavi, one of Asia’s largest slums, will receive relief from building maintenance charges for a decade under the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, a joint venture between the Maharashtra government and Adani Group.
For the first 10 years, maintenance charges for new societies will be fully covered by the developer, as confirmed by officials of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project-Slum Rehabilitation Authority (DRP-SRA). This initiative includes free maintenance and aims to provide housing while enhancing residents’ long-term financial well-being, said an official.
The Maharashtra government has designated 10 per cent of the built-up area in the rehabilitation component for commercial use. This revenue-generating model is designed to support community maintenance beyond the initial ten years. As a result, residents will not face the service charges commonly imposed in cooperative housing societies, including those managed by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA).
To support this framework, a statutory corpus fund will be established for each tenement, providing residents with an additional layer of financial security, said an official.
“This innovative approach ensures that Dharavi residents not only enjoy better homes but also a worry-free lifestyle in planned, sustainable communities,” said a senior official.
According to officials, the redevelopment project offers modern amenities such as reliable water and electricity supply, private toilets, and kitchens—significantly improving the current living conditions of residents. Eligible residents (those who settled before 2000) will be provided with homes measuring 350 square feet, which are 17 per cent larger than the units offered in other slum rehabilitation schemes.
The 2022 tender for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project addresses the shortcomings of previous efforts by emphasising both financial and infrastructural sustainability. A key feature of this plan is the inclusion of upper-floor residents who are often overlooked in slum rehabilitation schemes. With these measures, the Dharavi Redevelopment Project aims to transform housing and establish a model for inclusive and financially sustainable urban renewal, said an official.
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