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Delhi Explores Dharavi Model to Tackle Slum Crisis

2025-07-01

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is considering Mumbai’s Dharavi redevelopment model to address the housing needs of 50 lakh slum dwellers across over 675 clusters.

The Dharavi plan involves multi-storey housing and upgraded civic facilities but hinges on large contiguous land parcels—something Delhi lacks. Experts argue Delhi’s slums are fragmented, with fewer households per site.

Activists stress in-situ upgrades and services like water, electricity, and sanitation over relocation. They warn of private developer-led projects prioritising profits. Alternatives like rental housing and micro-loans for ownership are being discussed as more inclusive solutions.