Editor’s Synopsis
- Mr Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), performed Bhoomi Poojan at Matunga,
marking the start of rehabilitation construction.
- The project comprises 10 towers with 10,432 rehabilitation apartments and 1,379 commercial and
industrial units.
- Shri Aseem Kumar Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Urban Development Department, Government of
Maharashtra, was the Guest of Honour. Dr Mahendra Kalyankar, CEO, Dharavi Redevelopment Project/Slum
Rehabilitation Authority (DRP/SRA), also attended the ceremony.
- Eligible residents from Sectors 6 and 1 will receive homes at Matunga first, followed by nearly
4,500 apartments for other eligible Dharavi residents on a priority basis.
Mumbai, 12 October 2026: Mr Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), performed
Bhoomi Poojan at the
22-acre Matunga railway site on Monday, marking the start of rehabilitation construction for Dharavi, one of Asia’s
largest informal settlements and home to more than one million residents.
Adani Navbharat Developers Private Limited (ANDPL), the project’s Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), will ensure eligible
residents will receive 350 sq ft homes under the in-situ rehabilitation scheme.
L to R: ANDPL CEO Mr Anil Sardana, DRP/SRA CEO
Dr Mahendra Kalyankar, Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) Director Shri Pranav Adani, Additional Chief
Secretary, Urban Development Department, Government of Maharashtra, Shri Aseem Kumar Gupta
and Adani Realty CEO Mr Jackbastian Nazareth on the occasion of Bhoomi Poojan to mark the
start of rehabilitation construction, at Matunga Railway Land, in Mumbai, on Monday
“Every family deserves a home where they feel secure and can plan for the future. We know what this means
to Dharavi’s families. At Matunga, we are building 10 towers with 10,432 homes and 1,379 commercial and
industrial units, creating neighbourhoods where families can live better and build a brighter future for
their children,” said Mr Pranav Adani.
The project draws on expertise in design, engineering and urban planning from US-based design firm
Sasaki, UK-based engineering consultancy Buro Happold, Mumbai-based StudioPOD, renowned architect Mr
Hafeez Contractor, P&T and ARC Studio, along with urban planning experts from Singapore.
The 10 towers will be handed over in three phases to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project/Slum
Rehabilitation Authority (DRP/SRA), under the Government of Maharashtra: the first five by March 2029,
the next two by August 2029 and the remaining three by August 2030.
Shri Aseem Kumar Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Urban Development Department, Government of
Maharashtra, was the Guest of Honour. Dr Mahendra Kalyankar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), DRP/SRA,
also attended the ceremony.
Dr Kalyankar said, “This is an important step for Dharavi’s families. Our focus is on providing safe,
modern homes with the infrastructure and amenities needed for a better quality of life.”
Each tower will have 37 to 39 storeys, 10 to 12 passenger elevators and two dedicated fire elevators. Two
additional elevators will serve the commercial and industrial units. Amenities will include a
kindergarten, community hall, podium gardens, sit-out areas, society offices and places of worship.
Ten per cent of the commercial space in each rehabilitation building will be reserved to generate revenue
for common infrastructure upkeep. ANDPL will maintain the buildings and shared infrastructure for the
first 10 years after handover.
The Bhoomi Poojan followed the inauguration of the Dharavi Experience Centre by the Honourable Chief Minister of
Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, on Gandhi Jayanti, marking Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary. At the
event, Shri Fadnavis also unveiled an anthem dedicated to Dharavi and released a coffee-table book on its people,
culture and history.
Spread across 22,500 sq ft, the Experience Centre gives residents a preview of the proposed redevelopment through
life-size sample homes, a 3D walkthrough and interactive displays covering housing, workplaces, amenities, transport
and open spaces.
“The Dharavi Experience Centre gave residents a first look at the planned homes and neighbourhoods. With construction
beginning, our focus is on delivery and long-term upkeep. We will maintain each building and its common
infrastructure for 10 years after handover,” said Mr Anil Sardana, CEO, ANDPL.
The wider redevelopment envisages a mixed-use township with shops, schools, healthcare facilities, places of worship,
parks, public transport and other social infrastructure. Essential services are planned within a 15-minute walk.
About Adani Navbharat Developers Private Limited (ANDPL)
Adani Navbharat Developers Private Limited (ANDPL) is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) established for the
implementation of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), with the Government of Maharashtra and the Adani Group as
shareholders. ANDPL has been constituted to plan and execute the Dharavi Redevelopment Project with the objective of
improving living conditions, infrastructure and overall quality of life for Dharavikars.
The SPV is responsible for creating modern, safe and inclusive urban spaces by integrating quality housing with
essential civic infrastructure, including transportation connectivity, water supply, electricity, sanitation and
digital services. Its approach places equal emphasis on physical infrastructure, community well-being and the
sustenance of livelihoods and local enterprise. ANDPL’s redevelopment framework adheres to the Government of
Maharashtra's norms and global best practices, with the objective of delivering sustainable, inclusive and
future-ready urban environments.
For further information, please contact: Roy Paul; roy.paul@adani.com
