DH Exclusive: UAE firm-funded Dharavi makeover project to combat coronavirus may take off soon

[rishav]

The redevelopment plan of Dharavi in Mumbai — Asia’s largest slum — costing Rs 28,500 crore is likely to take off soon, with the change of guard in Maharashtra and the coronavirus outbreak in the city. Three sources in the know confirmed to DH that...



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[rishav]

Will it ever happen ?

 

[Arulmozhi Varman]

The slum politics of Dharavi is a different beast altogether. There is no one single leader inside there. Caste , religious, linguistics politics will take over soon hampering any real development of Dharavi. Nor has the politicians honest with their intentions. Only the resident can come forward, pool their lands to a developer and reap some benefits.

 

[rishav]

The slum politics of Dharavi is a different beast altogether. There is no one single leader inside there. Caste , religious, linguistics politics will take over soon hampering any real development of Dharavi. Nor has the politicians honest with their intentions. Only the resident can come forward, pool their lands to a developer and reap some benefits.

Not to forget many organisations who glorify these slums . But it has to happen . Lets hope it happens sooner rather than later .