Adani Enterprises Starts Dharavi Rehabilitation Construction at Matunga
Adani Enterprises performs Bhoomi Poojan at Matunga to start construction for Dharavi rehabilitation housing.
In a significant milestone for the massive Dharavi redevelopment project, Pranav Adani, Director of Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), performed the Bhoomi Poojan at the 22-acre Matunga railway site on Monday. This ceremony marks the official commencement of construction for the rehabilitation housing intended for the residents of Dharavi, one of Asia’s largest informal settlements.
The project aims to transform the lives of over one million residents by providing structured, modern living spaces. The Matunga site will host ten high-rise towers designed to house 10,432 rehabilitation apartments alongside 1,379 commercial and industrial units.
A New Vision for Dharavi's Families
The construction is being executed by Adani Navbharat Developers Private Limited (ANDPL), a joint venture between the Maharashtra government and the Adani Group. Under an in-situ rehabilitation framework, eligible families will be allocated flats measuring approximately 350 square feet.
The rollout will begin with residents from Sectors 6 and 1, who will receive initial occupancy. Following this, nearly 4,500 homes will be allocated on a priority basis to other eligible dwellers.
Speaking at the event, Pranav Adani emphasized the social impact of the project: "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... creating neighbourhoods where families can live better and build a brighter future for their children."
High-Rise Infrastructure and Modern Amenities
The new residential towers are designed to be state-of-the-art, standing between 37 and 39 floors high. To ensure seamless movement and safety, each structure will be equipped with:
- 10 to 12 passenger elevators
- 2 fire lifts
- 2 dedicated elevators for commercial zones
Beyond housing, the layout is designed to foster a sense of community. The development will include:
- Community halls and kindergarten facilities
- Podium gardens and sit-out spaces
- Administrative offices and places of worship
Phased Completion and Long-Term Maintenance
The project will follow a strict timeline for the handover of the structures to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project/Slum Rehabilitation Authority (DRP/SRA) in three distinct phases:
- Phase 1: The first five structures are expected to be completed by March 2029.
- Phase 2: Two more structures by August 2029.
- Phase 3: The remaining three structures by August 2030.
To ensure the longevity of the infrastructure, ANDPL will manage the upkeep of the buildings for ten years after the handover. This maintenance will be partially funded by reserving ten per cent of the commercial space for maintenance revenues.
The broader vision for the area is to create a self-sustaining township where essential services like schools, medical centres, public transit, and retail spaces are all accessible within a 15-minute walk.
The event was attended by high-ranking officials, including Aseem Kumar Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary of Maharashtra's Urban Development Department, and Mahendra Kalyankar, CEO of the DRP/SRA.