Dharavi Redevelopment Begins 10,432 Homes in Matunga by Adani Group

The Adani Group has started building 10,432 rehabilitation houses and 1,379 commercial and industrial units at the Matunga site spread over 22 acres of land for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project. Five towers are anticipated to be handed over by March 2029 with this development looking forward to improving the living standards of eligible Dharavi inhabitants.

Adani Group has embarked on the construction of 10,432 rehabilitation homes on a 22-acre railway land plot in Matunga, Mumbai, which is a major milestone in the Dharavi Redevelopment Project. The construction was started on October 12, 2026, through a bhoomi poojan ceremony by Adani Navbharat Developers Private Limited (ANDPL), which is the special purpose vehicle behind the project.  

The development will consist of 10 residential towers and 1,379 commercial and industrial units for eligible residents of Dharavi. Under the rehabilitation program, eligible families will be provided houses that measure 350 square feet.

The first five rehab towers are supposed to be handed over by March 2029, according to the company. The next two rehab towers are likely to be handed over by August 2029 while the other three rehab towers will be handed over by August 2030. The completed towers will be handed over to Dharavi Redevelopment Project and Slum Rehabilitation Authority of the Government of Maharashtra. 

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Each tower will comprise 37-39 floors with 10-12 passenger lifts and two fire lifts. Community halls, kindergartens, podium gardens, sit-outs, society offices and places of worship will be available at this project. Furthermore, commercial and industrial facilities will facilitate the economy of the residents.

The firm confirmed that 10% of the commercial space in every rehabilitation facility would be kept aside to earn money to cover the cost of maintaining the common infrastructure. ANDPL would also be tasked with maintaining the facilities and infrastructure for the first 10 years post-handover. The project has some design, engineering and urban planning experts on board, such as Sasaki (USA), Buro Happold (UK), Studio POD (Mumbai) and architect Hafeez Contractor.

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The overall Dharavi Redevelopment Scheme involves about 600 acres of area, with a goal to develop the highly congested area into a contemporary integrated neighborhood. This will involve the development of new roads, recreational areas, healthcare and educational facilities, transport facilities, shopping and other utility centers. The authorities feel that nearly 1.25 to 1.5 lakh houses will be built to rehabilitate one million people.The construction at Matunga is a landmark step in the broader scheme of rehabilitation with emphasis being laid on constructing proper housing facilities for the Dharavi people.