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Adani Group Begins Construction of Dharavi Rehabilitation Towers at Matunga
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Core Event – Bhoomi Poojan Marks Start of Rehabilitation Construction
On October 12, 2026, Pranav Adani, Director of Adani Enterprises Ltd, performed a bhoomi poojan at the 22-acre Matunga railway site in Mumbai. The ceremony, attended by Additional Chief Secretary Aseem Kumar Gupta and DRP/SRA CEO Mahendra Kalyankar, signaled the start of building work for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project’s in-situ rehabilitation component. The Special Purpose Vehicle, Adani Navbharat Developers Private Limited (ANDPL), will erect ten towers for eligible Dharavi residents.
Background & Context
Dharavi, an informal settlement of over one million people, is slated for transformation under the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP). The Adani Group secured the contract in November 2022 with an initial investment of INR5,069 crore. The plan envisions a mixed-use township across nearly 600 acres, integrating housing, schools, healthcare, parks and transport while preserving the area’s informal economy.
Timeline
- October 12, 2026 – Bhoomi poojan launches construction at Matunga.
- October 2 – Inauguration of the Dharavi Experience Centre by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
- 2029 – First five towers handed over to the DRP/Slum Rehabilitation Authority; two more later in the year.
- 2030 – Remaining three towers delivered.
Data & Statistics
- Housing units: 10 432 apartments, each 350 sq ft.
- Commercial/industrial units: 1 379 integrated within the towers.
- Tower specs: 10 towers, 37–39 storeys, 10–12 passenger elevators plus fire and service lifts.
- Amenities: kindergarten, community hall, podium gardens, sit-out areas, society offices and places of worship.
- Revenue model: 10 % of commercial space reserved for common-infrastructure upkeep.
- Maintenance: ANDPL will manage buildings and shared infrastructure for the first 10 years after handover.
- Design partners: Sasaki, Buro Happold, Studio POD, Hafeez Contractor, P&T, ARC Studio and Singaporean urban-planning experts.
- Experience Centre: 22 500 sq ft, showcasing life-size sample homes and interactive displays.
Official Statements & Responses
ANDPL CEO Anil Sardana emphasized the 10-year maintenance pledge alongside the delivery of housing units.
Verbatim Quotes
- “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,” — Pranav Adani.
- “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,” — Anil Sardana, ANDPL chief executive.
- “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,” — Mahendra Kalyankar, CEO, DRP/SRA.
What’s Next
ANDPL will continue construction according to the three-phase handover schedule, with the first batch of towers expected in 2029. The 10-year post-handover maintenance plan will be funded in part by revenue from the reserved commercial space. The Dharavi Experience Centre, opening on October 2, will remain a showcase for residents to monitor progress and provide feedback.