On October 7, the Maharashtra Cabinet approved a major cluster redevelopment scheme aimed at transforming Mumbai’s sprawling slums into integrated housing zones with modern infrastructure.

Spearheaded by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), the initiative targets slum clusters over 50 acres, aiming to fast-track redevelopment, attract private investment, and stimulate employment in construction and related sectors. The government stated that eligible clusters will be identified by the SRA, with approvals processed through a high-level committee led by the Additional Chief Secretary (Housing). The plan includes provisions for joint ventures and private developer participation, offering incentives for undertaking large-scale rehabilitation.

The policy allows a floor space index (FSI) above four in specific cases, enabling the accommodation of Project Affected Persons and relocation of slums from restricted zones such as Coastal Regulation Zones. The scheme is positioned as a transformative urban renewal effort to improve living conditions for lakhs of slum dwellers while driving economic activity and infrastructure growth across Mumbai.