Renowned stakeholder theory expert, Robert Edward Freeman, advises the Adani Group to prioritize stakeholder engagement in its redevelopment of Dharavi, Asia’s largest slum. He stresses the importance of a long-term approach, citing his experience in Jakarta’s slum redevelopment, which took 10 years and involved thousands of interviews to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome.
Tensions flared in Mumbai’s Dharavi after civic officials attempted to demolish an alleged illegal portion of a mosque. A large crowd gathered to oppose the demolition, but the situation was brought under control after talks between mosque trustees and BMC officials. The demolition was ultimately canceled after the trustees agreed to remove the alleged encroachment themselves.
A residents’ association in Dharavi, Asia’s largest slum, has voiced its support for the ongoing survey of informal homes, a crucial step in Adani’s $3 billion redevelopment project. The association urges authorities to expedite the process and take action against those hindering the survey, emphasizing the need for transparency and clear timelines for relocation and housing plans.
The multi-crore Dharavi redevelopment project has been a subject of controversy, with allegations of land grabbing and displacement of residents. This article debunks these claims and provides details of the project, including land ownership, housing allocation, and benefits for Dharavi residents.
A fire broke out in Mumbai’s Dharavi slum area, resulting in injuries to six individuals. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reported that the fire was contained to wooden materials and furniture within a partially ground plus upper three-floored and partly ground plus four-floored structure. Ten fire tenders were deployed to extinguish the blaze.
