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.
A Zomato delivery boy’s video showcasing his cramped Mumbai slum accommodation went viral, inspiring a woman to pay three months’ rent. Pranjoy Borgoyary, an aspiring singer and state-level footballer, shared his story of moving from the Northeast to Mumbai for work. His video, showing the narrow street leading to his shared room, highlighted the realities of living in a Mumbai slum. The video touched viewers, with many praising Pranjoy’s resilience and admiring his pet cat. One user, Khushi, was particularly moved and paid Pranjoy’s rent for three months.
