No Bulldozers, Just Progress: Mumbai’s Slums to Get ₹700 Crore Uplift!

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Mumbai’s urban landscape is set for a major transformation with the government earmarking ₹700 crore for slum development, ensuring no forced evictions in the process. The initiative aims to improve living conditions for thousands of slum dwellers while maintaining their right to housing.

Key Highlights:

- ₹700 crore allocated for slum rehabilitation under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA).
- No demolitions or forced evictions—government assures humane redevelopment.
- Revival of 2,500 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) to provide permanent shelter.
- Strict enforcement on builders—defaulting developers must clear rent dues before new projects.
- New rent payment system introduced to ensure timely financial support for displaced residents.

Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood emphasized that the government is committed to uplifting slum dwellers rather than displacing them. The administration has also intensified actions against builders who default on rent payments, ensuring that slum residents receive their rightful compensation.

Additionally, the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) has been tasked with overseeing the rehabilitation process, ensuring transparency and efficiency. The move comes after concerns over past delays in slum redevelopment projects, with officials now promising swift execution.

With this historic allocation, Mumbai’s slum dwellers can expect better housing, improved infrastructure, and financial security—without the fear of eviction.

Sources: The New Indian Express, Times of India, Lokmat Times