Adani to Conduct Survey to Determine Recipients of Free Homes in Redeveloped Dharavi

A report from February 2024 states that a company hired by Gautam Adani is set to begin collecting data and biometrics of 10 lakh residents of Mumbai’s Dharavi slum as part of a redevelopment project.

The Adani Group, in collaboration with the Maharashtra government, is undertaking the redevelopment project of the 640-acre Dharavi slum, one of Asia’s largest slums. The upcoming survey will be crucial in determining the eligibility of Dharavi residents to receive free houses in the redeveloped area.

According to the report, only residents who have been living in Dharavi before the year 2000 will qualify for free housing. There are concerns that around 700,000 ineligible residents may face relocation from Dharavi, potentially resulting in lost livelihoods or higher rent payments.

The survey will be conducted in two phases, starting with a pilot phase involving a few hundred residents within three to four weeks. The complete survey is expected to span over nine months. The Dharavi Redevelopment Authority will determine the final eligibility of residents for free homes or relocation.

Additionally, the Adani-led firm will employ a door-to-door survey using questionnaires to collect information on Dharavi occupants, including details about their residential or commercial use of the premises, ownership proofs, and biometric data.

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