Mumbai’s Largest MHADA Redevelopment Drive Set to Transform 923 Acres

A dozen Mhada layouts spanning 923 acres across the city will be redeveloped in the next years. Sanjeev Jaiswal, vice-president and CEO of Mhada, stated that this will allow for the rehabilitation of 75,445 residents who live in these layouts. According to Jaiswal, the restoration will take place 5-10 years after building begins.

All redevelopment will be carried out by the construction and development agency, with Mhada serving as the special planning authority.

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) announced a 143-acre Goregaon Motilal Nagar redevelopment plan on Friday, and the project will provide 1,600 sq ft dwellings to around 3,700 households, according to an official release.

MHADA CEO Sanjeev Jaiswal presented the master plan for the large-scale Motilal Nagar rehabilitation project in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in one of India’s largest urban renewal programs.

The MHADA is implementing the project through its Mumbai Board and developing it under the Construction and Development Agency (C&DA) model, with the Adani Group serving as the appointed redevelopment partner, according to the statement.

One of India’s major rebuilding projects.

The Motilal Nagar reconstruction, which covers approximately 143 acres in Goregaon (West), is touted as the country’s largest urban rehabilitation project. It includes Motilal Nagar 1, 2, and 3 colonies, which were built in the 1960s to meet middle-class housing demands.

According to officials, the project has been languishing for nearly two decades and has recently acquired steam as a result of the state government’s increased push for urban change.

Government assistance and planning authority status

The Maharashtra government appointed MHADA as the project’s Special Planning Authority. The project has received backing from prominent state authorities, including Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

The rehabilitation plan intends to construct a modern integrated township based on the “15-minute city” concept, with necessary services available within a short walk.

Schools, hospitals, clinics, markets, parks, senior citizen zones, playgrounds, running and cycling tracks, cultural centers, and gymnasiums will be among the facilities provided.

Officials stated that the goal is to develop a “live, work, and play” environment with higher quality of life.

Housing Benefits for Residents

According to the official release, the project would provide 3,702 qualified residential recipients with free rehabilitation flats measuring around 1,600 square feet each. Additionally, 328 commercial occupiers will be assigned business apartments of approximately 987 square feet.

Around 1,600 slum inhabitants would be rehabilitated under SRA regulations with 300-square-foot dwelling units. MHADA will keep a portion of the housing stock as part of the renovation.

The design contains approximately 15 acres of green space, making it one of the most environmentally conscious redevelopment initiatives in Mumbai’s congested urban terrain.

Modern infrastructure includes multi-level parking, sewage treatment facilities, rainwater harvesting systems, solar energy integration, CCTV-based smart security, fire safety systems, and other environmentally friendly technology.

Addressing longstanding civic issues

Because of its low-lying location, the current colony has historically been subject to flooding. The reconstruction intends to address these concerns by upgrading drainage systems, internal roads, and water supply infrastructure.

According to officials, the project is projected to be finished within seven years of acquiring the Occupation Certificate, resulting in a long-term yet planned urban development plan.