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The Maharashtra government has approved the long-awaited redevelopment of Kamathipura, assigning the project to MHADA's Mumbai Building Repairs & Reconstruction Board under the Construction & Development Agency model. A survey found nearly 800 dilapidated, century-old buildings across 34 acres. Using DCPR 2034's Regulation 33(9) for cluster redevelopment, MHADA's plan will rehouse about 8,001 people, offering both residential and non-residential tenants 500 sq ft two-bedroom flats. Landowners will receive units based on plot size. The project includes new homes, commercial spaces and open areas, transforming the precinct into a modern 'urban village.' MHADA will receive 44,000 sq m, while developers can build roughly 567,000 sq m, creating around 4,500 new units.
The Maharashtra government has granted formal approval for redeveloping Kamathipura, handing over the project to MHADA's Mumbai Building Repairs & Reconstruction Board (MBRRB) under the Construction & Development Agency model. A survey by MHADA found nearly 800 crumbling, century-old buildings spread over 34 acres in lanes 1 to 15, many owned by landlords who lack the funds to rebuild on their own. Advertisement
The redevelopment will follow Regulation 33(9) of the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034, which allows for group or 'cluster' renewal. MHADA's blueprint titled 'Kamathipura Cluster Redevelopment Project Urban Village' was drawn up by Mahimtura Consultants after a government resolution approved the project earlier.
Under the plan, around 8,001 people including 6,625 residential and 1,376 non?residential tenants will be rehoused. For residents, both tenants and landlords, the compensation is equal in terms of space: each will receive a 500?sq?ft two?bedroom carpet flat. Landowners will be allocated flats based on how much land they own: for example, one 500?sq?ft flat for up to 50?sq?m of land, more units for larger plots, and extra units for every additional 50?sq?m beyond certain thresholds.
The design of the project includes not just homes but also commercial spaces and recreational grounds to foster a more integrated, modern 'urban village.' As part of the deal, MHADA will receive around 44,000?sq?m back from the developer, while the developer gets rights to build approximately 567,000 sq m, potentially yielding about 4,500 new units.
This redevelopment is not entirely new. The idea dates back to a 2023 government resolution on cluster redevelopment, and MHADA had earlier hired consultants to map out a master plan. Over the years, Kamathipura has posed serious challenges: narrow lanes, unsafe structures, and fragmented ownership making independent rebuilding difficult.
While the approval marks a big step forward, the process will require careful execution to balance the interests of long-term residents, landlords, and the developer.
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