'Cluster model' needed for faster redevelopment of Malvani area: CM Devendra Fadnavis

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis instructed that a 'cluster model' be adopted for the redevelopment of slums in the Malwani area, in Malad, and also directed that the survey of slums in Ambuwadi, Dadasaheb Gaikwad Nagar, and Rajiv Gandhi Nagar in the area be completed. Minister of State for Housing Dr. Pankaj Bhoyar and MLA Aslam Sheikh were present at the review meeting of the Malwani redevelopment project.

Chief Minister Fadnavis said that the remaining survey of slums in the Malwani area should be completed. He directed MHADA and the Slum Redevelopment Authority to conduct the survey area-wise. After surveying all the slums in the Malwani area, the agencies should submit a joint report. Separate action should be taken for areas facing legal issues. Areas where development work is already underway should be given priority for redevelopment.

Malvani Makeover: Fast-Tracking Slum Redevelopment

Chaired the review meeting regarding the redevelopment project of Ambujwadi, Dadasaheb Gaikwad Nagar, and Rajiv Gandhi Nagar in the Malvani area of Mumbai.

Directed officials to develop the cluster model for Malvani slum… https://t.co/dVIEQkWCUb— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) December 13, 2025

If the 'cluster model' is used for development, the entire Malwani area can be redeveloped in a shorter time. This is a major slum redevelopment project. This project should be completed as soon as possible, Chief Minister Fadnavis said.

Additional Chief Secretary (Housing) Asim Kumar Gupta, Chief Officer of the Housing and Area Development Board Milind Borikar, Chief Executive Officer of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority Dr. Mahendra Kalyankar, and others were present at the meeting. Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani also participated through video conferencing. MHADA Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sanjeev Jaiswal gave a presentation at the meeting.

Malwani Redevelopment Plan in brief:

The land area in the Malwani area is 641 acres. This includes state government, MHADA, municipal, and private land. Of this, 565.98 acres are occupied by slums. In addition, 75.02 acres of land are vacant. The estimated number of slums in this area is 14,000. After the redevelopment of the area, this area will become slum-free.