**Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Slum Cluster Redevelopment Scheme for Mumbai**
The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has approved the implementation of the *Slum Cluster Redevelopment Scheme* under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) to address large-scale slum redevelopment in Mumbai. This ambitious scheme aims to systematically redevelop private, government, and semi-government lands currently occupied by slums, old dilapidated buildings, rental tenements, underutilized open spaces, and certain informal settlements.
### Objectives of the Scheme
The primary objective of the scheme is to achieve integrated and sustainable urban planning while improving civic infrastructure and enhancing the living standards of residents in these areas.
### SRA to Serve as Nodal Agency
Under the new plan, the SRA will serve as the nodal agency responsible for identifying slum clusters suitable for redevelopment. Each identified cluster will consist of a minimum area of 50 contiguous acres, with at least 51% of the land occupied by slums.
Once a cluster is proposed, it will be reviewed by a high-level committee chaired by the Additional Chief Secretary (Housing). Final approval for redevelopment will be granted by the state government.
### Implementation Through Government or Private Developers
Redevelopment projects can be undertaken through:
– Joint ventures with government agencies,
– Appointment of private developers via a tender process,
– Or, for projects covering over 40% of a cluster’s area, through decisions made by the high-level committee with prior government sanction.
In cases where the land is owned by the Central Government or its undertakings, it may be included in the scheme only with the consent of the respective authorities.
### Regulatory Provisions and Developer Incentives
The policy allows certain buildings to be redeveloped under the *Development Control and Incentive Regulations (DCIR), 2034*. When multiple regulatory provisions apply, developers will be entitled to the maximum permissible benefits among them.
Private landowners can also participate in the scheme with prior approval. For these landowners, approximately 50% of the land value will be credited to them in the form of developed plots under the Town Planning Scheme, along with corresponding Floor Space Index (FSI) benefits.
If private landowners choose not to participate, their land will be acquired under the *Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013*, with all associated costs borne by the implementing developer.
### Redevelopment in Coastal Regulation Zones (CRZ)
For slum areas located within Coastal Regulation Zones 1 and 2, clusters will be consolidated and redeveloped in line with the scheme:
– **CRZ-1:** Redevelopment will prioritize provision of public amenities on vacated land.
– **CRZ-2:** Developers may construct saleable components as permitted by the existing regulations.
The policy also permits additional construction beyond the usual 4 FSI limit in exceptional cases, provided it is strictly used for resettlement of project-affected persons (PAPs) or for removing unsafe slum dwellings.
### Additional Incentives
Developers will receive incentives under Regulation 33(10) of the Development Control Rules, 2034, to facilitate the successful execution of these projects.
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This Slum Cluster Redevelopment Scheme represents a significant step toward transforming Mumbai’s urban landscape by offering better housing, improved civic facilities, and sustainable urban development for slum-dwelling communities.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-cabinet-approves-sra-slum-cluster-redevelopment-scheme-for-integrated-urban-renewal-in-mumbai