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IN PHOTOS: 557 BDD Chawl residents get new homes in Mumbai

Updated On: 06 November, 2026 05:48 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar on Friday handed over keys to 557 eligible residents of the N.M Joshi Marg's BDD Chawl redevelopment project in Parel, marking a major milestone in the rehabilitation of residents of Mumbai's historic chawls. Pics/X

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CM urged beneficiaries to treat their new apartments as family assets and preserve them for future generations. Pics/X
CM urged beneficiaries to treat their new apartments as family assets and preserve them for future generations. Pics/X
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The flats are located in three rehabilitation buildings completed in the first phase of the redevelopment project being implemented by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA)
The flats are located in three rehabilitation buildings completed in the first phase of the redevelopment project being implemented by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA)
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Speaking at a ceremony held at the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre in Mumbai on November 6, Fadnavis said the state government was committed to ensuring that original Mumbaikars and people who had lived in the city for generations received spacious, permanent homes in Mumbai itself
Speaking at a ceremony held at the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre in Mumbai on November 6, Fadnavis said the state government was committed to ensuring that original Mumbaikars and people who had lived in the city for generations received spacious, permanent homes in Mumbai itself
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Eleven residents were symbolically handed over keys and possession letters at the event by the Chief Minister and other dignitaries
Eleven residents were symbolically handed over keys and possession letters at the event by the Chief Minister and other dignitaries
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Fadnavis said several BDD Chawl families had been living for generations in cramped homes measuring around 160 square feet, often without basic facilities
Fadnavis said several BDD Chawl families had been living for generations in cramped homes measuring around 160 square feet, often without basic facilities
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Under the redevelopment plan, eligible residents are being provided with 500-square-foot homes equipped with modern amenities. The new apartments include a living room and two bedrooms
Under the redevelopment plan, eligible residents are being provided with 500-square-foot homes equipped with modern amenities. The new apartments include a living room and two bedrooms
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He said the government wanted to provide quality housing and better facilities rather than earn profits from the redevelopment project
He said the government wanted to provide quality housing and better facilities rather than earn profits from the redevelopment project
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The Chief Minister also highlighted the historical importance of BDD Chawls, which have witnessed major social, economic, cultural and labour movements in Mumbai, including the Samyukta Maharashtra movement
The Chief Minister also highlighted the historical importance of BDD Chawls, which have witnessed major social, economic, cultural and labour movements in Mumbai, including the Samyukta Maharashtra movement
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The Chief Minister said the BDD Chawl redevelopment had remained pending for several years despite proposals from private developers
The Chief Minister said the BDD Chawl redevelopment had remained pending for several years despite proposals from private developers
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Considering the difficulties involved in completing such a large-scale project through private developers alone, the state government decided to appoint MHADA as the developer
Considering the difficulties involved in completing such a large-scale project through private developers alone, the state government decided to appoint MHADA as the developer
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The redevelopment work began in 2017-18 following the decision. Although the project faced several hurdles along the way, the government ensured that work continued and was subsequently accelerated, Fadnavis said
The redevelopment work began in 2017-18 following the decision. Although the project faced several hurdles along the way, the government ensured that work continued and was subsequently accelerated, Fadnavis said
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Deputy Chief Minister and Housing Minister Eknath Shinde directed the concerned agencies to complete the BDD Chawl redevelopment project on schedule without compromising on construction quality or facilities
Deputy Chief Minister and Housing Minister Eknath Shinde directed the concerned agencies to complete the BDD Chawl redevelopment project on schedule without compromising on construction quality or facilities
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Fadnavis reiterated that eligible police personnel who had been residing in BDD Chawls before 2011 would continue to receive homes at Rs 15 lakh
Fadnavis reiterated that eligible police personnel who had been residing in BDD Chawls before 2011 would continue to receive homes at Rs 15 lakh
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The government has also amended development regulations to accelerate stalled MHADA and Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) projects, Shinde said
The government has also amended development regulations to accelerate stalled MHADA and Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) projects, Shinde said
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Efforts are being made to ensure that residents receive their homes along with pending rent payments, he added
Efforts are being made to ensure that residents receive their homes along with pending rent payments, he added
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Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar described the handover of homes to 557 families as a memorable occasion, particularly as it coincided with the festive season of Dhanteras and Diwali
Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar described the handover of homes to 557 families as a memorable occasion, particularly as it coincided with the festive season of Dhanteras and Diwali

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