Shinde unveils collective Mumbai slum redevelopment, SRA scheme extended

• Maharashtra Deputy CM Shinde announced new slum redevelopment plans for Mumbai.
• Slum redevelopment schemes will now be implemented collectively on private, government, or semi-government lands measuring 50 acres or more.
• 17 major locations across Mumbai have been selected for the first phase, aiming to provide relief to lakhs of slum dwellers.
• The SRA Amnesty Scheme has been extended until December 31, 2026, to resolve technical difficulties in slum structure transactions.
• Other announcements include an increase in Apex Grievance Redressal Committees and an extension of MHADA's OC amnesty scheme.

Why It Matters: Shinde's plans offer major housing relief and urban transformation for Mumbai.