Mumbai Slum-Free Push: 17 Projects & SRA Abhay Yojana Extension Announced

• Deputy CM Eknath Shinde announced measures to make Mumbai slum-free, including the selection of 17 SRA cluster redevelopment projects.
• These 17 projects, located in areas like Antop Hill, Borivali, and Vikhroli, will be developed on 50+ acre private, government, or semi-government lands as joint ventures.
• The 'SRA Abhay Yojana,' addressing technical issues for slum dwellers regarding hut transfers, has been extended until December 2026.
• MHADA's OC Abhay Yojana received a one-year extension, and a new scheme for BMC employees' houses on lease plots was announced.
• The number of Apex Grievance Redressal Committees will be increased to ensure faster resolution of complaints.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra government's 17 slum redevelopment projects aim to house thousands in Mumbai.