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Dharavi, India's largest slum, braces for major redevelopment plan

Dharavi, India's largest slum, braces for major redevelopment plan

Summary

Dharavi, the largest slum in India located in Mumbai, is preparing for a big redevelopment project that will include new tall buildings, better toilets, parks, schools, and hospitals. This plan means some residents will have to move, causing worry among many families who have lived and worked there for generations.

Key Facts

  • Dharavi is one of the world’s most crowded slums with nearly 1 million people.
  • It is located in the city of Mumbai, India.
  • A major redevelopment plan aims to improve living conditions with skyscrapers, sanitation, parks, schools, and hospitals.
  • The project will require part of the population to relocate temporarily or permanently.
  • Many residents have lived in Dharavi for several generations and are concerned about moving.
  • Dharavi gained international attention through the film "Slumdog Millionaire."
  • The redevelopment is a large-scale urban planning effort focused on better infrastructure and services.
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