Mumbai, June 11 -- The Dharavi Redevelopment Project has taken another step towards on-ground implementation, with the BMC beginning to issue notices to Shahunagar residents to vacate their homes for redevelopment work.

According to a press release, the move follows similar notices issued by the DRP/SRA last month to residents in Sector 6, where families have been asked in advance to prepare for relocation to rented accommodation or transit housing. Government officials said the objective is to free up land within Dharavi to expedite rehabilitation and renewal construction work so that permanent homes can be delivered to residents at the earliest.

The exercise also reflects the collective intent of the Maharashtra Government and associa...