India, June 3 -- In a major step toward implementing the Rs.96,000-crore Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking on Tuesday approved the transfer of its Dharavi and Kalakilla bus depots, paving the way for redevelopment of the 11.58-acre land parcel. The proposal will now be sent to the civic body and is likely to be reviewed at the chief minister's war room meeting on the project later this week.

The two depots were first proposed for handover nearly two years ago. BEST officials said buses operating from the facilities will be shifted to a temporary depot near the 90-feet road in Dharavi until permanent arrangements are created.

"Out of the total land at these two depot...