Key Points
Dharavi, about three quarters the size of New Yorks Central Park, is a crowded area that houses thousands of poor families in cramped quarters in the centre of Indias financial capital..
The state government of Maharashtra in July approved Adanis $619 million bid to redevelop the area that covers 625 acres (253 hectares), and has been described by officials as the worlds largest urban renewal scheme...
The joint venture, Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRPPL), said on Monday it was partnering with architect Hafeez Contractor who has done many social housing projects, U.S. design firm Sasaki, and consultancy firm Buro Happold from the UK for the redevelopment...
DRPPL was set up in July and hiring of the team assumes significance as it comes amid allegations from a rival bidder that Prime Minister Narendra Modis allies afforded Adani favourable treatment while residents worry about his capacity to deliver amid high-profile financial setbacks...
The Adani group has said the Dharavi project was awarded through a fair, open, and internationally competitive bidding process..
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