In India's Mumbai, the largest slum in Asia is for sale
October 2025 12 views 3:29Bulldozers are set to enter Dharavi, Mumbai’s iconic slum, as part of an $8 billion redevelopment plan aimed at replacing its dense maze of alleyways with a modern neighborhood. While the project promises new homes and upgraded infrastructure, it raises serious concerns about the displacement of hundreds of thousands of residents who have lived in Dharavi for generations. The redevelopment plan highlights the tension between urban modernization and the preservation of one of the world’s most densely populated communities.
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