“Bathroom on Paper, Home for 40 Years”: Bombay High Court Steps In to Protect BDD Chawl Family

Calling it a “sad reality”, the Bombay High Court has granted interim protection to a Worli-based BDD Chawl family living for nearly four decades in a tenement officially marked as a common bathroom, ordering a site inspection and halting any coercive action amid MHADA’s redevelopment drive.

What and Who Failed Mumbai?

By Varun Singh Mumbai is often described as India’s financial capital, the…

556 Families of BDD Chawl to Move from 160 Sq Ft 1-Room Homes to 500 Sq Ft 2BHK Flats

For 556 families of Worli’s BDD Chawl, the move from a 160 sq. ft. single room to a 500 sq. ft. 2BHK flat marks a historic transformation. The first phase of the massive redevelopment project is bringing modern homes, amenities, and a self-sufficient township — while preserving the cultural heritage of Mumbai’s iconic chawls.

Will These Three Major Redevelopment Projects Change Mumbai’s Fortune?

Mumbai is on the brink of a major transformation with ambitious redevelopment projects in Dharavi, Kamathipura, and BDD Chawl. These initiatives aim to modernize the city’s infrastructure, improve living conditions, and address historical and social challenges, promising to significantly alter Mumbai’s urban landscape and real estate dynamics.

MHADA to Provide 11 Months’ Rent in One Installment to Eligible Tenants in BDD Chawl Redevelopment Project

To make it easier for tenants in old BDD chawls to vacate…