Adani Group helping Maharashtra achieve holistic economic growth: Industry leaders
Mumbai, May 22
From the Navi Mumbai International Airport to the redevelopment of Dharavi, the Adani Group is making huge investment towards the holistic economic growth of Maharashtra, industry veterans and experts said here on Friday.
Speaking at the 'Hindu Maharashtra Infrastructure Conclave 2026' here, Jamshed, Distinguished Fellow at Chintan Research Foundation (CRF), said there are many other sectors like electricity and renewable energy where Adani Group is working and contributing to the development of the state, paving the way for other states to emulate how private and public partnerships can make mega projects successful.
Dr. Mahendra P. Kalyankar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) in Mumbai, said that the Dharavi project for skill development of the residents will also be undertaken.
"The Dharavi Experience Centre will be established before August 15. The master plan is ready. We are definitely moving forward. By 2047, with a developed Maharashtra and a developed India," he said.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that in Maharashtra, from Mumbai to Surjagad, not just Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), there should be development up to Gadchiroli in a holistic way.
"The work that we have done on infrastructure, roads, flyovers, metro, affordable housing, health, education, environment, we got a chance to showcase it here at the conclave," he said.
He also outlined the vision for the Dharavi redevelopment project, stressing housing rights, dignity, and the goal of making Mumbai slum-free. He highlighted plans to provide homes to all residents as part of a broader housing push.
The Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) is a unique opportunity to transform the lives and 'live-work' conditions of Dharavikars, aiming for a higher quality of life with great infrastructure and public amenities. Asia's largest slum is now being reimagined as India's most ambitious urban rehabilitation project.
The Dharavi Master Plan is built on the foundation of three guiding principles: driving economic change through redevelopment, building resilient ecology and infrastructure, and fostering an equitable Dharavi.
Dharavi will be transformed into a highly transit-oriented development with seamless multi-modal connectivity, including a new metro corridor through its core. Bus feeder systems, dedicated infrastructure for non-motorised transport, and a fine-grain street network will enhance last-mile connectivity and promote walkability across all neighbourhoods.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Adani Group is doing good work but I'm always skeptical about these big corporate-government partnerships. Remember how many projects get delayed or become cost overruns? Let's see the ground reality in 5 years. The master plan sounds impressive on paper though.
This is exactly what India needs - private players stepping up for infrastructure. The Navi Mumbai airport will be a game changer for the entire region. But I hope they also focus on small towns like Gadchiroli as Shinde ji said, not just Mumbai. 🙏
I'm cautiously optimistic. The Dharavi project has been talked about for years. The Experience Centre before August 15 deadline sounds ambitious. Let's hope the resettlement is done with dignity and not just pushing people to far-off suburbs. The 'live-work' concept could actually work if executed well.
As an investor watching Indian infrastructure, the Adani Group's commitment to Maharashtra is impressive. The multi-modal connectivity plan for Dharavi with metro corridors and non-motorised transport infrastructure shows thoughtful urban planning. Hope this becomes a model for other Indian cities too.
Development is good but I wish they'd focus more on renewable energy and green infrastructure. Maharashtra has so much potential for solar and wind. And please don't forget the farmers and rural areas - not everyone lives in Mumbai! 🤞
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