Updated On: 14 October, 2025 06:10 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis along with deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar on Tuesday performed the bhoomipujan (foundation-laying ceremony) for the Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar and Kamaraj Nagar Slum Redevelopment Projects in Mumbai`s Ghatkopar. Pics/X

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“Today marks the end of a 40-year struggle for the people living here. In the next three to four years, over 17,000 families will have new homes. This is their real Diwali,” Eknath Shinde said
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The project, first proposed 15 years ago during Prithviraj Chavan’s tenure, gained momentum under CM Fadnavis’ leadership, an officials statement said

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Shinde said that Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is executing the project, not a private builder, ensuring quality housing delivered on time
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He recalled handing out Rs 150 crore worth of rent cheques to build trust among residents and reaffirmed that MMRDA and SRA will complete the projects as promised

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“This is just the trailer. The full picture of redevelopment is yet to come,” Shinde said, hinting at more projects under the state’s cluster redevelopment policy
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