Dharavi Redevelopment Sparks Uproar: Kumbharwada Potters Forced to Relocate to Mulund

• Dharavi’s Kumbharwada Faces Displacement Amid Controversial Project

• Sprouts Special Investigation Team Uncovers Alarming Details Behind the Dharavi Project

• Dharavi Redevelopment Sparks Uproar as Kumbharwada Faces Relocation to Mulund

Unmesh Gujarathi
Sprouts News Exclusive

In a shocking revelation, Sprouts Newspaper’s Special Investigation Team has uncovered disturbing details surrounding the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, one of Asia’s largest urban renewal schemes. The project has ignited outrage among local communities, particularly the traditional potters of Kumbharwada, who are now being forcibly relocated to Kacharabhumi in Mulund. This move threatens not just their homes but also Mumbai’s rich cultural heritage.

Awarded to the Adani Group, the project has faced sharp criticism for alleged favoritism, lack of transparency, and the marginalization of Dharavi’s residents. Critics argue that commercial interests are being prioritized over the welfare of thousands of families, raising serious ethical and social concerns.

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• Heritage at Risk

Kumbharwada, known for its vibrant pottery tradition, has been a cornerstone of Mumbai’s artisanal history for over a century. The forced shift to Mulund’s Kacharabhumi—a site disconnected from their cultural and economic ecosystem—has left many potters fearing the collapse of their livelihoods.

“Our craft is rooted in this land, our customers know us here. Moving us to an isolated industrial area will destroy our business,” laments Rajesh Kumbhar, a third-generation potter. The relocation threatens to sever community ties and disrupt the delicate balance that sustains their craft.

• Controversies Surrounding the Project

The redevelopment deal has been mired in controversy, with allegations that the controversial Adani Group received favorable treatment during the bidding process. Activists claim that the government’s plans benefit corporate giants while neglecting the rights of Dharavi’s residents.

While officials tout promises of modern housing and improved infrastructure, ground reports suggest that the real beneficiaries are powerful business conglomerates looking to capitalize on prime Mumbai real estate.

Voices of Protest

Protests are gaining momentum as residents, civil society groups, and activists rally against the relocation plans. Sprouts Newspaper has been at the forefront of covering these grassroots movements, shedding light on the voices often ignored in mainstream narratives.

“Dharavi is not just a piece of land—it’s a living, breathing community with history and heart,” says Suyog Joshi, an activist leading the charge against the project. “We won’t let corporate greed erase our identity.”

As the battle over Dharavi’s future intensifies, Sprouts Newspaper will continue to expose the truth behind the redevelopment, ensuring that the voices of Kumbharwada’s potters and Dharavi’s resilient communities are heard loud and clear.

• Sprouts Always Stands Firm with the Citizens of Dharavi

Sprouts Newspaper has always been a voice for the people, fearlessly exposing the truth. We stand firm against corporate giants Fraudster like Gautam Adani and resist the government’s anti-people policies. Our commitment to fearless journalism ensures that the voices of the oppressed are heard, and justice remains our ultimate goal.