孟买的Dharavi贫民窟重新开发引发了流离失所恐惧, Mumbai’s Dharavi slum redevelopment sparks displacement fears despite promises of new homes and modernization.

孟买的Dharavi贫民窟有近35万人居住, 正在经历由市政府及亿万富翁Gautam Adani领导的重大重建, 引起居民对流离失所的恐惧。 Mumbai’s Dharavi slum, home to nearly 350,000 people, is undergoing a major redevelopment led by city authorities and billionaire Gautam Adani, sparking fears among residents over displacement. 该项目作为世界上最大的城市重建努力提出,承诺提供新的住房、绿色空间和保留企业,为2000年以前居住在那里的人们提供免费住房,并为以后的到来者提供低成本选择。 The project, billed as the world’s largest urban renewal effort, promises new housing, green spaces, and retained businesses, with free homes for those living there before 2000 and low-cost options for later arrivals. 但是,只有地层财产所有者才符合资格,使许多上层或非正规结构中的人面临风险。 However, only ground-floor property owners qualify, leaving many in upper-floor or informal structures at risk. Bipinkumar Padaya等长期居住者害怕被赶出家园, Longtime residents like Bipinkumar Padaya fear being pushed out despite promises of in-situ resettlement. 活动家和企业所有者警告说,搬迁可能破坏非正规行业的生计,估计每年价值10亿美元。 Activists and business owners warn that relocation could destroy livelihoods in informal industries worth an estimated $1 billion annually. 批评者质疑公平与透明, 指责这个计划偏重奢侈品开发而非社区需求, Adani的参与尤其受到监督。 While officials tout modernization and improved living conditions, critics question the fairness and transparency, accusing the project of favoring luxury development over community needs, with Adani’s involvement drawing particular scrutiny.