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30 years on, Why Mumbai’s slum rehab moves more people into slums than homes
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk Sabah Virani , as published by Indian Express — Mumbai
· October 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The source publication has more details on this topic, offering insight into the 30-year effort and its effects on those involved. A rehabilitation effort has been ongoing for 30 years.
A rehabilitation effort has been ongoing for 30 years. The initiative aims to provide homes, but it has had an unexpected outcome. Instead of moving people into homes, it has resulted in more people being relocated into slums.
Further details about this effort are available, including the reasons behind this outcome. The source provides more information on the rehabilitation initiative and its impact.
The source publication has more details on this topic, offering insight into the 30-year effort and its effects on those involved.
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Category: Local Published: October 5, 2026 Source: Indian Express — Mumbai Reading time: 1 min
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