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Century Mill Land Cleared for Housing Mill Workers Amid Years-Long Advocacy

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After a prolonged period of management conflicts, approximately 1.5 acres of land at Century Mill in Worli has been cleared for housing mill workers. The Girni Kamgar Union (GKSS) had been advocating for this land for the past 12 years, and their efforts have finally borne fruit. The land will be utilized for the construction of 588 houses, which will provide much-needed shelter for the eligible mill workers. This development comes after a recent government oversight committee meeting, where officials authorized the use of the land for residential purposes.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Girni Kamgar Union (GKSS) has been advocating for the land at Century Mill in Worli for the past 12 years, finally securing authorization for its use as residential land.
  • The land will be utilized for the construction of 588 houses, which will provide housing for eligible mill workers.
  • The Supreme Court had ordered that six acres of the Century Mill Chawl land be handed over to the Municipal Corporation, with a condition that the leftover land be allocated for housing for mill workers.
  • Leaders of the GKSS have urged the municipality to avoid selling the land to private developers, instead allocating it for housing needs.
  • Around 250,000 mill workers and their descendants have submitted applications for housing, but the available options in Mumbai are limited to 1,000-2,000 units.
  • MHADA has been allocated housing duties by the state government, and they will be responsible for the redevelopment of the land.

Statistics:

  • The land at Century Mill in Worli covers an area of approximately 17,980.69 square meters.
  • 13,091.90 square meters of the land was designated for housing in 2012, which will accommodate 2,130 workers.
  • Only a quarter-acre of the land remained unallocated after the initial housing initiative.
  • There are currently 8,684 eligible mill workers who require housing.
  • The Supreme Court had ordered the allocation of six acres of land to the Municipal Corporation.
  • Around 250,000 mill workers and their descendants have submitted applications for housing.

Sources:

  • Loksatta
  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.

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