Maleesha Kharwa, an 18-year-old from Mumbai’s Dharavi, has risen from local beginnings to international modelling stardom. After a producer spotted her potential, she landed campaigns for premium brands and earned features in top fashion magazines. Now she turns visibility into impact, using her platform to inspire others and give back to her community.
Upper-floor residents in Dharavi are now eligible for new 300 sq ft homes under a new government framework, but the criteria is linked to ground-floor occupants. Beneficiaries can opt for hire-purchase or early ownership, with eligibility based on residency proved through documents before a fixed cut-off date. Officials call it a first-of-its-kind approach to inclusive redevelopment.
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