India, May 28 -- The Dharavi Redevelopment Master Plan received government approval on May 28, according to a statement from the office of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

The approval was granted during a review meeting chaired by Fadnavis with senior officials.

"Dharavi should be redeveloped in an environmentally friendly and integrated manner. The commercial turnover in Dharavi is the most important part, and every native resident of this place should be given a house," reads a statement issued by Fadnavis' office.

Fadnavis said the redevelopment of Dharavi should be environmentally sustainable and integrated, adding that economic activities in the area are of the utmost importance.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister an...