dharavi.org is a multimedia wiki website designed to gather information, images, and ideas on Dharavi in Mumbai. Dharavi is one of the largest informal settlements in the world. dharavi.org offers a space to discuss the Dharavi Redevelopment Project and its alternatives.

Contributions are welcome regardless of political views, background, language or place of residence. Anyone can log in and add content to dharavi.org. It is open source and open to all. Contributions can be in English, Hindi and Marathi. Translations are also welcome. We are in the process of developing a Hindi interface for dharavi.org. This website is an experiment in information sharing and participatory planning. dharavi.org is a global public space that relies on all of us. If you want to contribute information, please go ahead. Anyone can register.

Dharavi.org runs on a “deki wiki” system powered by MindTouch, a San Diego based startup. We are developing the system and adapting it to the needs of Dharavi and its people. This project was initiated by urbanology.

www.dharavi.org