Mumbai, July 23, 2026: Adani Navbharat Developers Private Limited (ANDPL), the special purpose vehicle leading the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), has introduced Dharavi Didi, an AI-powered interactive companion designed to provide residents with instant access to verified project information.
Created to improve transparency and combat misinformation, Dharavi Didi enables nearly one million Dharavikars to receive accurate updates on surveys, eligibility, documentation, rehabilitation processes and other redevelopment-related queries through a simple conversational interface.
The AI companion is available 24x7 via video calls, voice calls and WhatsApp chat, currently supporting Hindi, Marathi and English, with additional languages including Tamil, Telugu and Gujarati planned in future updates.
Inspired by the role of an elder sister who offers guidance and support, Dharavi Didi has been designed to provide residents with a reliable and approachable source of information throughout the redevelopment journey.
The platform was developed in partnership with YAAP Digital, which led the digital strategy, resident engagement framework and user experience design, while Weya AI provided the conversational AI technology powering multilingual interactions, voice-enabled accessibility and verified information delivery.
Commenting on the launch, Ajay Kakar, Head – Corporate Branding, Adani Group, said that in an era of information overload, trusted communication is more important than ever. He noted that Dharavi Didi combines artificial intelligence with empathy and accessibility to build transparency, strengthen community engagement and empower residents with verified information.
An ANDPL spokesperson added that Dharavi Didi extends the company's on-ground engagement efforts by ensuring residents can access trusted information anytime, in their preferred language, directly from official sources.
The initiative also reflects the growing role of artificial intelligence in public communication, demonstrating how AI can be used beyond customer service to create meaningful social impact. By combining technology with human-centric design, Dharavi Didi aims to make community engagement more accessible, inclusive and transparent.
As the Dharavi Redevelopment Project progresses, the platform will continue to expand with new features, additional languages and enhanced information services to further strengthen communication with residents.
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