Surat, Gujarat, is reportedly on the verge of becoming India's first slum-free city. The Surat Municipal Corporation has utilized housing policies like PMAY for large-scale in-situ redevelopment, replacing informal settlements with multi-storey apartment complexes. These new housing colonies are equipped with essential amenities, aiming to provide permanent housing for all residents, including migrant workers. This urban transformation initiative is being viewed as a potential model for other Indian cities.