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Mutual authentication can be implemented on a development server for a Django web application using the following steps:

1. Generate SSL/TLS certificates for the server and the client. These certificates can be generated using the OpenSSL command-line tool.

2. Configure Django to use SSL/TLS. This can be done by modifying the settings file to include the SSL/TLS certification and key files.

3. Configure the web server to require mutual authentication. This can be done by configuring the server to request a client certificate during the SSL/TLS handshake.

4. Install the client SSL/TLS certificate on the client machine. This can be done by importing the certificate into the client's browser or operating system.

5. Test mutual authentication by accessing the web application from the client machine. The server should require the client to present its SSL/TLS certificate before allowing access to the application.

By implementing mutual authentication, the server can verify the identity of the client, and the client can verify the identity of the server. This helps to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks and ensures secure communication between the two.