Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said coordinated efforts by various government agencies will be crucial to achieving a pothole-free and slum-free Mumbai. He outlined a strategy that combines large-scale redevelopment with technology-driven monitoring to address the city’s long-standing urban challenges. Speaking at his official residence on Friday, Shinde
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has agreed to conduct a socio-economic survey of residents of Motilal Nagar in Goregaon following a protest over the ongoing redevelopment of the housing colony. Residents staged a demonstration outside MHADA’s Bandra headquarters on Thursday, demanding 2,400 sq ft homes under the
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced an ambitious housing target of 30 lakh affordable homes across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) over the next two decades, as part of the state government’s wider plan for planned urban development. Shinde made the announcement while addressing a “Housing and Infrastructure”
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has outlined an ambitious roadmap for the state to become a USD 1 trillion economy, with infrastructure expansion, investment generation, affordable housing and improved connectivity forming key pillars of the plan. Speaking at the ET Now Business Conclave and Awards in Mumbai, Shinde said
Hiranandani Group founder and chairman Dr Naranjan Hiranandani has called on India to use the disruption caused by the Middle East conflict to accelerate infrastructure development and adopt a new approach to urban planning. Speaking at a Conclave, Hiranandani said future urban centres should have roads, hospitals, schools and other
A viral video showing commuters attempting to board a Mumbai local train before it had completely stopped at a station has renewed concerns over passenger safety and overcrowding on the city’s suburban railway network. The footage, widely circulated on social media, shows passengers rushing towards the train and attempting to
Mumbai hosted the 21st Construction World Architect & Builder Awards (CWAB) 2026 alongside the Construction Technology Show (CTS) 2026, bringing together leading architects, developers, builders, contractors, technology firms and industry experts to discuss the future of India’s built environment. Held on August 19 and 20 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre,
Raymond Realty Chairman Gautam Singhania has said Mumbai’s affordable-luxury housing segment continues to show resilience despite geopolitical uncertainty, rising construction costs and challenges facing the city’s super-luxury property market. Singhania said the ongoing US-Iran conflict has created uncertainty across markets, with limited visibility on how long the situation could continue.
Maharashtra is stepping up its infrastructure and industrial development as it works towards its ambitious goal of becoming a USD1 trillion economy. The state, already India’s largest sub-national economy, recorded a Gross State Value Added of more than Rs 3.95 lakh crore in FY25, according to BT’s India@100 research. Under
Maharashtra plans to extend the proposed pod taxi network from Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to Thane, Mira-Bhayandar and Navi Mumbai once the system is operational in BKC, state Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said. Speaking in an interview, Sarnaik said the initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen
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