The Maharashtra government has amended the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Rules, 1961, introducing key changes to the redevelopment process for cooperative housing societies. The revised rules, notified on June 18, now allow society members to attend Special General Body Meetings (SGBMs) for redevelopment through video conferencing. However, while the presence of
Mumbai’s commercial real estate market is gradually expanding beyond its traditional business districts, with emerging micro-markets gaining traction due to improved infrastructure, better connectivity and integrated developments. Among these, Goregaon East has established itself as one of the city’s fastest-growing commercial destinations, attracting businesses, investors and new-age enterprises. Over the
Mumbai’s rapid transformation is being shaped more by commercial interests than by long-term urban planning, according to architect, urbanist and educator Rahul Mehrotra. While acknowledging the city’s infrastructure expansion, he argues that development choices must place people, public spaces, and sustainability at the centre of planning. Speaking about Mumbai’s changing
As Navi Mumbai undergoes a new phase of urban and real estate development, legal experts and industry stakeholders have stressed that informed policy decisions and thorough legal due diligence will play a crucial role in determining long-term investment success. The observations were made during the inaugural edition of the Real
The Maharashtra government is preparing to propose an Urban Challenge Fund aimed at strengthening urban infrastructure and supporting the overall development of cities across the state, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Monday. Chairing a review meeting of the Urban Development Department at his official residence, Varsha, Fadnavis said cities
As Mumbai undergoes one of the country’s largest redevelopment cycles, experts believe the enormous volume of construction and demolition (C&D) waste generated from ageing buildings should be treated as a resource rather than discarded as debris. With redevelopment underway across old housing societies, MHADA colonies, cessed buildings and major infrastructure
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed authorities to expedite the redevelopment of buildings impacted by restrictions around the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport funnel zone and the Juhu Military Transmission Station. Chairing a review meeting at Vidhan Bhavan, the Chief Minister called for policy reforms and better coordination among
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has announced that the Mumbai–Delhi Expressway will be completed and fully operational within the next two years. He also unveiled highway projects worth nearly Rs 16,500 crore aimed at improving road connectivity in Rajasthan’s Kota region. Addressing a public gathering in
Mumbai continues to play a pivotal role in both Maharashtra’s and India’s economic growth, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) contributing nearly 6.1% to the country’s GDP, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Ashwini Bhide said at the ‘1 Trillion Economy Maharashtra’ event in Mumbai. Highlighting the city’s economic strength, Bhide
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the first phase of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, comprising around 10,000 homes, is expected to be completed within the next 18 months. He described the project as an economic transformation initiative that goes beyond housing by integrating employment, business and modern infrastructure.
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