Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Ashwini Bhide has urged officials to update Mumbai’s Development Plan to better reflect the needs of evolving economic sectors, including businesses driven by the gig economy and digital services. Speaking at a monthly review meeting with senior civic officials, Bhide stressed the importance of moving
The Dahisar River Rejuvenation Project in north Mumbai, valued at Rs 246 crore, is approaching completion following sustained efforts led by Union Minister Piyush Goyal. The initiative, which gained momentum after regular reviews since his election as a Lok Sabha MP in May 2024, aims to significantly improve water quality,
Mumbai’s large-scale road concretisation project is now scheduled for completion by May 2027, with civic authorities aiming to deliver a more durable and pothole-free road network across the city. The timeline has been revised multiple times, moving from earlier targets of 2025 and 2026 due to ongoing delays. During a
The long-delayed redevelopment of ageing LIC-owned buildings in South Mumbai has received a fresh push after Mangal Prabhat Lodha met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi, raising concerns about tenant safety and project delays. The move has brought renewed hope to nearly 10,000 residents living in dilapidated structures.
Renowned environmentalist Rajendra Singh has raised serious concerns over the environmental consequences of India’s development model, warning that excessive focus on economic infrastructure is accelerating ecological damage. Speaking in Mumbai, the Magsaysay Award-winning activist said the imbalance between growth and conservation has led to rising droughts, floods, and the degradation
Mumbai’s civic administration is set to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools to enhance service delivery and accelerate key infrastructure works. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide on Friday, where officials outlined plans to streamline governance and fast-track pending projects. As
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has directed officials to commence construction of Phase 1 of the redevelopment of Rajawadi Hospital in Ghatkopar by next week, warning that further delays will not be tolerated. During a site inspection, Tawde highlighted the heavy patient load at the hospital and stressed the urgency of
Milind Deora, Member of Parliament from Shiv Sena, has highlighted the lack of mobile and internet connectivity on Mumbai Metro Line 3, urging authorities to resolve the issue at the earliest. In a post on X, Deora stated that he has written to Ashwini Bhide, Chief Executive Officer of the
A proposed redevelopment of the Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai has sparked a sharp divide among architects, planners and urban experts, even as the project remains at a conceptual stage. The plan by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation includes a central park, sports arena and convention centre, aimed at expanding public amenities
Mumbai’s plan to develop landmark clock towers and gateway structures at key entry points has moved a step forward, with Mayor Ritu Tawde directing civic officials to prepare and submit a detailed project report within 15 days. The proposal, led by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, aims to construct clock towers
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