The future of the iconic Neville D’Souza Football Ground in Bandra West was raised in the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Wednesday, with NCP MLC Zeeshan Siddique urging the state government to preserve the city’s historic football venue and prevent its redevelopment. Speaking in the House, Siddique highlighted the ground’s importance
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Sunil Shinde has called on the Maharashtra government to reassess the construction of very tall Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) buildings in Mumbai, arguing that redevelopment projects should better reflect the needs and living patterns of rehabilitated residents. He also sought improvements in first- and last-mile connectivity
India’s rapid redevelopment activity is transforming urban skylines while creating strong demand for advanced vertical mobility systems, says Navin Rajagopalan, Director, City Lifts India Limited. As older residential societies, commercial buildings, and dense urban clusters make way for modern high-rise developments, elevators are becoming an essential part of new-age infrastructure.
The Maharashtra government has reaffirmed its commitment to expediting housing, slum rehabilitation and redevelopment projects across the state, with Housing Minister Shambhuraj Desai announcing a series of measures in the Legislative Assembly to address long-pending issues and improve project execution. Responding to a discussion under Rule 293, Desai said the
The Maharashtra government has assured the Legislative Assembly that it will positively examine all proposals and demands raised by members concerning urban development initiatives, infrastructure projects, recruitment matters, and pending approvals under planning regulations. Minister of State for Urban Development Madhuri Misal informed the House that the state remains committed
The Mumbai-Pune Connecting Link has been planned as a long-term infrastructure project aimed at strengthening connectivity between two of Maharashtra’s most important cities while addressing growing traffic and mobility challenges. According to Dr Anilkumar Gaikwad, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), the project
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Housing Minister Eknath Shinde has directed developers to complete housing and redevelopment projects within three years, warning that firms failing to meet deadlines or maintain construction quality may not be considered for future government projects. Shinde announced while handing over keys to beneficiaries of a
Redevelopment has emerged as a key driver of Mumbai’s urban transformation, with ageing residential buildings making way for modern high-rises offering larger homes and improved amenities. While the trend promises significant benefits for homeowners, developers and civic authorities, experts believe stronger planning and safeguards are needed to ensure projects remain
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project is expected to significantly improve connectivity and drive economic growth in Palghar district, with commuters likely to travel from Boisar to Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) in just 30 minutes. During a visit to Palghar on Sunday, Fadnavis inspected
The Mumbai-Vadodara stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is expected to become operational by August 31, 2026, reducing travel time between the two cities from around eight hours to nearly four hours, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said. The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, a 1,400-km, eight-lane, access-controlled corridor, is among India’s largest
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