Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to implement Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based systems to track air pollution at construction sites across Mumbai. The directive was announced amid concerns over deteriorating air quality raised in the legislative council on Wednesday. During
Over 1,000 construction locations across Mumbai have received stop-work notices as part of a citywide crackdown on unauthorised and non-compliant building activity, the minister said. The action follows inspections conducted by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) across several wards to identify projects that allegedly violated regulatory requirements. According to officials,
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has outlined an expansive funding strategy in its 2026–27 Budget, proposing the use of strategic reserves along with the issuance of Green Bonds to support a range of development works across Mumbai. Presented on Wednesday, the budget signals a key administrative shift after recent political
The long-delayed Missing Link project on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway is now 98% complete and is scheduled to be inaugurated on 1 May, marking a major milestone for one of Maharashtra’s largest road infrastructure ventures. Rajesh Patil, Joint Managing Director of the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), stated yesterday that
The Maharashtra government has stepped up enforcement against air pollution in Mumbai, with more than 1,000 construction sites receiving stop-work notices for breaching environmental regulations. State Environment Minister Pankaja Munde informed the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly that strict action was taken between October 2025 and January 2026 under the “Clean Air”
During the Maharashtra Assembly Budget Session, Deputy Chairperson of the Legislative Council Dr. Neelam Gorhe directed the state government to submit detailed information within eight days regarding the proposed grand statue of Hindu Hruday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray and the status of public facilities along the Samruddhi Highway. The issue was
The Maharashtra government has issued a corrigendum dated February 18, 2026, to streamline the implementation of the Mukhyamantri Baliraja Shet/Panand Raste Yojana. The revisions, released by the Revenue and Forest Department, follow deliberations held at a workshop in Nagpur on January 2, 2026, along with feedback from public representatives. The
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday unveiled its Rs 80,952.56 crore budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, reflecting an 8.77% increase over the previous year’s estimate of Rs 74,427.41 crore. This marks the first budget presentation by the civic body in four years. Following the recent BMC elections, the
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a comprehensive renovation of the Dadar Hawkers Plaza Market as part of its 2026 Budget, aiming to enhance urban infrastructure and improve public spaces in one of Mumbai’s busiest commercial hubs. The project focuses on upgrading facilities for both vendors and visitors, enhancing
The Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), India’s wealthiest civic body, has presented its 2026-27 budget on February 25, marking a 20-day delay from the usual February 5 schedule. The postponement comes after municipal elections, with government formation, mayoral appointment, and standing committee setup taking precedence. This budget is particularly noteworthy as
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