With the monsoon approaching, Mumbai commuters are set to face extended congestion as three key infrastructure projects—the Vidyavihar Railway Overbridge (ROB), the Sion East-West Connector, and the Mahalaxmi East-West Connector—have once again missed their scheduled completion timelines. The repeated delays are expected to intensify pressure on already overburdened traffic corridors
Mumbai has moved forward with one of its largest slum redevelopment initiatives, with the rollout of a 100-acre cluster redevelopment project in Andheri West. Located around the Gilbert Hill area, the project is the first to be implemented under Maharashtra’s newly introduced cluster redevelopment policy and is expected to reshape
In an effort to reduce congestion and encourage sustainable commuting, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has launched a new initiative in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), designating every Friday as a public transport-focused day for employees and office-goers. Announced around World Environment Day, the programme encourages commuters working in
Opposition to the proposed Third Mumbai project in Raigad district gained momentum on Sunday as farmers, activists and local representatives voiced concerns over land acquisition and compensation provisions linked to the large-scale urban development initiative. Addressing a gathering organised by the MMRDA KSC Navnagar (Third Mumbai) Virodhi Samiti, social reformer
The Maharashtra government’s Mumbai 3.0 vision is reshaping real estate activity across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), with developers and homebuyers increasingly turning their attention to emerging growth corridors beyond Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane. Backed by major infrastructure projects and improved connectivity, these locations are witnessing rising demand, particularly
As luxury housing preferences evolve, a growing number of affluent buyers are prioritising privacy, wellness, sustainability and access to nature alongside traditional markers of premium living. This shift is becoming increasingly visible in emerging real estate destinations around the Mumbai 3.0 corridor and the NAINA region, where developers are exploring
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is moving ahead with the Gargai Dam project, a major water infrastructure initiative aimed at strengthening Mumbai’s long-term water security. Once completed, the project is expected to add 440 million litres per day (MLD) to the city’s water supply network, helping meet growing demand from
An under-construction public toilet project valued at approximately Rs 2.3 crore was demolished by the City and Industrial Development Corporation near Utsav Chowk in Kharghar after it was allegedly built on land owned by the planning authority without the required permissions. The project had been undertaken by the Panvel City
Following an inspection of Bhujale Talao in Malad West, Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced a large-scale initiative to restore and redevelop nine neglected ponds across North Mumbai. The project is expected to be implemented through a Public-Private-People Partnership (PPPP) model and will focus on ecological restoration, beautification and improvement of
As the monsoon approaches each year, thousands of Mumbai residents find themselves confronting a difficult reality—remaining in buildings declared unsafe or leaving homes they may never be guaranteed to return to. Despite repeated warnings from authorities about the risk of structural collapse, many families continue to stay in ageing cessed
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