Mumbai’s civic administration is considering an ambitious expansion of its road concretisation programme, proposing an additional 200 kilometres of cement concrete roads across the city. The move reflects a continued transition away from asphalt surfaces towards more durable alternatives, though concerns persist over execution timelines, funding, and public inconvenience. The
Travel between Dombivli, Mumbai, and Nashik is expected to become faster and more efficient with the ongoing construction of an underpass and elevated road at Bhadwad along the Mumbai–Nashik highway near Bhiwandi. The project, undertaken by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation, aims to reduce congestion near the busy Mankoli
Slum residents awaiting rehabilitation in stalled redevelopment projects may soon gain representation in insolvency proceedings, if new recommendations are accepted. A study group under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has suggested that original slum dwellers be allowed to participate in hearings before the National Company Law Tribunal
Authorities overseeing the redevelopment of Dharavi have appealed to residents living on railway land in Matunga to vacate their homes ahead of the monsoon to enable the construction of rehabilitation housing. The Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) has issued a public notice targeting specific clusters that need to be cleared for
The upcoming bullet train station in Anand, part of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, is being designed to reflect the city’s identity as the “Milk City of India,” officials said. The façade and interiors of the station are inspired by the fluid form and texture of milk droplets, symbolising Anand’s
The growing volume of construction and demolition (C&D) waste in Mumbai has raised serious concerns, with MLA Amit Satam calling for immediate reforms in the city’s rubble management system. He has urged Mayor Ritu Tawde and Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide to introduce a comprehensive policy to tackle the issue. In
Redevelopment has become a defining feature of Mumbai’s real estate landscape, transforming ageing buildings into modern residences with improved amenities. While most homeowners eventually return to their upgraded apartments, a small but significant number choose not to move back even after completion. When a building undergoes redevelopment, residents are required
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a plan to improve essential infrastructure in Koliwada villages and tribal settlements across Mumbai, with work scheduled to begin in the current financial year. Mumbai and its suburbs are home to 31 koliwadas, several gaothans, and over 30 tribal padas. Many of these
The Government of Maharashtra has approved a major healthcare initiative backed by Rs 3,708 crore in financial assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The decision was cleared by the state cabinet led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, according to IANS. The programme, titled “Strengthening Tertiary Health Care Delivery,
Healthcare infrastructure in Maharashtra is set for a major boost as the upcoming 900-bed Thane District Super-Specialty Hospital enters its final stage of completion. Built on the premises of the historic district hospital, the new facility is expected to become operational within the next three to four months. The project,
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