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
Construction on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor has reached a key milestone in Maharashtra, with the excavation of a 5 km stretch of the planned 21 km tunnel now completed. The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) announced on Thursday (April 2) that work on this section, built using
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is exploring avenues for international collaboration with Germany to enhance urban infrastructure and mobility systems. As part of these efforts, Christoph Hallier, Consul General of Germany in Mumbai, recently visited the MMRDA headquarters and held discussions with Metropolitan Commissioner Dr Sanjay Mukherjee. The
Mumbai-based developer Oberoi Realty has entered into a development agreement to redevelop a 1,740 sq m land parcel in Malabar Hill under the Maharashtra government’s cluster development scheme. The company stated that the project will be undertaken along with adjoining housing societies as part of a larger cluster redevelopment plan.
Work on the roadway for the cable-stayed bridge forming part of the Mumbai–Pune Missing Link project has commenced, bringing the long-awaited infrastructure initiative close to completion. According to sources, if progress continues as scheduled, the project could be opened to the public by May 1. A Maharashtra State Road Development
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has moved ahead with the ambitious Goregaon–Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project, aiming to significantly improve east–west connectivity across the city. The project includes a combination of flyovers, road expansion, and the construction of twin tunnels beneath the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. In a major development,
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is likely to justify its revised demand for the full 27,698 sq m plot in Worli for the expansion of a sewage treatment plant (STP), citing rapid urban growth and redevelopment in the area. This comes after the Bombay High Court questioned the civic body
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
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has initiated tunnelling for the ambitious Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel project, set to become India’s longest urban road tunnel. Once completed, the project is expected to significantly cut travel time between the two suburbs, transforming connectivity across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Currently, the 23-km journey
The standing committee of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved a revised budget of Rs 5,051 crore for the Gargai Dam project, despite strong objections from opposition members. The proposal was cleared through a voice vote on Wednesday following intense debates, according to reports. Initially estimated at Rs 3,105
Purus ut praesent facilisi dictumst sollicitudin cubilia ridiculus.