The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has achieved an important early breakthrough in its ambitious Third Mumbai initiative, with more than 160 farmers and landowners agreeing to participate in the land acquisition process for the proposed Karnala-Sai-Chirner (KSC) New Town in Raigad district. The consents mark a significant step
Mumbai’s much-anticipated Metro Line 6, also known as the Pink Line, has reached nearly 88% physical completion, yet unresolved land and legal hurdles continue to delay its full commissioning. The 15.3-km fully elevated corridor, which will connect Jogeshwari to Vikhroli and significantly improve east–west mobility, is now facing bottlenecks at
The opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Tuesday called for the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) to be designated as the competent authority for identifying Pagdi buildings as dilapidated and dangerous, arguing that the move is crucial to accelerating redevelopment and safeguarding residents. Raising the issue through
Buoyed by strong developer participation in its pilot slum cluster redevelopment project in Andheri (West), the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has begun the process of expanding the initiative to several large slum settlements across Mumbai, including Wadala Truck Terminal, Behrampada in Bandra East and Majaswadi in Andheri East. According to
In a significant decision for cooperative housing society redevelopment projects, the Maharashtra State Co-operative Appellate Court has ruled that a dispute over ownership of an individual flat cannot be used to halt the redevelopment of an entire housing society. The ruling allows the redevelopment of Mulund Sahakar Vishwa Co-operative Housing
Nearly a month after the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) began the land acquisition process for the proposed Third Mumbai project, around 160 farmers have agreed to part with 118 hectares of land. Officials said most of those who have submitted consent are small landholders and have opted to
Central Railway has achieved a major milestone in the reconstruction of Mumbai’s Sion Road Over Bridge (ROB) by successfully launching a 500-tonne semi-through steel girder, advancing one of the city’s key transport infrastructure projects. The massive steel span was installed during a scheduled night traffic block between Matunga and Kurla
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has approved a major infrastructure project aimed at strengthening connectivity between Thane and Navi Mumbai with the construction of a new cable-stayed bridge across Thane Creek. Estimated to cost Rs 723.42 crore, the proposed bridge will span approximately 1.4 kilometres and connect Kopri
The much-discussed Mira–Bhayander flyover, which drew public attention earlier this year over concerns about its lane configuration, has now been opened to vehicular traffic. The structure was formally inaugurated on Sunday by local BJP leaders, while the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), which developed the project, was not part
Industrialist Harsh Goenka has sparked a discussion on India’s urban development challenges after reflecting on the stark contrasts visible while flying into Mumbai. In a social media post, the business leader said the experience underscored the gap between the country’s economic progress and the housing realities faced by millions of
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