The proposed transplantation of trees that locals say are located much outside the project’s actual footprint has sparked new controversy surrounding the redevelopment of the historic Tilak Bridge in Dadar, which is part of Mumbai’s ongoing infrastructure upgrade. To alleviate persistent traffic in one of the city’s busiest thoroughfares, the
A wave of opposition is rising in Mumbai’s Colaba neighbourhood as residents strongly object to the construction of a proposed ₹229 crore passenger jetty near the iconic Gateway of India. Locals have voiced serious concerns over increasing traffic congestion, environmental risks, and the obstruction of historic views. Despite Ports and
Mumbai is set to receive a major boost to its aviation capacity with the Navi Mumbai International Airport edging closer to operational readiness. The new airport, designed to ease congestion at the overburdened Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, is expected to begin operations later this year. With India’s airlines placing
In a landmark shift in Mumbai’s urban redevelopment policy, the Maharashtra government has formally begun including upper-floor tenement residents in the massive Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP). This expansion brings thousands of previously excluded families into the scope of rehabilitation, offering them a legitimate path to homeownership within the Mumbai Metropolitan
Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Iqbal Singh Chahal emphasised the significance of smooth coordination between government departments to address delayed housing and infrastructure projects in Mumbai during a high-level meeting on Tuesday at the BMC headquarters. He added that senior officials from all relevant departments will soon gather at the Mantralaya
By Ashna Shree “Appoint a strong PMC who can guide you through the process and bring in a capable lawyer,” stated Boman Rustom Irani, National President of CREDAI and Chairman of the Rustomjee Group, at CREDAI’s EODR 2.0 exhibition. Irani emphasises the importance of appointing a strong Project Management Consultant
By Sidhant Shekhar Jha “Going forward, redevelopment in Mumbai will largely follow the cluster model. In fact, as a pilot, we are exploring cluster redevelopment under 33(7), modelled after 33(9). The first seven such clusters are being planned for areas like Dadar, Prabhadevi, and Mahim, and the proposal is being
With 42,071 new hotel keys added to its inventory, India’s hospitality industry had a spectacular uptick in 2024, demonstrating a strong expansion propelled by growing demand in tier 2 and tier 3 cities. This notable expansion signals a move away from historically crowded metropolises like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru while
A comprehensive infrastructure and connectivity upgrade throughout the Mumbai region has been announced by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), in line with NITI Aayog’s Growth Hub plan. With more than Rs 4.07 lakh crore (about USD 47 billion) in planned investments over the next five years, the move
The Maharashtra government has formally started integrating upper-floor tenement residents into the vast Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), marking a significant step towards more inclusive urban development. Thousands of previously excluded families now have access to rehabilitation funds because to this policy change, which also gives them a route to reasonably
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