Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced plans to redevelop slum rehabilitation buildings constructed during the early years of the slum redevelopment scheme, which have now deteriorated into vertical slums. The government will adopt a cluster redevelopment model, targeting multiple slums within the same ward through integrated planning. The slum
In a major push for affordable and inclusive housing, the Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday announced the state’s new Housing Policy 2025, titled Majhe Ghar – Majhe Adhikar (My Home – My Right). The policy sets an ambitious target of constructing 3.5 million homes for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has identified sewage line diversion as the long-term solution to combat the increasing spread of water hyacinth and other floating vegetation in Powai Lake. To this end, the BMC has issued two separate tenders—one for the diversion of sewage lines and another for the installation
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is confronting a major challenge in managing the large quantities of sludge that will be produced by the city’s upgraded sewage treatment plants (STPs). The civic body is currently upgrading all eight STPs across Mumbai, with the project expected to be completed between 2026 and
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved 15 models of low-cost air quality sensors to be installed at every construction site in Mumbai, in compliance with a mandate from the Bombay High Court. These monitors will display real-time air quality readings both on-site and online, alerting the civic body and
The upgradation of four key stations in Mumbai—Chinchpokli, Parel, Vadala Road, and Matunga—under the Central Railway’s Mumbai Division has been completed as part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. With a combined investment of over ₹71 crore, these redevelopments aim to enhance passenger experience and transform local transit infrastructure. The
In a significant step towards easing Mumbai’s overburdened suburban rail system, the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has proposed a quadruple railway line between Karjat and Panvel. The ₹492 crore project aims to improve daily commutes for thousands residing in Navi Mumbai and Raigad—regions experiencing rapid urban expansion. At present,
Mumbai’s iconic Coastal Road is poised for a transformative green makeover, with an estimated investment of ₹400 crore funded entirely through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has recommended Reliance Industries for this large-scale greening project, following a competitive selection process involving five major corporations, including
The P-North ward of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), encompassing Malad, Madh, and Kurar, has uncovered approximately 123 properties constructed using forged maps. So far this month, the ward office has demolished 24 such unauthorised structures, with notices issued to the owners of the remaining properties, stated Kundan Valvi, Assistant
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has criticised Mumbai Metro Line 3 for rejecting a consumer-first proposal by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) to ensure seamless mobile connectivity for underground commuters. In an official statement, COAI alleged that Mumbai Metro has created a monopoly by awarding connectivity rights exclusively to
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