Supreme Court Reinforces Public Access Mandate For Mumbai Coastal Road Reclaimed Land
January 23, 2026: The Supreme Court has reiterated that land reclaimed for the Mumbai Coastal Road project, particularly in south Mumbai, must remain accessible to the public and cannot be diverted for residential or commercial development. The clarification came while the court was hearing a petition challenging the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) move to issue […]
BMC Seeks Extension to Announce Budget Until March 4, 2026
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has sought an extension from the Maharashtra state government to delay the announcement of its annual civic budget until 4 March 2026. This request comes as the mayoral candidate has not yet been selected following the recently concluded civic elections. According to the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act and state government […]
How Mumbai’s Civic Body Built A Rs 74,000-Crore War Chest To Become India’s Richest Local Corporation
January 16, 2026: After a nine-year gap, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results are being announced today, bringing renewed focus on India’s most financially powerful civic institution. Though the BMC is responsible only for Mumbai’s local governance, its scale of spending places it among the country’s largest public bodies. For 2025–26, the civic body […]
Mumbai’s 295-Acre Central Park At Mahalaxmi Racecourse: Green Oasis With Underground Sports Complex Planned
December 18, 2025: Mumbai is set to get one of its largest urban green spaces with the proposed 295-acre Central Park at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced. The project aims to merge part of the historic racecourse with 170 acres of land reclaimed through the Coastal Road project, creating a vast, […]
Maharashtra Govt Allots High-Value Sion Plot to VHP at Nominal Rent for Cancer Care Expansion
In a significant land allotment move, the Maharashtra government has handed a 7,658 sq m Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) plot in Sion to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) for 30 years at an annual rent of Rs 10,186. The order was issued on Thursday after receiving clearances from the state government and the urban development […]
BMC May Adopt Monopile Construction To Save Savarkar Flyover In Goregaon
November 10, 2025: Amid rising opposition from residents ahead of the civic polls, BJP MLA Vidya Thakur met Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials on Friday to discuss alternatives to demolishing the seven-year-old Veer Savarkar flyover on S.V. Road in Goregaon. The officials informed Thakur that BMC is examining the feasibility of using the monopile construction […]
BMC To Revive 319 Mumbai Ponds As Public And Tourist Spaces Through CSR Support
November 10, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched an extensive initiative to restore 319 ponds across Mumbai and convert them into public-friendly and tourist destinations. The project will be financed through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with private companies, reducing reliance on municipal funds. The initiative aims to improve biodiversity, maintain ecological balance, […]
BMC Plans 346-Hectare Land Acquisition To Drive Major Infrastructure Projects Across Western Suburbs
November 08, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated a large-scale land acquisition plan spanning 346 hectares to support multiple infrastructure projects aimed at easing congestion and improving connectivity across Mumbai’s western suburbs. The land will accommodate road alignments, interchanges, access roads, workspaces, and development plan roads linked to major projects, including the Mumbai […]
BMC To Acquire 346 Hectares For Coastal Road North, Madh–Versova Bridge, And Major Links
November 08, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will acquire around 346 hectares of land for major infrastructure projects across Mumbai’s western suburbs, including the Mumbai Coastal Road Project (MCRP) North, the Madh–Versova Bridge, and other vital connectivity links. The land will be used for road alignments, interchanges, access roads, workspaces, and development plan roads. […]
BMC Awaits Final Clearances For Rs 3,990-Crore Madh–Versova Bridge; Work Expected To Begin Early Next Year
November 06, 2025: The long-pending Madh–Versova Bridge project is moving closer to execution, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) now awaiting final approvals from the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests and the Bombay High Court. Officials expect construction to begin early next year. Once completed, the bridge will drastically reduce travel time between Madh […]