119 Architects Raise Red Flag Over Coastal Road Park & Mahalaxmi Racecourse Redevelopment
A group of 119 architects and urban planners under the Mumbai Architects Collective (MAC) has written to Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis raising objections to the proposed redevelopment of the Mumbai Coastal Road open spaces and the Mahalaxmi Racecourse. The letter flags concerns over flood vulnerability, rising project costs, environmental […]
State Clears Framework To Fast-Track Third Mumbai In MMR
The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved a new land acquisition and allotment policy to advance the proposed “Third Mumbai” project in the influence area of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, also known as Atal Setu. The move is intended to accelerate urban expansion and attract fresh investment across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The policy will […]
CM Devendra Fadnavis Positions Maharastra As Climate Finance Gateway At Mumbai Climate Week
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday inaugurated Mumbai Climate Week, projecting the city as a potential climate finance hub for the Global South. Addressing global leaders, innovators, philanthropists and youth representatives, he urged international institutions to collaborate on scalable and sustainable infrastructure models tailored for emerging economies. “Mumbai Climate Week marks an important milestone: […]
Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Land Policy For ‘Third Mumbai’; Rs 22,672 Crore Eastern Waterfront Plan Announced
The Maharashtra Cabinet has cleared a new land acquisition and allotment policy to facilitate development of the proposed ‘Third Mumbai’ near the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), also known as Atal Setu, PTI reported. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that about 200 square kilometres of land has been transferred to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development […]
Maharashtra Signs 19 MoUs Worth Rs 14.5 Lakh Crore, Promises Over 15 Lakh Jobs at WEF 2026
The Maharashtra government on Monday, January 19, 2026, signed 19 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with investment commitments totalling Rs 14.5 lakh crore, expected to generate over 15 lakh jobs across sectors. The agreements were signed during the first day of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. The MoUs span diverse sectors such as […]
Maharashtra Accelerates All-Electric Mumbai Water Metro And Plans Nation’s Largest Shipyard By 2026
December 12, 2025: Maharashtra has intensified its maritime push, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directing officials to fast-track the development of an all-electric Mumbai Water Metro and setting a 2026 target for India’s largest shipyard in the state. During a detailed review of the Ports Development Department at Vidhan Bhavan in Nagpur, Fadnavis emphasised that […]
Railways Clears 10 New Suburban Services For Mumbai, Boosting Connectivity On Port Line
December 5, 2025: The Railway Ministry has approved the launch of 10 new suburban train services in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), offering a major boost to daily commuters, especially along the expanding Port Line corridor. The announcement came on Friday, coinciding with the Mahayuti government completing its first year in office. Chief Minister Devendra […]
Mumbai Set For Major Connectivity Transformation As CM Fadnavis Accelerates Key Infrastructure Projects
November 27, 2025: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has outlined an ambitious vision to significantly improve Mumbai’s connectivity, announcing that crucial infrastructure projects across the city will be completed by 2032. He emphasised that ongoing and upcoming works are being fast-tracked to reduce congestion and provide alternative routes for smoother travel. According to the Chief […]
CM Devendra Fadnavis Projects Major Speed Boost For Mumbai With ‘Patal Lok’ Tunnel Network
November 25, 2025: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has projected a dramatic transformation of Mumbai’s traffic landscape, asserting that the city’s average travel speed could jump from the current 20 kmph to nearly 80 kmph within seven years if all ongoing and planned infrastructure projects progress as intended. Addressing students in Worli, he pointed out that […]
BDD Chawls Redevelopment Declared Vital Project To Fast-Track Completion
November 12, 2025: In a major push for Mumbai’s housing and infrastructure development, the Maharashtra government has granted vital project status to the BDD Chawls redevelopment to accelerate its pending phases and ensure timely completion. Alongside, new deadlines have been set for key Metro corridors — Metro 2B (Andheri–Mandale) by March 31, 2027, and the […]