Sewri-Worli Connector To Be Ready In A Year, Says CM Fadnavis Amid Push For Faster Infra Rollout
August 6, 2025: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced that the crucial Sewri-Worli Connector bridge will be completed within a year. The announcement came after he reviewed the progress of 33 major infrastructure projects at a high-level meeting held in his “war room.” Among the projects reviewed were several metro rail corridors in […]
Maharashtra To Lead India’s Growth Story With Massive Infrastructure Boom & Investment Push
At the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor Summit 2025, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declared that the state is set to lead India’s growth story, powered by a robust development ecosystem and large-scale infrastructure initiatives that are drawing significant domestic and global investments. Speaking at the event, Fadnavis outlined the transformational projects underway across the state […]
Underground Construction For Mumbai Bullet Train Station Hits Major Milestone
The first bullet train station in India is currently being built in Mumbai, and work is moving quickly. The structure is currently being built 100 feet below the surface. Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw shared an update on social networking site X, writing, “Mumbai’s Bullet Train Station is taking shape 100 feet below ground!” […]
Gargai Dam Project Revived To Boost Mumbai’s Water Supply
The long-delayed Gargai Dam, which will improve Mumbai’s water supply, will be built on 845 hectares of land in Palghar district after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis gave his approval. Fadnavis, who chaired the State Wildlife Board meeting on Thursday in Mantralaya, underlined the project’s significance in addressing the city’s increasing water demands as a result […]
Orange Gate–Marine Drive Tunnel Nears Completion To Ease Mumbai Traffic
The final stage of Mumbai’s enormous double tunnel project has begun, connecting Orange Gate and Marine Drive. It is anticipated that the project will significantly alleviate traffic congestion and provide east-west connectivity for city commuters. To address potential traffic build-up near Marine Drive upon completion, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced the construction of […]
MMRDA Plans New Six-Lane Road Along Marine Drive To Ease South Mumbai Traffic
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is preparing a new six-lane road parallel to Marine Drive in an important effort to reduce traffic in South Mumbai. As part of the larger Orange Gate–Marine Drive twin tunnel project, the proposed route would run roughly 3 km from the Coastal Road to the National Centre for […]
Maharashtra CM Urges Fast-Tracking Of Major Growth Projects In MMR
On Monday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered the rapid completion of important growth hub projects for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s (MMR) development. In order to raise the region’s GDP to $300 billion by 2030, the MMR Growth Hub is essential. In order to do this, a number of initiatives have been started, and it is […]
Maharashtra Government Centralises State Construction Projects Under PWD
In a significant administrative shift, the Maharashtra government has directed all state departments to shut down their independent construction wings, consolidating all construction-related projects under the Public Works Department (PWD). This directive, issued on Friday at the behest of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, aims to streamline project execution and curb inefficiencies arising from departments lacking […]
MMRDA Unveils Rs 40,187 Crore Budget For 2025–26 To Drive Infrastructure Growth
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has announced a Rs 40,187.41 crore budget for the financial year 2025–26, with a significant focus on infrastructure development across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). A substantial Rs 35,151.14 crore—roughly 87% of the total budget—has been earmarked for major urban projects, including metro expansions, new tunnels, coastal routes, […]
Maharashtra CM Assures Housing For Ineligible Tenants Under Dharavi Redevelopment Project
Regarding the Dharavi redevelopment project, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has reassured locals that ineligible tenants will be given rental housing for a period of 12 years, following which ownership will be passed to them. Addressing concerns raised by the Opposition in the Assembly on Tuesday, Fadnavis emphasized the state government’s commitment to ensuring housing […]