Thane To Emerge As Mobility Hub, Kalyan As Advanced Urban Centre: Deputy CM Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday outlined a large-scale infrastructure roadmap for Thane and Kalyan under the Rs 48,000 crore annual budget of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, approved earlier this week. Deputy Chief Minister Shinde, who chairs the MMRDA, said Thane is being positioned as a ‘Mobility Hub’, while Kalyan will […]
City Architects Oppose Underground Works In Maharashtra’s Mahalaxmi Central Park Plan
A collective of 102 architects and urban planners from Mumbai has formally objected to the Maharashtra government’s proposal to develop a large Central Park at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse, raising concerns over underground construction and transparency. The group has written to the Municipal Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and the Chief Minister, seeking […]
Mumbai’s Mill Land Redevelopment Set To Accelerate As Maharashtra Clears Incentive-FSI Rule Change
Maharashtra has approved key regulatory changes aimed at fast-tracking the redevelopment of old and unsafe residential buildings located on Mumbai’s former mill lands. The decision, announced by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in the legislative assembly on Thursday, introduces incentive Floor Space Index (FSI) provisions that developers had long sought to make such projects financially […]
Mumbai Accelerates Dam And Desalination Projects To Tackle Rising Water Demand: Dy CM Shinde
December 10, 2025: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde informed the Assembly that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is expediting key projects to address Mumbai’s rising water demand. These include the Gargai, Pinjal, and Daman Ganga–Pinjal river-linking projects, along with new water reserve initiatives. Mumbai currently receives about 3,800 million litres […]
Maharashtra Clears Concept-Based Housing Policy To Unlock Cidco Land For Integrated Urban Development
November 19, 2025: The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a new concept-based iconic city development model aimed at maximising the use of land banks owned by agencies such as Cidco. Senior officials said the policy—expected to be detailed soon—will prioritise systematic utilisation of government land while enabling agencies to develop integrated residential colonies or internationally focused […]
Relief For Worli–Shivdi Road Project-Affected Families: 83 Prabhadevi Residents To Receive MHADA Homes
October 31, 2025: In a major relief for residents affected by the Worli–Shivdi elevated road project, 83 families from two chawls in Prabhadevi — Haji Noorani and Lakshmi Niwas — will soon be allotted MHADA homes. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has allocated approximately Rs 98.55 crore for the construction of these new […]
Ghatkopar Rehabilitation Work Begins Ahead Of Rs 26.6 Billion Eastern Freeway Expansion
October 24, 2025: The first phase of the rehabilitation project at Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar and Kamraj Nagar in Ghatkopar has begun, marking a key step toward the expansion of the upcoming Rs 26.6 billion Eastern Freeway between Ghatkopar and Thane. Six new rehabilitation buildings are currently under construction, while preparations are underway to clear […]
Third And Fourth Mumbai To Anchor Mahayuti’s MMR Development Push Ahead Of Local Body Polls
October 23, 2025: The Mahayuti government has intensified its focus on developing the “third” and “fourth” Mumbai as part of its larger Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) growth strategy. Following the inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International Airport, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced plans to develop a “fourth Mumbai” in Palghar district, complementing the “third Mumbai” […]
Maharashtra Mandates Developers To Pay Three Years’ Rent Upfront To Protect Homeowners In Redevelopment Projects
October 17, 2025: In a landmark move to safeguard residents affected by redevelopment, the Maharashtra Housing Department has introduced a new policy mandating developers to deposit three years’ rent upfront before commencing any redevelopment project. The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a lottery event for over 5,000 MHADA flats in […]
CM Fadnavis Directs MMRDA To Complete Phase I Of Ramabai Ambedkar And Kamraj Nagar Redevelopment In Two Years
October 15, 2025: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday instructed the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to complete the first phase of the long-delayed Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar and Kamraj Nagar redevelopment project within two years. The Rs 8,498-crore cluster redevelopment, jointly undertaken by the MMRDA and Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), aims to transform […]