Mumbai’s Race For A Pothole-Free City Hits Roadblocks
Mumbai’s ambitious vision of becoming a “pothole-free” city has come at a cost, as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) undertakes the large-scale concretisation of 525 km of roads. This transformation—amounting to one-fourth of the city’s road network—has severely disrupted daily life, causing increased traffic congestion, dust pollution, and delays in essential civic services. The initiative […]
Mumbai To Get Iconic Buildings Under New Government Policy
Mumbai, which is known for its colonial-era architecture, is expected to see the construction of more unique structures as a result of the implementation of a specific government policy that encourages the promotion of famous buildings. Eknath Shinde, the deputy chief minister, said the project aims to boost tourism and improve the city’s aesthetic appeal. […]
MMRDA Cuts Infrastructure Budget For FY 2025-26
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has cut the budget for public transport and infrastructure by Rs 6,804.2 crore for the fiscal year 2025–2026. This brings the total amount down to Rs 40,187.41 crore from Rs 46,921.29 crore the year before. Despite this reduction, 87% of the budget, or Rs 35,151.14 crore, has been […]
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, […]
Eknath Shinde Highlights Maharashtra’s Unwavering Commitment To Development
Eknath Shinde, the deputy chief minister, reiterated the state’s commitment to growth and progress in his speech to the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Wednesday. He gave his word that Maharashtra is still dedicated to moving forward in the direction set down in the Constitution and will keep working towards a successful future. Speaking during discussions […]
BMC Enforces Strict Ban On New Road Excavations Ahead Of Monsoon
Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has reaffirmed its resolve to halting new road excavations as the monsoon season approaches. The city council issued a fresh instruction, tightening the restriction on digging up roads, following infractions by contractors who continued excavation despite previous orders. Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani had earlier suspended road excavations to curb air […]
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde Calls For Probe After French Firm Alleges Corruption In MMRDA Projects
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority’s (MMRDA) notice of termination for French consulting firm Systra was reversed by the Bombay High Court (HC), which referred to the ruling as “arbitrary and unfair.” The decision follows Systra’s accusations of corruption against a number of MMRDA executives in connection with Mumbai metro construction. The court directed MMRDA […]
MMRDA Secures Rs 7326 Crore Loan For Orange Gate To Marine Drive Underground Metro
The Orange Gate to Marine Drive underground metro project will be developed thanks to a loan of Rs 7326 crore obtained by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) from the Union Bank of India’s Large Corporate Branch in Mumbai. This funding supports MMRDA’s commitment to world-class infrastructure development in Mumbai and its financial stability. […]
MHADA Chief Sanjeev Jaiswal Directs Fast-Tracking Of Slum Redevelopment
Sanjeev Jaiswal, IAS, the vice president and chief executive officer of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), has instructed officials to expedite the completion of 17 slum rehabilitation projects being carried out in partnership with the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA). Jaiswal stressed the necessity of concerted efforts to expedite the tendering process, administrative […]
Fadnavis Orders Enquiry Into Rs 900-Crore CIDCO Housing Project Approved Under Shinde
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s recent declaration that everything would go well with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis—that everything was “Thanda, Thanda, cool, cool” was too soon. Recent events point to a growing divide, as Fadnavis has opened an investigation into a contentious Rs 900-crore housing project in Jalna that was resurrected under Shinde’s direction. The […]