BMC Chief Bhushan Gagrani Reviews GMLR And Coastal Road (North) Projects, Directs Faster Execution
October 07, 2025: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani conducted an on-site inspection of key infrastructure projects in Mumbai on Saturday, including the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) and the Coastal Road (North) corridor. He visited the twin tunnel site at Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari under Phase 3(B) of the GMLR project and the […]
Shinde Calls For Seamless Integration Of Mhatardi Bullet Train Station With Rail And Metro Networks
October 07, 2025: In a bid to boost multimodal connectivity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed officials to explore linking the upcoming Mhatardi bullet train station in Thane with nearby railway and metro networks. The move aims to establish Mhatardi—located near Diva—as a key integrated transport hub on the […]
CIDCO Fast-Tracks 667-Acre Aerocity Project Near Navi Mumbai Airport
October 07, 2025: The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) is set to finalise the master plan for the 667-acre Navi Mumbai Aerocity within the next three months, according to an official quoted by The Economic Times. The proposed urban hub, located adjacent to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), will feature a mix […]
Metro Line 4 Trial Run Begins; Full Operations By 2027, Says CM Fadnavis
September 22, 2025: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday (September 22, 2025) flagged off the trial run of Metro Line 4A at Thane’s Cadbury Junction-Gaimukh section, marking a significant milestone for the region’s transport infrastructure. He announced, “The construction of Metro line 4 will be finished by the end of 2026 and fully operational […]
State Govt At Forefront Of Efforts To Strengthen Judicial infrastructure, Says CJI Gavai
August 18, 2025: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud Gavai lauded the state government’s commitment to judicial infrastructure while inaugurating the new circuit bench of the Bombay High Court in Kolhapur on Sunday. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde were present at the event. Addressing the gathering, CJI Gavai […]
Accelerate Infrastructure Or Risk Public Backlash, Warns Niranjan Hiranandani At MHADA Redevelopment Meet
By Sidhant Shekhar Jha Amidst the rapid acceleration of Mumbai’s redevelopment wave, veteran real estate leader Niranjan Hiranandani has issued a stark warning: if infrastructure development does not keep pace with the city’s housing surge, significant backlash could follow. At the “Redevelopment Conference and Investors Meet” organised by MHADA at MIG Cricket Club, top industry […]
BMC Sets Sights On Pothole-Free Mumbai, Allocates Rs 79 Crore For Repairs
This year, BMC plans to spend Rs 79 crore on pothole repairs, despite its continuous attempts to eliminate potholes in Mumbai through substantial road concretisation. Nonetheless, the growing number of concrete roads has contributed to a decrease in potholes and repair expenses, according to local officials. The BMC invested over Rs 220 crore on pothole […]
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 […]