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 […]
State Clears Rs 20,000-Crore Housing Township To Redevelop Mumbai Police Colonies
January 19, 2026: The Maharashtra government has approved a major urban infrastructure initiative aimed at addressing the long-standing housing shortage faced by the Mumbai Police, positioning the project as an investment in both public safety infrastructure and workforce welfare. The State Cabinet has cleared the Police Housing Township project, under which close to 45,000 residential […]
MSRDC Seeks Approval For Rs 16,000-Crore Plan To Widen Mumbai–Pune Expressway To 10 Lanes By 2030
December 3, 2025: The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has put forward a major proposal to the state government to upgrade the Mumbai–Pune Expressway into a 10-lane corridor by 2029–30. The revised expansion plan, costing Rs 16,000 crore, marks a substantial shift from the earlier eight-lane design. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) was presented […]
Maharashtra Approves Large-Scale Redevelopment Of Ageing MHADA Colonies Ahead Of Lottery
November 28, 2025: The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a major proposal to redevelop ageing MHADA colonies across Mumbai, marking a significant step toward replacing decades-old residential blocks with safer, modern housing. The initiative aims to upgrade living conditions for thousands of middle- and lower-income families who have long struggled with outdated infrastructure and cramped homes. […]
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 […]
Uttan-Virar Sea Link Gets Cabinet Nod For Revised Design, Saving Over Rs 30,000 Crore
November 05, 2025: The Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has approved the revised design and cost structure of the ambitious Uttan-Virar Sea Link project. The redesigned plan, which reduces the number of lanes from eight to six and scales down the width of ramps and supporting structures, is expected […]
Virar–Alibaug Multimodal Corridor Gets State Cabinet Nod
September 4, 2025: The Maharashtra cabinet has approved the ambitious Virar–Alibaug Multimodal Corridor, a mega infrastructure project set to transform connectivity across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). According to reports, the state government has sanctioned Rs 22,250 crore for immediate land acquisition, with overall administrative approval fixed at Rs 37,013 crore. Designed as a 126.3 […]
State Government Clears BEST’s Rs 3,400 Crore Proposal To Modernise Power Network
September 3, 2025: In a significant move to modernise Mumbai’s electricity distribution system, the Maharashtra cabinet has approved Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport’s (BEST) proposal to seek financial assistance of approximately Rs 3,400 crore from the Centre for an extensive power infrastructure upgrade. According to a government resolution (GR) passed during the recent cabinet meeting, […]
BEST To Approach Centre For Rs 3,400 Crore To Upgrade Power Infrastructure
September 2, 2025: The Maharashtra state cabinet has approved the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking’s plan to seek nearly Rs 3,400 crore from the Centre to modernise its electricity distribution system, aiming to reduce losses and improve supply efficiency. “The cabinet has decided to recommend submission of the detailed project report worth Rs […]