Dharavi Residents Reject Relocation To Mulund, Demand Rehabilitation Within Dharavi
October 31, 2025: A growing movement under the banner of the ‘Dharavi Bachao Andolan’ has strongly opposed the state government’s decision to rehabilitate ineligible Dharavi residents on Mulund’s salt pan land, demanding that all residents be given houses within Dharavi itself. The Maharashtra government recently cleared the way for construction on a 41.5-acre salt pan […]
Bandra Reclamation’s Rs 1 Lakh Crore Makeover To Create ‘Bandra Bay’ — Mumbai’s New Coastal Landmark
October 30, 2025: Mumbai’s Bandra Reclamation is poised for a dramatic transformation into a high-end waterfront district, soon to be branded as ‘Bandra Bay’, reshaping the city’s western skyline. Once a government housing colony, the precinct is now the focus of a Rs 1 lakh crore cluster redevelopment plan that envisions luxury towers, a marina, […]
Supreme Court Puts Maharashtra’s Infra Projects Under Scrutiny Over Afforestation Failures
October 30, 2025: India’s green cover crisis has deepened, with Global Forest Watch reporting a loss of 2.3 million hectares of tree cover between 2001 and 2024. A recent Lancet study revealed that the country accounts for 26 percent of global air pollution-related deaths, underscoring the urgent need for environmental accountability. The Supreme Court’s strong […]
MMRDA To Adopt CIDCO And MIDC Land Acquisition Models For Third Mumbai Development
October 24, 2025: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is set to replicate the land acquisition frameworks used by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) and Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) for the proposed Third Mumbai, officially known as the Karnala-Sai-Chirner (KSC) New Town. The project, spread across 323.44 sq km, will cover […]
Bombay HC Forms Panel To Fast-Track Boundary Wall Around Sanjay Gandhi National Park
October 23, 2025: The Bombay High Court has constituted a high-powered committee (HPC) to expedite the construction of a boundary wall around the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) to prevent further encroachments and safeguard what it described as the “crown jewel” of Mumbai and Thane. The panel, led by Justice Dilip B. Bhosale, former Chief […]
Mumbai Metro Line 8 To Link City’s Two Airports
October 18, 2025: The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has submitted the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Rs 23,000 crore Mumbai Metro Line 8 — also known as the Gold Line — to the Maharashtra government for evaluation and approval. The 34.89-km corridor aims to establish a seamless high-speed metro link between Chhatrapati […]
New High-Rise Rules To Accelerate Mumbai’s Redevelopment And Urban Renewal
October 13, 2025: Mumbai’s redevelopment landscape is set for a major boost as the Maharashtra government eases approval norms for high-rises up to 180 metres. The revised policy shifts oversight from multiple agencies to the city’s civic administration, a move expected to simplify clearances and fast-track urban renewal projects across the metropolis. Under the new […]
Maharashtra Approves Cluster-Based Slum Redevelopment Policy To Transform Mumbai’s Informal Settlements
October 08, 2025: The Maharashtra government has approved a new cluster-based slum redevelopment policy for Mumbai, marking a major step toward transforming the city’s informal settlements into planned urban communities. The decision, cleared by the state cabinet on October 7, envisions converting slum clusters spread over 50 acres or more into integrated housing projects with […]
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 […]
Maharashtra Mandates Telecom Infrastructure In All New Buildings
September 22, 2025: The Maharashtra state government has made it mandatory for all new buildings to have inbuilt telecommunication infrastructure, including a telecom room and a structured wiring system. This will ensure that tenants and owners can access reliable digital services, similar to other essential utilities such as water, electricity, and fire safety. Municipal corporations […]