Mumbai Faces Mounting Construction Waste Crisis As 2026 Disposal Rules Loom
August 13, 2025: Mumbai’s skyline is rising fast, but so is its construction and demolition (C&D) waste. The city produces around 10,000 tonnes of debris daily, a figure expected to double with ongoing redevelopment and infrastructure projects. Until recently, unchecked dumping has choked wetlands, mangroves, and vacant plots. Stalin, director of Vanashakti, noted, “Salt pan […]
Chief Minister To Unveil Multiple Projects Today; Metro-3 Launch Expected By August End
August 12, 2025: On the eve of Independence Day and with local body elections imminent, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is set to preside over a series of infrastructure inaugurations across Mumbai. The events will showcase developments ranging from flyovers and bridges to a motormen training centre and redeveloped housing. However, the much-anticipated third phase of […]
Land Use For 70-Hectare Coastal Road Reclamation Still Under Review By BMC
August 11, 2025: More than a year after the opening of the first phase of the Mumbai Coastal Road, running from Marine Drive to Worli, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has yet to decide how substantial reclaimed land parcels will be utilised, The Indian Express has reported. The project reclaimed a total of 110 hectares […]
Goregaon’s Veer Savarkar Flyover Demolition Proposal Triggers Strong Local Backlash
August 7, 2025: A proposal to demolish the Veer Savarkar Flyover in Goregaon West has drawn sharp criticism from local political leaders and daily commuters. On Wednesday, opposition party representatives vowed to resist the plan through all available means, citing concerns over worsening traffic congestion and the premature removal of crucial infrastructure. The flyover, which […]
BMC Plans Big Manpower Push For Rs 16,621-Crore VDLR Project
August 5, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to strengthen its Bridges Department with the proposed deployment of nearly 200 additional engineers to supervise the ambitious Versova–Dahisar Link Road (VDLR) project. This move comes as the department faces mounting pressure from multiple large-scale works, including the Goregaon–Mulund Link Road (GMLR), the Madh–Versova bridge, […]
CM Fadnavis Reviews Key Mumbai Projects, Pushes For Faster Completion
August 5, 2025: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday reviewed 30 major infrastructure projects in Mumbai, directing that each be completed within three years of commencement to avoid unnecessary delays. The meeting, held in the War Room at Mantralaya, was attended by Chief Secretary Rajesh Kumar, Chief Economic Advisor Praveen Pardeshi, senior officials, and district […]
“Metro Woman” Ashwini Bhide Stresses Democratic Approach In Mumbai’s Mega Infra Projects
August 1, 2025: Ashwini Bhide, Principal Secretary to the Maharashtra Chief Minister and widely recognised as Mumbai’s “Metro Woman,” emphasised the importance of democratic engagement while executing large-scale infrastructure projects. Speaking at News18 SheShakti 2025 in Mumbai on Thursday, she said that criticism must be viewed constructively, not silenced. “Criticism is a positive input. I […]
Mumbai Real Estate Remains Resilient In July Amid Strong Demand, Infrastructure Push
August 1, 2025: Mumbai, India’s largest and most expensive property market, maintained a steady performance in July, supported by strong end-user demand and a growing inclination towards larger, premium homes. The city’s ongoing infrastructure development and stable interest levels have helped sustain momentum, even after the hike in property prices and ready reckoner rates implemented […]
Goregaon-Mulund Tunnel Work Stalled Over Tree Removal Approval
July 31, 2025: A day after the Supreme Court granted in-principle approval for the felling of 95 trees in Goregaon’s Film City for the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has stressed the urgent need for formal clearance to proceed with excavation at the tunnel launching site. Civic officials warned that […]
BMC Plans Pumping Station, Underground Tank To Ease Waterlogging At Express Highway’s T Junction
July 31, 2025: In a bid to tackle persistent waterlogging issues in the eastern suburbs and ensure smooth traffic flow on the Eastern Express Highway, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced plans to build a mini-pumping station with an underground holding tank at Mankhurd. Civic officials stated that the pumping station will be situated […]