MMRDA Plans To Use BMC Housing For PAPs Of Sewri Worli Connector
August 19, 2025: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is preparing a fresh proposal to resolve the long-pending rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R) issues concerning project-affected persons (PAPs) linked to the under-construction Sewri-Worli Connector. According to sources in Mantralaya, the authority is considering offering alternative accommodation to displaced families from Prabhadevi through a Brihanmumbai Municipal […]
Aerocity Project Gains Momentum As Navi Mumbai Airport Nears Launch
August 19, 2025: With the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) set to begin operations in September, the state government has accelerated plans for a 667-acre Aerocity near the site. The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has floated a tender to appoint a consultant for preparing the Aerocity Master Plan, which will earmark around 123 […]
From Banking To Bureaucracy: SVR Srinivas On Leading Mumbai’s City-Wide Transformation
August 7, 2025: In an exclusive interview with Indian Masterminds, senior IAS officer S.V.R. Srinivas (1991 batch, Maharashtra cadre) reflected on his remarkable journey from modest beginnings to leading some of India’s most transformative urban infrastructure projects. Currently spearheading the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, Mr Srinivas described it as the most complex and demanding assignment of […]
Ulwe Coastal Road To Boost Navi Mumbai Connectivity Ahead Of NMIA Launch
July 25, 2025: As Navi Mumbai gears up for a major upgrade in regional connectivity, the Ulwe Coastal Road (UCR) is emerging as a game-changing infrastructure project for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Spanning 5.8 kilometres, the six-lane highway includes a 1.2-kilometre elevated stretch, currently under construction by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco). […]
India’s Longest Sea Bridge, Atal Setu, Redefines Connectivity And Commute For Mumbai
July 25, 2025: The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, formerly known as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), has emerged as a monumental achievement in India’s infrastructure landscape. Spanning 21.8 km — including 16.5 km over the sea — it is the longest sea bridge in India and the 12th longest globally. Inaugurated […]
Atal Setu Undergoes Urgent Repairs Amid Safety & Environmental Concerns
July 5, 2025: The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), also known as the Atal Setu, has recently come under scrutiny following public reports highlighting the absence of a crucial vision barrier panel and early signs of road surface wear. In response, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) swiftly initiated repair works, reflecting the urgent […]
Navi Mumbai International Airport Emerges As Transport Mega-Hub With Bullet Train Terminal
India’s next high-speed rail venture, connecting Mumbai and Hyderabad, is set to redefine intercity travel with the announcement of its terminal station, integrating into the under-construction Navi Mumbai International Airport. This strategic convergence promises to transform the terminal into a multimodal transport hub, linking seamlessly with the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) and the emerging […]
BMC’s Road Projects Attract Investors To Navi Mumbai’s Real Estate
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has completed several important road infrastructure projects, driving Navi Mumbai’s real estate sector to enter a revolutionary age. Along with improving access to Mumbai, the projects also uncover enormous real estate potential, especially in the premium market. Navi Mumbai is becoming a sophisticated retreat for affluent buyers and investors looking […]
MMRDA’s Vision: Transforming Mumbai’s Connectivity To Fuel Retail & Real Estate Growth
Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, IAS, Metropolitan Commissioner of MMRDA, presented an ambitious infrastructure vision at The Economic Times Great India Retail Summit 2025 to propel Mumbai’s commercial and retail growth. He underlined that accessibility and connection are the foundations of a flourishing retail sector during a keynote address titled “Connectivity to Commerce: How MMRDA is Powering […]
MMRDA Discloses ₹1,102.75 Crore Infrastructure Project To Ease Mumbai-Pune Corridor Congestion
In a major push to decongest one of Maharashtra’s busiest travel corridors, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has announced an ambitious ₹1,102.75 crore infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity between Mumbai and Pune. Scheduled for completion by February 2027, the project will introduce two elevated corridors, seamlessly linking the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link […]