Digital Disconnect In Mumbai’s New Metro Highlights Gaps In City’s Infrastructure Vision
October 10, 2025: Commuters on Mumbai’s newly operational Aqua Line of the underground metro are finding themselves forced into an involuntary digital detox. Mobile network services remain largely unavailable along the 33.5-kilometre route, an issue that has persisted for months despite repeated complaints on social media and at station counters. While living without connectivity for […]
HC Clears Way For MSRDC’s Commercial Development Plans At Bandra Reclamation
August 28, 2025: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday delivered a significant ruling permitting the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) to proceed with commercial development on 24 acres of reclaimed land in Bandra. The plot, originally earmarked for the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, had been entangled in prolonged litigation after two public interest petitions sought […]
Why Mumbai Faces Flooding Every Monsoon Despite Heavy Investments
August 20, 2025: Every year, Mumbai struggles with severe flooding during the monsoon, raising questions over why crores spent on drainage projects have not provided lasting relief. Experts point out that the challenge lies not only in funds but also in outdated infrastructure, incomplete projects, and mounting climate pressures. The Brihanmumbai Storm Water Disposal System […]
CM Fadnavis: Mumbai Will Retain Its Unique Character s ‘Third Mumbai’ Rises
August 14, 2025: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasised on Wednesday that Mumbai does not need to emulate cities like Singapore or Shanghai, instead asserting that other cities should aspire to be like Mumbai. Speaking at the CNN-News18 Townhall, Mumbai edition, Fadnavis said, “Mumbai will remain Mumbai — why should we try to make it […]
Government Proposes Relocation Of High-Frequency Towers To Ease Building Restrictions
August 13, 2025: The state government has written to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) proposing to relocate the transmission towers from Dahisar to Gorai at no cost to the authority. This marks the fourth such communication from the government to the Centre, urging a swift resolution to the long-pending issue. The high-frequency communication equipment, […]
South Mumbai Gears Up For Traffic Spike Ahead Of Coastal Road Promenade Opening
August 1, 2025: With the Coastal Road promenade fully constructed but yet to receive a formal inauguration date, residents living along the coastline of South Mumbai are preparing for an anticipated spike in traffic and parking issues. On Thursday, representatives from the Breach Candy Residents’ Forum (BCRF), Nepean Sea Road Citizens Forum (NRCF), and Worli […]
Mumbai’s Urban Planning Should Focus On Daily Realities
July 19, 2025: Mumbai is a city constantly evolving—an urban expanse steadily upgrading itself through ambitious infrastructure projects. The intent is commendable and necessary for a metropolis of its scale. As arterial roads in areas such as Andheri, Dadar, Ghatkopar and Kurla undergo major works, the vision for a modern, more connected city is clear. […]
Building Mumbai Responsibly: Why Safety Must Keep Pace With Progress
July 3, 2025: Mumbai is on the move. The city’s skyline is constantly evolving, dotted with cranes, construction sites, and new infrastructure that promises transformation. It’s a sign of progress, of ambition. Yet, within this forward momentum lies an opportunity — to ensure that the pace of development is matched by an equal commitment to […]
Extra FSI Is Not The Answer, Says Gadgil; Calls For Satellite Towns Instead
Senior Congress leader and urban planner Anant Gadgil has called on the government to halt granting additional Floor Space Index (FSI) in major cities like Mumbai and Pune, which are increasingly trapped in a “chakravyuha” of congested flyovers and roads. Speaking to PTI, Gadgil warned that the excessive concrete replacing natural soil reduces water percolation, […]
Dharavi Residents Rally For Equitable Housing Rights
Dharavi, one of Asia’s largest informal settlements, is an economic powerhouse with diverse industries — ranging from pottery and leatherwork to recycling and garment manufacturing — generating an estimated annual turnover of Rs 10,000 crore. This intricate web of informal and formal enterprises has woven Dharavi deeply into Mumbai’s economic fabric. However, ongoing redevelopment plans […]