CIDCO Charts Infrastructure-Led Path To Manage Maharashtra’s Urban Expansion
The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) of Maharashtra has outlined a long-term approach to guide and stabilise urban growth across the state through infrastructure-led and sustainable planning. Established to ease congestion and socio-economic pressure in older urban centres, CIDCO’s mandate focuses on developing self-reliant cities supported by integrated physical and social infrastructure. At the […]
Navi Mumbai, Greater Mumbai & Thane Shine In Ease Of Living Rankings, Reflecting Maharashtra’s Urban Strength
Maharashtra has reinforced its position as a frontrunner in urban liveability, with four of its cities featuring in the top 10 of India’s Ease of Living rankings released as part of the Economic Survey 2025–26. While Pune topped the national list, Navi Mumbai secured the second position, Greater Mumbai ranked third, and Thane placed seventh, […]
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 […]
MMR To Get 200-Nautical-Mile Waterway Network Linking Suburbs, Navi Mumbai Airport
January 10, 2026: The Maharashtra government is planning an extensive water transport network of nearly 200 nautical miles to improve connectivity across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), linking distant suburbs with the Navi Mumbai International Airport and key business districts such as Nariman Point. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the proposed waterways could eventually cater […]
Metro Boost, Affordable Housing, Clean Cities: Fadnavis Outlines Urban Vision
In a major step towards reshaping urban infrastructure and enhancing public welfare, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to advancing metro networks, reforming housing policy, and scaling up cleanliness initiatives. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Fadnavis shared key highlights from a high-level review meeting held at Sahyadri […]