CM Fadnavis orders for timely completion of Mumbai Metro, twin tunnel and Dharavi redevelopment projects

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday directed government agencies to expedite the completion of major infrastructure projects including the Mumbai Metro twin tunnel projects the Dharavi redevelopment project and other pending developments across the state an official statement saidHe stated that such projects are essential for the states economic growth and prosperityThe meeting was held to review several major infrastructure projects across Maharashtra including Metro Lines 2B 2 5 6 7A and 9 in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region the SewriWorli Elevated Corridor Pune Metro Line 3 Pune Ring Road Mula and Mutha River Rejuvenation Project VirarAlibaug Multimodal Corridor BandraVersova Sea Link GoregaonMulund Link Road ThaneBorivali Twin Tunnel Project Dharavi Redevelopment Project and BDD Chawl Redevelopment schemesSpeaking at the Infrastructure Chief Ministers War Room Meeting held at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai Fadnavis instructed officials to remove hurdles delaying projects and ensure contractors complete work within the prescribed timelinesThe Chief Minister said infrastructure projects should be completed within three to threeandahalf years under all circumstancesHe directed authorities to consider a contractors track record while awarding new projects and warned that contractors who repeatedly fail to meet deadlines should not be given additional government workAccording to the statement CM Fadnavis stated that delays in infrastructure projects lead to financial losses for both the nation and the state and therefore cannot be acceptedFocus on Dharavi redevelopmentReviewing the Dharavi Redevelopment Project the Chief Minister directed officials to provide State GST concessions to entrepreneurs operating in DharaviHe said the move would strengthen local businesses and help bring Dharavis informal economy into the formal economic systemFadnavis also stated that matters already covered under the projects tender conditions should not be repeatedly placed before the Cabinet Instead implementing agencies should resolve issues through coordination with concerned departmentsPush for BDD chawl redevelopmentThe Chief Minister reviewed the redevelopment of BDD Chawls at NM Joshi Marg Worli and NaigaonHe instructed authorities to provide rent assistance to eligible residents and quickly take possession of existing structures so that redevelopment work can begin without further delayFasttracking tunnel and sea link projectsFadnavis directed officials to closely monitor progress on the ThaneBorivali Twin Tunnel Project and set threemonthly targets for constructionHe also instructed agencies to complete the GoregaonMulund Twin Tunnel Project by January 2029 noting that it would significantly improve connectivity between Mumbais eastern and western suburbsThe Chief Minister further ordered the acceleration of work on the BandraVersova Sea Link project and called for the removal of all obstacles affecting its progressLand acquisition for VirarAlibaug CorridorReviewing the VirarAlibaug Multimodal Corridor Fadnavis instructed officials to speed up land acquisitionHe observed that land values along the corridor would rise significantly after completion and suggested that the government develop a strategy to utilise this increase in valueHe also proposed identifying special zones along the corridor and inviting investors to establish specialised industrial clustersPune ring road and metro expansionThe Chief Minister directed authorities to expedite work on the Pune Ring Road and ensure that land is made available for the Mula and Mutha River Rejuvenation ProjectWith Punes metro network continuing to expand he also recommended introducing an integrated ticketing system to improve passenger convenienceWater supply concernsFadnavis instructed the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation and the Water Supply Department to work together to resolve pending issues related to water distributionHe emphasised the need to ensure a reliable and adequate water supply for residents of the citySenior government officials including Chief Secretary Rajesh Agrawal and senior representatives from various departments and infrastructure agencies attended the review meeting