Chairing a meeting of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), Shinde approved a massive outlay aimed at addressing rapid urbanisation and strengthening connectivity
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. File Pic
In a major infrastructure push for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday announced a Rs 48,000 crore transformation plan for Thane and Kalyan, positioning the two cities as key growth engines of the region.
Chairing a meeting of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), Shinde approved a massive outlay aimed at addressing rapid urbanisation and strengthening connectivity.
Thane will be developed as a ‘Mobility Hub’, with Rs 12,000–13,000 crore earmarked for major infrastructure works. The ambitious 12-km Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project has received administrative approval worth Rs 18,838 crore, with Rs 3,000 crore allocated for 2026-27.
Metro connectivity will get a boost with the extension of Metro 4 (Wadala–Kasarvadavali), Metro 4A (up to Gaimukh) and Metro 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar–Vikhroli). In addition, Rs 1,025 crore has been allocated for the first phase of the Thane Coastal Road and Rs 880 crore for the Anand Nagar–Saket elevated road. Funds have also been set aside for the beautification of Railadevi and Masunda lakes and Rs 214 crore for the Kolshet–Kalher creek bridge.
Massive push for Kalyan-Dombivli
Meanwhile, Kalyan-Dombivli has been allocated Rs 2,500–3,500 crore to transform it into a ‘Future-Ready Advanced Urban Centre’. Rs 600 crore has been sanctioned for the Kalyan Ring Road project. Metro 5 (Bhiwandi–Kalyan), Metro 5A (Ulhasnagar extension) and Metro 14 (Kanjurmarg–Badlapur) are expected to strengthen its role as a transit hub. The Rs 584 crore Airoli–Katai Naka road will enhance connectivity with Navi Mumbai.
Shinde also directed officials to fast-track the Poshir and Shilar dam projects to tackle water scarcity. Across the MMR, an integrated mobility plan featuring a 337-km Metro network, pod taxis, boat taxis, flyovers and underground roads is being rolled out to ease congestion.
Mumbai Climate Week 2026: MMRDA signs strategic MoUs to accelerate low-carbon urban transformation
The MMRDA on Wednesday participated in Mumbai Climate Week 2026, India’s first global forum bringing together multiple stakeholders to accelerate climate action and sustainable urban development.
During the event, MMRDA signed several strategic agreements with leading national and international organisations to boost climate resilience, low-carbon urban transformation, and sustainable metropolitan planning across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
Key partnerships include
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP): A Strategic Letter of Intent to advance metropolitan climate action, with focus on heat mitigation, urban cooling, nature-based solutions, and resilience, alongside development of a Climate Action Vision and Metropolitan Climate Action Plan.
Urban Land Institute (ULI): Strategic MoU establishing a long-term global knowledge partnership on land use planning, real estate development, and infrastructure-led metropolitan growth.
C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group: Partnership to accelerate climate action, resilience building, and low-carbon urban transformation across MMR.
World Resources Institute India (WRI India): Knowledge partnership to support evidence-based, climate-resilient, sustainable, and inclusive metropolitan planning.
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability: Strategic MoU to strengthen governance frameworks, climate action planning, and sustainable urban transformation.
On the occasion, a commemorative stamp marking Mumbai Climate Week was also released, underscoring the city’s focus on climate-conscious development and collaborative urban sustainability initiatives.
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