The jurisdiction of Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has finally been extended to Palghar, Vasai, Kalyan, Bhiwandi, Ambarnath, Karjat, Khalapur, Pen and Alibaug.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis tabled a resolution to this effect which was approved by the legislature on Thursday. MMRDA will now be the planning authority for these areas in Palghar, Thane and Raigad districts where several infrastructure works such as Surya water supply scheme and multi-model corridor are being implemented by MMRDA. "There is huge spending on these projects by MMRDA, but the local self-governments' rights will remain intact. These bodies are empowered," said CM.