Category: Mumbai

Vertical Slums, Silent Crisis

May 7, 2026

Mumbai’s growth story is no longer horizontal—it is rising vertically, quietly and without control. Across pockets like Govandi, Kurla, and Bandra East, informal settlements are no longer limited to ground-plus-one structures. They are evolving into multi-storey, unauthorized buildings—what many now call “slum skyscrapers.” This transformation is not just physical; it reflects a deeper imbalance between […]

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BMC moves towards 3D governance with Mumbai digital twin

May 6, 2026

In a significant step towards data-driven urban management, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun integrating a three-dimensional digital model of Mumbai with its core civic systems. This initiative aims to bring multiple municipal departments onto a unified digital platform, improving both transparency and operational efficiency. The digital twin of Mumbai will initially be connected […]

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MahaRERA Tightens Grip on Non-Compliant Projects

In a decisive regulatory push, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has initiated action against 8,212 housing projects for failing to submit mandatory quarterly progress reports (QPRs) within stipulated timelines. The move underscores a sharper regulatory lens on compliance and transparency, particularly across key markets like the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Out of the […]

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Air India Building Deal Signals Strategic Shift in Mumbai’s Administrative Core

May 2, 2026

The Maharashtra government’s move to acquire the iconic Air India building is more than a routine real estate transaction—it reflects a calculated shift in how the state is planning its administrative future. With ₹1,600 crore already transferred by the Finance Department to the Public Works Department, the process has clearly entered its final stage. The […]

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Narrow Roads, Taller Ambitions

May 1, 2026

Mumbai’s redevelopment story is entering a decisive phase, where long-standing physical constraints are being redefined by policy intent. The civic body’s move to relax building height restrictions linked to road width under DCPR 2034 is not just a regulatory adjustment—it is a strategic shift that could reshape how the city grows, rebuilds, and utilises its […]

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500 Unsafe Buildings, One Clear Message: Accountability Has Arrived

April 29, 2026

In a decisive move that shifts the conversation from negligence to accountability, the civic administration in Navi Mumbai has identified 500 buildings as unsafe, triggering immediate evacuation notices. The action follows a detailed, department-wise structural survey and aligns with directives issued by the high court—marking a stronger enforcement phase in urban safety governance. The buildings […]

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Locking Inventory, Enforcing Accountability: SRA’s New Playbook

April 28, 2026

In a decisive shift towards enforcement-led governance, Mumbai’s Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has moved beyond directives to action—freezing developers’ sale inventory to secure transit rent for slum dwellers. For the first time, sale flats equivalent to three years’ rent are being locked in as financial security, ensuring that eligible beneficiaries are not left vulnerable to […]

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From paperwork to portal: Maharashtra resets housing society registration

Maharashtra has initiated a decisive administrative shift by moving cooperative housing society registrations to a fully digital framework. Through the Aaple Sarkar Portal, the state’s cooperation department is aiming to reduce delays, limit the role of intermediaries, and bring greater transparency into the system. The reform is anchored in efficiency. By digitising submissions, documentation, and […]

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BMC tightens construction waste tracking in Mumbai

Mumbai’s fast-paced redevelopment has brought construction and demolition (C&D) waste into sharper focus, prompting the civic body to introduce a more disciplined and accountable system. In response, a structured Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been implemented to regulate waste management across projects, making segregation at source and real-time tracking of waste movement mandatory. Clear segregation […]

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Bigger rehab homes proposed for Dharavi, but clarity still awaited

April 26, 2026

Mumbai’s redevelopment narrative is entering a more ambitious phase, with the state proposing a significant increase in rehabilitation housing sizes under the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP). The revised framework offers eligible residents homes ranging from 500 sq ft to 754 sq ft carpet area, marking a notable jump from the earlier 400 sq ft provision […]

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