Category: Infrastructure

SRA Drops 181 Joint Venture Slum Redevelopment Projects Across Mumbai

May 13, 2026

In a major policy shift that could redefine Mumbai’s slum redevelopment strategy, the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has scrapped 181 out of 228 joint venture (JV) redevelopment projects that were earlier planned in partnership with multiple state-run agencies. The decision comes nearly two years after the Maharashtra government initiated a large-scale redevelopment model involving agencies […]

SRA Drops 181 Joint Venture Slum Redevelopment Projects Across Mumbaimore

Bombay HC draws line on delayed NOC demands near defence zones

Maharashtra Govt Moves Supreme Court Over 254-Acre Mira-Bhayander Land Dispute

May 11, 2026

One of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s most strategically significant land disputes is now heading towards a larger constitutional battle, as the Maharashtra government prepares to challenge the Bombay High Court’s order over nearly 254.88 acres of land in Mira-Bhayander. The high-value land parcel, located within one of MMR’s fastest-transforming urban corridors, has triggered a major […]

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Labour crunch slows Mumbai’s realty momentum

May 9, 2026

Mumbai’s real estate sector is entering a phase where execution has become as critical as approvals and funding. Across the city, developers are facing mounting pressure due to labour shortages, rising construction expenses and interruptions in material supply chains. What initially appeared to be a temporary disruption is now beginning to reflect deeper structural concerns […]

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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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LDA’s Anantnagar Scheme: 498 Residential Plots Open for Allotment in Phase 2

May 4, 2026

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has announced a significant opportunity for homebuyers and investors with the launch of the second phase of its Anantnagar residential plotted development scheme. A total of 498 residential plots will be made available through an online registration process starting April 28, with the window open until May 27. This initiative […]

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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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BMC tightens construction waste tracking in Mumbai

April 28, 2026

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 […]

BMC tightens construction waste tracking in Mumbaimore