MMRDA unveils 350 sq km development plan on city’s harbour line

18 Sep 2023 CW Team

Mukherjee, speaking at an event organised by the industry group Naredco, shared, "MMRDA has proposed the creation of a new urban enclave where the MTHL will connect. The MTHL project is poised to be a game-changer."

This envisioned "urban enclave" will encompass a vast area of 350 square kilometres. To put this in perspective, Mumbai covers over 600 square kilometres, Navi Mumbai spans 344 square kilometres, and the neighbouring Naina city, being planned by Cidco, stretches over 370 square kilometres.

Mukherjee clarified that this proposed development differs from Naina and refrained from disclosing additional specifics. He also highlighted MMRDA's intention to prioritize infrastructure like transportation connectivity before the construction of buildings, setting it apart from many other settlements in the country.

Mukherjee went on to explain the significant economic impact of the MTHL and NMIA projects, asserting that each is expected to contribute an additional 1 percentage point to the national GDP, thereby elevating the Navi Mumbai region into a thriving hub of economic activity. Drawing a parallel, he noted that the Bandra Kurla Complex business district developed by MMRDA a few decades ago and spanning 160 hectares, currently contributes 2.8% of the national GDP.

Furthermore, Mukherjee expressed that 2025 will mark a pivotal year in the city's infrastructure development journey, highlighting that numerous ongoing projects will come to fruition around that time. He also shared that the NMIA is scheduled for completion by the end of 2024.

According to a high-ranking official, the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) has put forth plans to establish a sprawling settlement covering 350 square kilometres along the city's harbour. Sanjay Mukherjee, the commissioner of MMRDA, unveiled this ambitious vision emphasizing the authority's goal of transforming the region into the country's fastest-growing centre over the next decade. This transformation is anticipated to be driven by the forthcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) and the Mumbai Transharbour Link (MTHL).Mukherjee, speaking at an event organised by the industry group Naredco, shared, MMRDA has proposed the creation of a new urban enclave where the MTHL will connect. The MTHL project is poised to be a game-changer.This envisioned urban enclave will encompass a vast area of 350 square kilometres. To put this in perspective, Mumbai covers over 600 square kilometres, Navi Mumbai spans 344 square kilometres, and the neighbouring Naina city, being planned by Cidco, stretches over 370 square kilometres.Mukherjee clarified that this proposed development differs from Naina and refrained from disclosing additional specifics. He also highlighted MMRDA's intention to prioritize infrastructure like transportation connectivity before the construction of buildings, setting it apart from many other settlements in the country.Mukherjee went on to explain the significant economic impact of the MTHL and NMIA projects, asserting that each is expected to contribute an additional 1 percentage point to the national GDP, thereby elevating the Navi Mumbai region into a thriving hub of economic activity. Drawing a parallel, he noted that the Bandra Kurla Complex business district developed by MMRDA a few decades ago and spanning 160 hectares, currently contributes 2.8% of the national GDP.Furthermore, Mukherjee expressed that 2025 will mark a pivotal year in the city's infrastructure development journey, highlighting that numerous ongoing projects will come to fruition around that time. He also shared that the NMIA is scheduled for completion by the end of 2024.

Infrastructure Urban

02 Jun 2026

VECV Sales Rise 7.8 Per Cent In May 2026

VE Commercial Vehicles recorded sales of 7,978 units in May 2026, compared to 7,401 units in May 2025, registering growth of 7.8 per cent. This included 7,789 units from the Eicher brand and 189 units from the Volvo brand.Eicher branded trucks and buses reported sales of 7,789 units during the month, up 7.3 per cent from 7,258 units a year earlier. In the domestic commercial vehicle market, Eicher sales rose 9.1 per cent to 7,375 units from 6,758 units in May 2025.Exports declined 17.2 per cent to 414 units from 500 units in the corresponding month last year. Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses recor..

Infrastructure Urban

02 Jun 2026

Table Space Strengthens DESYN Leadership Team

Table Space has announced strategic leadership appointments within DESYN, its integrated Design and Build business, as it looks to strengthen operations across key enterprise and GCC markets in India. DESYN was launched as a strategic extension of Table Space’s workspace solutions portfolio to meet rising demand for agile, high-quality and rapidly deployable enterprise workspaces.Shruti Ookabhoy has joined DESYN as Executive Director and will lead the Design vertical, focusing on design capability, operational excellence and team development across markets. She brings over 22 years of experi..

Infrastructure Transport

02 Jun 2026

Concord Associate Bags Rs 2.79 Bn Kavach Order

Concord Control Systems said its associate company, Progota India, has received a Rs 2.79 bn domestic order from Indian Railways for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of on-board Kavach 4.0 loco equipment.The order is scheduled for execution within 12 months and strengthens Concord’s role in India’s railway safety and signalling ecosystem. Kavach is India’s indigenous automatic train protection system, designed to improve operational safety by helping prevent signal passing at danger and reducing collision risks.Gaurav Lath, Joint Managing Director, Concord Control Syst..