In a move to enhance infrastructure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde revealed a comprehensive plan for Thane and Kalyan. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority’s annual budget of Rs 48,000 crore will drive this transformation. Thane is designated as a ‘Mobility Hub,’ while Kalyan is poised to become a ‘future-ready advanced urban center’ with upgraded connectivity and sustainable development initiatives.
Recognizing Thane’s significance as a gateway to Mumbai, substantial funds of Rs 12,000 crore to Rs 13,000 crore have been allocated for its infrastructure development. The ambitious 12-km Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project, costing Rs 18,838 crore, has been approved by the MMRDA. Additionally, allocations have been made for the extension of Metro lines and key road projects to bolster connectivity and ease traffic congestion in the region.
Deputy Chief Minister Shinde emphasized major infrastructure expansion in Kalyan-Dombivli with a budget ranging from Rs 2,500 crore to Rs 3,500 crore. The Kalyan Ring Road project, aimed at alleviating traffic congestion, has been allocated Rs 600 crore. Various metro projects are set to establish Kalyan as a pivotal transit hub, enhancing regional connectivity and supporting urban growth.
To address water scarcity, Deputy CM Shinde prioritized strengthening water supply infrastructure through projects like Poshir and Shilar dams. The government is also implementing an integrated transport plan to tackle traffic congestion, including a 337-km Metro network, pod taxi systems, and other transport solutions across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
