In order to provide planned development to the entire region of Mumbai and its nearby suburbs, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) was formed in 1975. The MMRDA body was given the responsibility of planning and coordinating the development activities in the entire region. The MMRDA is governed by the Maharashtra urban development minister. The MMRDA is also responsible for the growth of new urban centres, implementation and execution of strategic projects and to make efforts to project the MMR as an economically developed region, by providing high-grade infrastructure and standard of living to the residents.
MMRDA: Roles and responsibilities
- Preparation of regional development plans like MMRDA Thane looks at development plans of Thane.
- Providing financial assistance for significant regional projects.
- Providing help to the local authorities and their infrastructure projects.
- Coordinating and executing of projects and/or schemes in the MMR.
- Restricting any activity that could adversely affect appropriate development of the MMR.
- Monitoring key projects and suggesting improvements, in sectors like transport, housing, water supply and the environment.
Source: MMRDA website
Jurisdiction of MMRDA
The MMRDA has jurisdiction over 4,355 sq km of area, which consists of:
Eight municipal corporations:
- Greater Mumbai
- Thane
- Kalyan-Dombivali
- Navi Mumbai
- Ulhasnagar
- Bhiwandi-Nizampur
- Vasai-Virar
- Mira-Bhayandar
Nine municipal councils:
More than 1,000 villages in Thane and Raigad districts.
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MMRDA: Major projects
MMRDA unveils plans to develop six growth centres in MMR
To strengthen the socio-economic structure of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), the MMRDA has proposed development of six growth centres in Alibaug, Bhiwandi, Kalyan and Thane districts. The authority in a release has mentioned that this project will be completed in 25 years.
The growth centres are going to developed in Kharbav, Poynad, Angaon, Sape, Amba and Kalyan.
MMRDA to extend eastern freeway till Thane
Traveling to Thane from South Mumbai is being made easier with the MMRDA deciding to extend the Eastern Freeway from Chheda Nagar junction to Thane via elevated road Kamraj Nagar, Ramabai Colony and Ghatkopar, mentioned an Indian Express report. Having two north and two south bound lanes, the Eastern expressway presently starts from P D’mello Road in South Mumbai and ends at Shivaji Nagar, Chembur. According to the initial plan, the Eastern expressway was to be extended till Ghatkopar but it was deferred owing to destruction of mangroves and a slum pocket coming in the way of the project. However, this has been resolved now.
Mumbai Metro
MMRDA in its budget for 2022-23 has earmarked Rs 6,250 crore for Metro projects in the MMR.
Around nine metro routes are currently under construction under MMRDA, which will ease the traffic hassles between the eastern and western suburbs and reduce the journey time between some of the important hubs of the region. The MMRDA Mumbai Metro Lines are:
Line 1: Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar
Line 2A: Dahisar-DN Nagar
Line 2B: DN Nagar-Mandale
Line 4: Wadala-Kasarvadavali
Line 5: Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan
Line 6: Lokhandwala-Jogeshwari-Vikhroli-Kanjurmarg
Line 7: Andheri East-Dahisar East
Line 9: Extension of Line 7, i.e., from Andheri to Mumbai Airport and Dahisar to Mira Bhayandar
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Mumbai Monorail
The Mumbai Monorail is India’s first monorail line and operates between Jacob Circle in south Mumbai and Chembur in eastern Mumbai. It was built at an expense of Rs 3,000 crores, as a feeder service to the existing Mumbai suburban railway line. The line was formally inaugurated in February 2014. The plan to extend the Mumbai monorail till Worli is under consideration currently.
Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link
According to the budget 2022-23, the MMRDA has allotted Rs 3,270 crore for the under-construction Mumbai Trans Harbour Link. Planned to decongest the island city, by improving connectivity between south Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, the Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link Road, also known as Nhava-Shewa Link Road is yet to see the light of day. While the construction is ongoing, the project is scheduled for inauguration in 2022. This will be India’s longest sea-bridge.
Multi-modal corridor from Virar to Alibaug
Planned as a 126-km corridor to link the NH-8, the Bhiwandi bypass, the NH-3, the NH-4 and NH-4B, the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, the NH-17, etc., this route will provide the much-needed connectivity to link seven growth corridors of MMR which include Virar, Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Dombivali, Panvel, Taloja and Uran.
Sahar Elevated Road
Completed in 2014, this road directly links the Western Express Highway to the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. This road was planned due to lack of direct connectivity to the International airport and continuous increase in traffic towards the same.
Eastern Freeway
The expressway project was planned to facilitate smooth connectivity between south Mumbai and Thane-Nashik and Panvel-Pune. This is a signal-free road which cuts traveling time between the island city and the suburbs. It is 16.9 kms long and was opened for public use in 2013.
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MMRDA: Latest news
July 13, 2o23
MMRDA approves Kalyan-Dombivli transport plan
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) in a review meeting attended by MMRDA commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee and Kalyan MP Shrikant Shinde approved the master plan for fast travel in Kalyan-Dombivli area.
Important projects like Kalyan Ring Road, Katai Airoli Unnat Marg, Taloja Khoni to Old National Highway No. 4 road, Shilphata Flyover and also projects to strengthen the transport system in Ulhasnagar, Kalyan, Dombivli, Diva, Ambernath were reviewed, tweeted Shinde. These projects were started to improve the connectivity between Kalyan, Dombivli, Diva, Mumbra, Kalwa, Ambernath and Ulhasnagar.
June 2, 2023
MMRDA proposes to levy fee on new units along Mumbai Metro 7 Line
MMRDA has sent a proposal to the urban development department to levy a transit-oriented development (TOD) charge on properties coming up within a 200-m radius of Mumbai Metro Line 7, a Hindustan Times report mentioned. The TOD fee is yet to be decided by the MMRDA.
May 18, 2023
MMRDA to lease two plots in BKC for Rs 2,900-crore
MMRDA invites bids to lease two plots C13 and C19 located in the G-Block at the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). It will be leased for 80 years. The authority is looking at generating around Rs 2,900-crore from this deal.
MMRDA plots to be let on lease
| Plot | Total area | Area with development potential |
| C 13 | 7,017.90 sqm | 45,000 sqm |
| C 19 | 6,096.67 sqm | 40,000 sqm |
MMRDA offices near you
Bandra-Kurla Complex
MMRDA Office Building,
Bandra-Kurla Complex,
C-14 & 15, E Block Bandra (east),
Mumbai – 400051
Phone: +91-22-26594000
Fax no: +91-22-2659 1264
Thane
Sub-Regional Office, Thane,
Multipurpose Hall,
2nd Floor, Near Oswal Park, Pokharan Road,
No 2, Majiwada,
Thane (west) – 400601
Phone: +91-22-21712195
Fax no: +91-22-25418265
Kalyan
MMRDA Divisional Office,
Old Municipal Building,
Tilak Chauk,
Kalyan (west)
Phone: +91-0251-2200298
Cr-2 Office
Inox Theater, CR-2 Building,
9th Floor, Opposite Bajaj Bhavan,
Nariman Point,
Mumbai – 400021
Phone: +91-22-66157390
Fax no: +91-22-66157429
Wadala
Wadala Truck Terminal,
A1 Building, Near RTO,
Wadala,
Mumbai – 400037
Phone: +91-22-24062124
Fax no: +91-22-24036432
FAQs
What is included in Mumbai Metropolitan Region?
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region includes 8 municipal corporations, 9municipal councils and numerous villages in the districts of Thane and Raigad.
What does MMRDA mean?
MMRDA stands for Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, which is responsible for infrastructure development in the MMR.
Is Navi Mumbai under MMRDA?
Yes, Navi Mumbai falls under the jurisdiction of the MMRDA.
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