MUMBAI: The Urban Development Department (UDD) of the state government has invited suggestions and objections from the general public regarding 124 villages that have now been included in the proposed Third Mumbai.
The Third Mumbai largely consists of the area that falls under the recently opened Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) influence zone. MTHL is expected to have a major positive impact on the economic development and growth of the region, prompting the state government to harness the potential emanating from this project.
On December 12, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) was appointed as the New Town Development Authority (NTDA) for the area that falls under the MTHL influence zone.
MMRDA envisions planning this as a livable and environmentally friendly greenfield Sustainable Business Centre with Smart City features, providing regional-level amenities with mixed-use and integrated residential areas for job creation and economic growth in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
This includes a total of 124 villages, with 80 villages from the Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area (NAINA), 33 villages from the Khopta New Town Notified Area, 2 villages from the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Plan, and 9 villages from the Raigad Regional Plan.
Since some areas from NAINA and Khopta New Town Notified Area have been moved to New Town Development Authority (NTDA), the state UDD has decided to seek suggestions and objections about the modifications.
According to the notification issued by the state UDD, “The suggestion and/or objections in respect of the proposed modification [are open] to the general public within 30 days (until April 3). The suggestions and/or objections shall be addressed to the Joint Director of Town Planning, Konkan Division, 3rd floor, main building, Room No.305, Konkan Bhavan, Navi Mumbai-400601.”
MMRDA is planning significant investments to enhance existing and create new infrastructure in the region.
