The MMRDA was formed in 1975 to ensure balanced development of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region
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 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 Authority is also responsible for the growth of new urban centers, 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.
Roles and responsibilities of MMRDA
- Preparation of regional development plans.
- Providing financial assistance for significant regional projects.
- Providing help to the local authorities and their infrastructure projects.
- Coordinating and executing projects and/or schemes in the MMR.
- Restricting any activity that could adversely affect the appropriate development of the MMR.
- Monitoring key projects and suggesting improvements, in sectors like transport, housing, water supply, and the environment.
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.
Major projects by MMRDA
Mumbai Metro
Around nine metro routes are currently under construction, 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
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
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.
The 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 that cuts traveling time between the island city and the suburbs. It is 16.9 km long and was opened for public use in 2013.
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
Source – https://housing.com/news/mumbai-metropolitan-region-development-authority-mmrda/
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