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Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Third Mumbai farmers foil land takeover bid, govt withdraws controversial notices
NAVI MUMBAI: In a major victory for farmers in Uran, the Maharashtra government has withdrawn controversial notices that threatened to take over agricultural land left fallow for two consecutive years. The decision came after a massive protest march on Thursday to the Uran tehsil office, where villagers alleged a backdoor attempt to forcibly acquire their land under the guise of a central government scheme. Navi Mumbai, India - July 3, 2025:Sudhakar Patil explaining the provisions of Govt resolution to Tahsildar Third Mumbai villagers protest succeeds in getting `acquisition of uncultivated landÕ notices withdrawn in Navi Mumbai, India, on Thursday, July 3, 2025. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO) The farmers, under the banner of the MMRDA KSC Navnagar Virodhi Shetkari Samiti Raigad, accused the state of misusing the Agri Stack initiative—a digital land record and agriculture database scheme—to dispossess them of their ancestral land for the ambitious Karnala-Sai-Chirner New Town project, also dubbed 'Third Mumbai'. Over 124 villages across Uran, Panvel and Pen talukas are opposing the proposed township, which they claim is being designed to benefit powerful builders and developers at the cost of local communities. 'The notices were a ploy to declare our lands abandoned and hand them over for urban development,' said Sudhakar Patil, president of the committee. According to Patil, farmers began receiving show-cause notices from June 26, demanding an explanation for leaving land uncultivated for two years. The notices warned that failure to respond within four days would be interpreted as consent, and the government would proceed to take over the plots. 'This is nothing short of land grabbing,' Patil said. 'The government made no attempt to understand why the land wasn't cultivated—whether it was because of sea water ingress, mangrove growth, flooding, or declining fertility due to industrial pollution. Instead of helping us revive our soil, they want to hand it over to capitalists.' After the farmers marched to the Uran tehsildar's office, the local administration was forced to backtrack. In a written communication to the farmers, Uran Tehsildar Uddhav Kadam confirmed that the notices had been withdrawn. 'The intent was to encourage participation in the Agri Stack scheme, which is meant to benefit farmers. However, there was a misunderstanding that it was a land acquisition move. Hence, we have cancelled the notices,' Kadam said. The victory has boosted the morale of villagers who say they are already reeling under the impact of large-scale infrastructure projects such as CIDCO's NAINA scheme and the Navi Mumbai airport. 'We've lost homes, farms, and entire villages. Our houses have been declared illegal and demolished. Now they want to snatch away what little land we have left,' said Rupesh Patil, general secretary of the farmers' committee. The farmers have vowed to continue their resistance against the New Town project, which they say threatens to erase rural communities in favour of real estate profits.
Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Navi Mumbai rids ‘critically polluted' tag
NAVI MUMBAI: In a significant policy shift poised to inject new life into Navi Mumbai's real estate sector, the city no longer falls under 'Critically Polluted Areas', as it was categorised by the Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index (CEPI). According to the CEPI score published in 2019, Navi Mumbai fell under the 'Severely/Critically Polluted Areas'. However, as of May, Navi Mumbai registered comfortably below the 60-point threshold with a score of 53.59. CEPI score takes into account the air quality, surface and groundwater, and soil. Construction projects that faced restrictions getting environmental clearances (EC) in the region will now see a drastically simplified process that is expected to unlock hundreds of crores in stalled real estate investments. A much simplified environ-mental clearances process is expected to unlock hundreds of crores in stalled real estate invest-ments. HT Archives (Hindustan Times) This latest development was announced, along with the updated 2024 CEPI data from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) during the 241st meeting of the State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC-2) on May 29, the minutes of which were made available online recently. A Bombay High Court order from June 25 also bolstered the development, as it mandated all EC applications in the city to be assessed solely by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Maharashtra. Responding to a writ petition filed by the Builders Association Navi Mumbai, the high court directed the state to process, within 8 weeks, all pending EC proposals on the current CEPI data as published by the MPCB. The elimination of the previous requirement for additional scrutiny from the Central Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) reduces approval times for both new and ongoing projects, injecting fresh momentum into commercial and residential segments. Developers, investors, and homebuyers are hopeful about the accelerated revival of delayed housing projects, reduced financial strain, and promising new proposals, including under the NAINA (Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area) development scheme. Santosh Patil, secretary of the NAINA builder welfare association, said, 'Due to regulatory uncertainty, several projects were stuck financially. This policy shift clears that logjam. The development potential of Navi Mumbai can now be fully realized.'
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CIDCO charts multi-pronged strategy to meet Navi Mumbai water demand
The government of Maharashtra's town planning and infrastructure development authority, the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has devised a comprehensive roadmap, leveraging existing sources and developing new sources like Balganga Dam and Kondhane Dam to meet the increasing water demand in Navi Mumbai. The rapid transformation of Mumbai's satellite city, driven by large-scale infrastructure projects such as the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), the Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area (NAINA), and Mass Housing schemes, is putting pressure on the region's water supply systems. In response to this, CIDCO is executing a multi-source water supply strategy aimed at both immediate and long-term needs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Treatment That Might Help You Against Knee Pain Knee pain | search ads Find Now Undo 'As Navi Mumbai continues to grow and develop, our commitment to sustainable water management remains unwavering. With establishing the strong water supply network, we are not just meeting today's demands, we're building a resilient water infrastructure for tomorrow,' said Vijay Singhal, vice chairman and managing director, CIDCO. To cater to the projected water demand of 1275 million litres per day (MLD) by 2050 in CIDCO and NAINA areas, the corporation is drawing from existing sources like Hetawane Dam, Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran (MJP), Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), and Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), while also developing new reservoirs such as Balganga and Kondhane dams. Live Events The proposed Kondhane Dam, located on the Ulhas River, is expected to be a major water source for the region. Initially planned to supply 250 MLD, it will later be scaled up to 350 MLD. In view of the 4-5-year timeline for the Kondhane and Balganga projects, CIDCO has requested additional allocations from current sources. In August 2020, the Maharashtra government approved an additional quota of 120 MLD from Hetawane Dam for Rs. 119.80 crore, increasing CIDCO's total allocation from this source to 270 MLD. To implement the increased supply, CIDCO appointed a consultant to augment the existing system. The Hetawane Water Supply Scheme augmentation, underway in four phases, is expected to be completed by June 2029. Current progress includes 41% completion of the water treatment plant, 8.5% of the raw water tunnel, and 25.7% of the pure water tunnel, CIDCO said. The authority has also engaged leading project management consultancies to oversee water tunnel and treatment plant construction. Once operational, the Hetawane and Kondhane initiatives will stabilize water supply to CIDCO's jurisdiction and the Panvel Municipal Corporation, playing a critical role in the sustainability of the region's urban expansion.
The Print
27-06-2025
- Business
- The Print
Plan ready for 1275 MLD water demand in Navi Mumbai by 2050: CIDCO
'With establishment of a strong water supply network, we're not just meeting today's demands, we're building resilient water infrastructure for tomorrow,' Singhal said. The area is undergoing rapid expansion due to the upcoming Navi Mumbai international airport, the Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area (NAINA) as well as mass housing schemes in several nodes, City and Industrial Development Corporation managing director Vijay Singhal said. Thane, Jun 27 (PTI) A comprehensive supply strategy has been unveiled as ultimate water demand for Navi Mumbai will reach 1,275 million litres per day (MLD) by 2050, a CIDCO official said on Friday. A release said the efforts include the proposed Balganga and Kondhane dams apart from existing sources like the Hetawane dam. 'Strategically located on Ulhas river, Kondhane dam will initially supply 250 MLD, later scaling up to 350 MLD. It will streamline water supply for NAINA. The Hetawane water supply augmentation scheme will ensure supply to CIDCO and Panvel Municipal Corporation areas,' it added. In August 2020, the Maharashtra government sanctioned an additional quota of 120 MLD, which increased CIDCO's present water allocation from Hetawane dam to 270 MLD, the release informed. PTI COR BNM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Business Upturn
07-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
The Week That Was, June 1 to June 7, 2025: RBI cuts repo rate by 50 bps, BEL secures Rs 2,323 crore order, Musk-Trump feud escalates, Coal India signs MoU for rail infra
In a week marked by major policy announcements, strategic deals, and sectoral movements, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) took centre stage by delivering a surprise 50 basis points rate cut on June 6, bringing the repo rate down to 5.50%. This marked the third straight reduction in 2025, totaling a 100 bps cut to support growth amid global uncertainty. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra signaled continued comfort with inflation, lowering the CPI forecast for FY26 to 3.7% from 4% and retaining GDP growth expectations at 6.5% for the year. In a liquidity-boosting move, the central bank also slashed the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by 100 bps to 3%, to be implemented in four tranches between September and November, unlocking ₹2.5 lakh crore into the banking system. Further, the RBI raised the loan-to-value (LTV) cap for small gold loans up to ₹2.5 lakh from 75% to 85%, a move that significantly benefited gold financing stocks. Among corporate highlights, the RBI gave a clean regulatory signal to IndusInd Bank, affirming its accounting standards, which pushed its shares up by over 5%. Infrastructure firm Ashoka Buildcon, however, faced a setback as its ₹1,673 crore project under CIDCO's NAINA initiative encountered execution hurdles. In the energy and defense sectors, Coal India signed a key MoU with Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation to develop rail infrastructure, while GRSE expanded its global presence by signing MoUs in Sweden and Denmark for cruise vessel and marine propulsion collaboration. Similarly, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) secured orders worth ₹2,323 crore from MDL and GRSE, strengthening its defense manufacturing portfolio. JSW Energy exited Beempow Energy for ₹302.66 crore, completing a strategic realignment, and RailTel bagged a ₹274 crore ITMS project in Maharashtra's Vidarbha Circle, aimed at enhancing road safety across blackspots and accident-prone zones. Meanwhile, KEC International won ₹2,211 crore worth of new orders across international T&D, pipelines, and cable supply businesses, reinforcing its infrastructure footprint in the Middle East and Africa. In the equity markets, Gravita India surged 4% on expectations of a government-backed critical mineral recycling scheme. Tata Investment gained 8% on reports of Tata Capital's impending IPO, while shares of ICICI Lombard and Go Digit also moved higher as the government weighed a 25% hike in third-party motor insurance premiums. Lastly, global cues remained mixed. While Asian markets were relatively steady, U.S. indices such as Nasdaq and S&P 500 dipped amid fresh tariff tensions and a high-profile online spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump—an episode that dented Tesla's valuation and contributed to market volatility. Overall, the week was dominated by aggressive monetary easing, strong defense-industry momentum, and corporate actions that may shape the economic narrative for the weeks ahead. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
