23-06-2025
MMRDA appointed as nodal agency for Dharavi multi-modal transit hub
The state government has appointed Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) as the nodal agency to lead the development of the Dharavi Multi-Modal Transit Hub (MMTH). The project is for integrating different modes of transport and improving connectivity within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
MMRDA will interact with major stakeholders such as National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Central and Western Railways and the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking for the project.
'MMRDA will soon start the process of hiring a professional agency to conduct a feasibility study and a detailed project structuring. The reports will give inputs for the preparation of a detailed plan for implementation,' said a senior MMRDA official.
According to the Government Resolution dated June 18, the scope of the MMTH includes integration with suburban railway stations at Mahim, Sion and Chunabhatti. It will also connect with existing and upcoming metro corridors, including Metro Lines 2B, 3, 8 and 11. The transit hub will provide connectivity to the BKC Bullet Train Station, Mumbai airport and the under-construction Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA).
The scheme also involves the extension of the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC)'s Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system up to Dharavi. Other than transport, the project also will include supporting amenities like retail stores, offices, hotels, restaurants, cafes and a convention centre.
'This multi-modal transit hub is not just a transport integration project, it is a vision for inclusive urban transformation. After completing the feasibility study, MMRDA will propose a comprehensive implementation plan to ensure maximum modal integration and urban impact,' said Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA.
