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Indian Express
6 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
Palghar's Deharji dam starts storage of water, achieves first live impoundment
The Deharji dam in Palghar district has registered its first partial storage of water. The dam achieved a live impoundment with water level reaching the Reduced Level (RL) of 90 metres, or 5 per cent of the dam's planned storage capacity, on Sunday. Sanjay Mukherjee, Metropolitan Commissioner, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), said, 'Achieving 5 per cent live storage and overflow at Reduced Level 90 m marks a major engineering and planning milestone in the Deharji Medium Project… clearly demonstrating the dam's structural readiness and hydrological functionality.' 'The project will not only meet the rising water demands of Vasai-Virar and Palghar, but also stand as a benchmark for sustainable and scalable water infrastructure development across the state,' he added. The dam is being built by the Konkan Irrigation Development Corporation (KIDC) with funding support from MMRDA on the Deharji River near Suksale village in Palghar district. As of May 2025, approximately 80 per cent of the total construction was complete. The excavation for the dam began in May 2022, and it was concretised in November 2022. The dam has a spillway with four radial gates, and the available storage upon completion will be 93.22 million cubic metres (Mcum). Out of the total estimated cost of Rs 2,599.15 crore, MMRDA has invested Rs 1,689.42 crore so far. This figure also encompasses Rs 364.82 crore for land acquisition and rehabilitation. According to MMRDA, private land involving a total area of 238 hectares is being acquired, and 269 families residing in Khuled, Sakhre, and Jambe villages are being rehabilitated under the jurisdiction of the Palghar District Collectorate. Currently, the stage 2 forest clearance for 445.29 hectares has been issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. After being fully commissioned, the dam will provide 190 million litres per day (MLD) to Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation, 50 MLD to City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) for the Palghar area, and 15 MLD to villages along the alignment. MMRDA is also drafting a detailed project report (DPR) for a regional bulk drinking water supply scheme on the basis of the Deharji reservoir. The construction of the dam is estimated to be complete by the end of 2027.
Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
MMRDA approves projects worth Rs 12,000 crore for Metro development
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Tuesday approved projects worth more than Rs 12,000 crore to speed up Metro development and allied transport systems in the city. The approval was made at MMRDA's 284th Executive Committee meeting led by state Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik. The deals cover the Metro lines in MMR and comprise systems integration, rolling stock acquisition, traction power supply, civil works, digital monitoring and multi-modal connectivity. About 19 major contracts were approved in the meeting. Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA, said, 'Each project approved today has been meticulously evaluated to ensure it contributes meaningfully to the integrated growth of Mumbai's transport infrastructure.' Larsen & Toubro Ltd won the highest Rs 4,788 crore deal for Metro Line 4 and 4A to provide rolling stock, signalling, telecom, platform screen doors and depot equipment along with maintenance for five years. L&T was also given a Rs 188.59-crore order for track work on the same line. The second highest order, for Metro Line 6, NCC Ltd was awarded a Rs 2,269.66 crore contract for rolling stock, telecomm, and depot machinery; followed by IRCON International Ltd who got Rs 668.15 crore for traction and E&M systems.
Indian Express
23-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
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.
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Business Standard
23-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
MMRDA to build Dharavi as multi-modal transit hub with metro, rail links
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has been appointed as the nodal agency by the Government of Maharashtra to develop the Dharavi Multi-Modal Transit Hub (MMTH). The state-owned agency has been tasked with conceptualising and developing the MMTH, as per a government resolution dated June 18. MMRDA will coordinate with various transport infrastructure agencies, including National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSIA), Central and Western Railways, and Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), to enable connectivity across rail, metro, air and bus networks. The proposed preliminary scope of the MMTH includes integration with suburban railway stations — Mahim, Sion and Chunabhatti; connection with Metro Lines 2B, 3, 8 and 11; linkages to the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) bullet train station, CSIA and Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA); extension of the BKC Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system to serve BKC and Dharavi; and development of a 24x7 urban hub with retail, hotels, offices, a convention centre, restaurants and cafés. To begin with, MMRDA will initiate the process of appointing a professional agency to carry out the feasibility study and detailed structuring of the MMTH project. 'This multi-modal transit hub is not just a transport integration project — it is a vision for inclusive urban transformation. We are committed to developing a sustainable, future-ready node that connects people, services and opportunities seamlessly. After completing the feasibility study, MMRDA will propose a comprehensive implementation plan to ensure maximum modal integration and urban impact,' Sanjay Mukherjee, metropolitan commissioner, MMRDA, said. Besides, the move comes amid the Dharavi revamp project that is underway through a joint venture between the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) and the Adani Group. The Adani Group holds an 80 per cent stake in the NMDPL, while the remaining 20 per cent is held by the state government (SRA/Dharavi Redevelopment Project — DRP). The master plan of the Rs 95,790-crore DRP proposes to rehabilitate around 72,000 residential and commercial tenants across 47.20 hectares of the total net area, which is 108.99 hectares, and will be implemented in phases.
Hindustan Times
19-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
MMRDA to levy daily fines on contractors for labour shortage
Mumbai: With four metro rail projects scheduled to be commissioned by the end of 2025, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Wednesday introduced a new penalty policy, whereby contractors will be fined ₹1-2 lakh per day for shortage of manpower at worksites. 'We have appointed dedicated team leaders for each metro package, which has made a measurable difference in site progress. This new policy is the next logical step,' said Sanjay Mukherjee, metropolitan commissioner, MMRDA. 'We have observed that currently, most infrastructure and metro rail projects have 40-60% of the sanctioned labour force working. So we have framed this penalty policy,' an MMRDA official told Hindustan Times. Effective immediately, the new policy would be applicable for all MMRDA worksites, though priority would be given to Metro rail corridors, especially lines 9, 4, 4A and 2B which are slated to be commissioned by year-end. A 25-50% shortfall in manpower will attract a penalty of ₹1 lakh per day while a shortfall above 50% will attract ₹2 lakh per day as penalty, an MMRDA official told Hindustan Times. 'No prior notice or exceptions would be made and delivery timelines would be non-negotiable,' the official said. Fines for shortage of manpower would be levied in addition to fines for missed deadlines, the official clarified. All ongoing metro projects have been assigned to senior officials who will be responsible for monitoring them and ensuring their timely completion, said sources in the planning authority. Designated officials will conduct periodic site audits and manpower reviews to identify any labour shortfall, besides scrutinising reports submitted by general consultants overseeing the projects, they said. Labour shortage was a major problem during the Covid-19 pandemic, which affected construction work for the metro 2A and metro 7 corridors, said MMRDA officials. 'Recently, there was a shortage of workers for Metro 2B, for which fines were levied. Metro corridors 9, 7A, 5 and 4 too have labour shortage problems, especially during the summer when workers return to their hometowns. Contractors will have to find ways to manage such situations,' said a senior MMRDA official. But contractors were sceptical about the new policy. 'With infrastructure works including metro rail corridors being built across the country, there is no doubt that there is a shortage of workers in the market,' a contractor with several projects in the Mumbai metropolitan region told Hindustan Times. 'Besides, workers go home during the festival seasons, which further delays work. These factors need to be considered rather than simply levying fines.' The MMRDA has, in the past, levied penalties worth ₹1.29 crore on contractors for delays in civil works, roofing and structural works for the metro 2B corridor. In 2024, penalties worth ₹2.75 crore were levied for leakages in metro projects, missed deadlines and accidents on site.
