In this Mid-Day interview, sitting MLA Zeeshan Siddique, now an NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) candidate, shares his vision for Bandra East amidst the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. Zeeshan discusses key issues, from stalled redevelopment in slum areas like Behrampada to inadequate housing and persistent traffic and water problems. Emphasizing his ongoing work in infrastructure, pedestrian safety, and job creation for local youth, Siddique highlights the impact of delayed SRA projects and the challenges of air pollution near BKC. As he seeks re-election, Zeeshan stresses his commitment to tackling these pressing issues for his constituents.
11 November,2024 12:21 PM IST
In this exclusive interview, Mangesh Kudalkar (Shiv Sena - Eknath Shinde faction) outlines his priorities for the Kurla constituency amid the Maharashtra Elections 2024. Addressing issues from water shortages to pollution, civic infrastructure, and connectivity, Kudalkar shares his achievements and future plans to enhance living standards in Kurla. Tune in to understand the pressing issues and solutions being proposed for the area.
08 November,2024 07:04 PM IST
Aslam Shaikh, MLA from Malad West, halted the ongoing land survey for the Dharavi redevelopment project in Aksa village, Malad West, by involving the local residents and leading the protest. In a bold move, Sheikh also challenged BJP leader Ashish Shelar to allow Dharavi residents to settle in Bandra, questioning the sincerity of the opposition's stance on the issue.
06 November,2024 05:25 PM IST
On September 2, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced significant advancements in the development of India's agriculture sector. The Centre has introduced a new Digital Agriculture Mission, backed by an investment of Rs 2,817 Crores. This initiative aims to streamline the process of sanctioning loans to farmers through a digital payment infrastructure. By leveraging successful pilot projects, the new system will enable loans to be processed and sanctioned within just 20 minutes, significantly reducing paperwork and bureaucratic delays. This development aligns with the broader Digital Public Infrastructure framework for agriculture, promising to enhance efficiency and support for farmers across the country. The move is expected to simplify financial access for farmers, accelerating their ability to secure necessary funds for agricultural activities.
03 September,2024 10:39 AM IST
Actor Rashmika Mandanna hailed road infrastructure in Mumbai as she travelled on Atal Setu. Lauding India’s longest sea bridge, she said that the journey of two hours can be done in 20 minutes from Navi Mumbai to Mumbai. The actor also appreciate appealed all the citizens to vote in the Lok Sabha elections. She said, "Who would have thought that something like this would have been possible. Now we can easily travel from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai. India is moving very fast and growing at a fast pace. No one can stop us now...".Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13 inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 12,700 crore in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. Prime Minister also inaugurated the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu built at a cost of more than Rs 17,840 crores in Navi Mumbai.
15 May,2024 11:08 AM IST
Mumbai Coastal Road Project is finally opening up for use and this is a dream come true for all those spending hours stuck in traffic on the South-bound route of Mumbai. Made at a cost of thousands of crores, Mumbai’s coastal road project is an infrastructure marvel that has been built on mega investment and mega sacrifices, especially by Mumbai’s fishermen community i.e the Koli community. The Journey of Mumbai’s fishermen community has not been easy. How has been their journey with the project since the beginning of the project and what did they stand to gain and lose with the project? Mid-day spoke to fishermen and this is what they had to say. Watch the video.
09 March,2024 07:00 PM IST
Mumbai Coastal Road Project Phase 1 will be opened up for the public to use in a few days from now bringing a much respite to Mumbaikars from the unimaginable traffic on the South-bound route. Made at a cost of more than 12,000 crores, this project is a pathbreaker in Mumbai infrastructure. This project will not only unveil Mumbai’s mega coastal infrastructure as tool to commute faster but also an infra upgrade with numerous world-class facilities on offer. What is the route of Phase 1 of Mumbai Coastal Road Project and what all it has to offer you? Watch the video to know more.
09 March,2024 12:58 PM IST
Mumbai Coastal Road Project is one of the biggest infrastructure projects in the history of Mumbai that is set to upgrade how Mumbaikars travel. Mumbai’s traffic is known to be one of the worst in India. To save commute time and fuel consumption, the Mumbai Coastal Road Project is touted to be a game-changer. But in what phase of it is going to be completed and whom will it benefit? Here’s everything you need to know about the Mumbai Coastal Road Project phases, Mumbai Coastal Road Project cost, Mumbai Coastal Road Project Route and the life-changing impact it will have on Mumbaikars.
04 March,2024 06:00 PM IST
On October 17, Nitin Gadkari attended Phillip Capital Infrastructure's meeting with key institutional investors. The government is taking measures in the area to improve road safety, he stated. He said, “Road safety is a big concern...We've taken the decision of 6 airbags in the economic model also. We're trying to change a lot of things...We cannot control two things in India. One is population growth and other is automobile growth.”
18 October,2022 03:25 PM IST | Mumbai
As the fall of the MVA paved the way for a new government, will work on ongoing projects like Metro lines, Coastal Road, and Bullet Train now speed up? BJP leader and former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis talked about delays in key infrastructure projects over the past two and a half years, as he announced Eknath Shinde’s name as the new CM on June 30. mid-day takes a look at the status of these projects and what might happen to them.
05 July,2022 10:55 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
