MMRDA Unveils Rs 401.87 Bn Budget for Metro Expansion
31 Mar 2025
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The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has announced a Rs 401.87 billion budget for FY 2025鈥�26, with a massive 87% allocation (Rs 351.51 billion) dedicated to major infrastructure projects across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
The budget prioritises:
Metro line extensions to enhance connectivity and ease road congestion.
Construction of new tunnels and coastal routes to improve transit options.
Regional water source development to ensure sustainable water supply.
Expansion of road networks to facilitate seamless movement across key corridors.
Metro Expansion to Ease Mumbai鈥檚 Congestion
MMRDA is fast-tracking its metro projects to strengthen Mumbai鈥檚 public transportation network. The allocations include:
Rs 21.55 billion for Metro Line 2B (DN Nagar to Mandale).
Rs 32.47 billion for Metro Line 4 (Wadala鈥揋hatkopar鈥揗ulund鈥揟hane鈥揔asarvadavali).
Rs 15.79 billion for Metro Line 5 (Thane鈥揃hiwandi鈥揔alyan).
Additionally, new metro corridors are being introduced, including:
Metro Line 10 (Gaimukh鈥揗ira Road).
Metro Line 13 (Shivaji Chowk鈥揤irar).
Metro Line 14 (Kanjurmarg鈥揃adlapur).
Tunnels and Coastal Connectivity to Reduce Travel Time
To ease traffic congestion, MMRDA is investing in key tunnel and road projects, including:
Rs 26.84 billion for the Thane鈥揃orivali underground tunnel via Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP).
Rs 18.13 billion for the coastal connectivity tunnel linking Orange Gate, Eastern Freeway, and Marine Drive.
Rs 20 billion for the Uttan鈥揤irar Coastal Road Project.
Other major infrastructure works include:
Rs 12 billion for an underground tunnel from Gaimukh to Fountain Hotel Junction on Thane-Ghodbunder Road.
Rs 10 billion for an elevated road from Fountain Hotel Junction to Bhayander.
Sustainable Water Infrastructure & Urban Development
To address growing water demand, MMRDA has earmarked:
16.45 billion for regional water source development, covering the Surya, Kalu, and Dherji projects.
Rs 10 billion for the KSC Navi Nagar Project (Karnala-Sai-Chirner-NTDA region).
Additionally, road and transport upgrades will take place across Mira鈥揃hayandar, Vasai鈥揤irar, Thane, Alibaug, and Badlapur.
Vision for Mumbai鈥檚 Future
The budget was presented by MMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, IAS, and approved by Deputy Chief Minister and MMRDA Chairman Eknath Shinde. The estimated revenue for FY 2025鈥�26 stands at Rs 369.38 billion, with a budgetary deficit of Rs 32.48 billion, which will be addressed through land sales, bond issuance, and financial support from government and private entities.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has announced a Rs 401.87 billion budget for FY 2025鈥�26, with a massive 87% allocation (Rs 351.51 billion) dedicated to major infrastructure projects across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
The budget prioritises:
Metro line extensions to enhance connectivity and ease road congestion.
Construction of new tunnels and coastal routes to improve transit options.
Regional water source development to ensure sustainable water supply.
Expansion of road networks to facilitate seamless movement across key corridors.
Metro Expansion to Ease Mumbai鈥檚 Congestion
MMRDA is fast-tracking its metro projects to strengthen Mumbai鈥檚 public transportation network. The allocations include:
Rs 21.55 billion for Metro Line 2B (DN Nagar to Mandale).
Rs 32.47 billion for Metro Line 4 (Wadala鈥揋hatkopar鈥揗ulund鈥揟hane鈥揔asarvadavali).
Rs 15.79 billion for Metro Line 5 (Thane鈥揃hiwandi鈥揔alyan).
Additionally, new metro corridors are being introduced, including:
Metro Line 10 (Gaimukh鈥揗ira Road).
Metro Line 13 (Shivaji Chowk鈥揤irar).
Metro Line 14 (Kanjurmarg鈥揃adlapur).
Tunnels and Coastal Connectivity to Reduce Travel Time
To ease traffic congestion, MMRDA is investing in key tunnel and road projects, including:
Rs 26.84 billion for the Thane鈥揃orivali underground tunnel via Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP).
Rs 18.13 billion for the coastal connectivity tunnel linking Orange Gate, Eastern Freeway, and Marine Drive.
Rs 20 billion for the Uttan鈥揤irar Coastal Road Project.
Other major infrastructure works include:
Rs 12 billion for an underground tunnel from Gaimukh to Fountain Hotel Junction on Thane-Ghodbunder Road.
Rs 10 billion for an elevated road from Fountain Hotel Junction to Bhayander.
Sustainable Water Infrastructure & Urban Development
To address growing water demand, MMRDA has earmarked:
16.45 billion for regional water source development, covering the Surya, Kalu, and Dherji projects.
Rs 10 billion for the KSC Navi Nagar Project (Karnala-Sai-Chirner-NTDA region).
Additionally, road and transport upgrades will take place across Mira鈥揃hayandar, Vasai鈥揤irar, Thane, Alibaug, and Badlapur.
Vision for Mumbai鈥檚 Future
The budget was presented by MMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, IAS, and approved by Deputy Chief Minister and MMRDA Chairman Eknath Shinde. The estimated revenue for FY 2025鈥�26 stands at Rs 369.38 billion, with a budgetary deficit of Rs 32.48 billion, which will be addressed through land sales, bond issuance, and financial support from government and private entities.
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