The first phase of 'Metro 9' in Mira-Bhayandar city is set to begin in February. Additionally, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced on Monday that the state government has sanctioned an additional INR 1200 crore for road works.
He held a review meeting with MBMC Commissioner Radha Binod Sharma and senior officials from the relevant departments.
The meeting included a detailed review of 25 different development projects, ranging from addressing the city's traffic congestion to women's empowerment.
Discussions were held regarding the Chena River waterfront road, Shivsrishti road, creek development, the new municipal building, the 51-foot Vitthal idol (at Jarimari lake), the cluster scheme, healthcare services, and the absorption of contractual employees into the municipal service.
Instructions were given to the Commissioner to construct a grand 'Umeed' mall in the city, utilizing Rs. 50 crore from central and state government funds, to provide a dedicated marketplace for products made by women's self-help groups.
A fund of Rs. 50 crore has been sanctioned by the state government for a women's hostel in the city, and a suitable location will be finalized soon.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had already sanctioned Rs. 1400 crore for development works and Rs. 900 crore for road repairs in Mira-Bhayandar city, totaling Rs. 2300 crore.
Now, an additional INR 1200 crore for road concreting has been sanctioned by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde before the election code of conduct comes into effect, and the tender process will begin soon.
This INR 1200 crore fund will be used to accelerate the cement concreting of roads in the city.
Minister Pratap Sarnaik expressed his resolve to make the entire city pothole-free within the next one and a half to two years.
The entire Mira-Bhayandar city will be equipped with free Wi-Fi facilities on a BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) basis. The tender process for this will be completed in the next 2-3 months.
Minister Pratap Sarnaik said that a review meeting will be held every month at the commissioner level to expedite the work of the municipal administration.