With multiple infrastructural development projects underway and increasing connectivity Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) has emerged as one of the top realty hotspots.
Now, the Mumbai City Guardian Minister Deepak Kesarkar shared several plans for the betterment of the city. From developing places of worship, day and night care centres, and redevelopment of local traditions by turning them into tourists spots.
Recently, Kesarkar discussed many such concepts while speaking at a press conference at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters.
Here's a list of things that will help to reshape the city:
Mumbai Eye
Earlier this year, the state government had proposed setting up a “Mumbai Eye”, a replica of the popular tourist destination, “London Eye”, which is a giant observation wheel.
In April this year, the MMRDA had also floated a tender to appoint a consultant to carry out a feasibility study for this project.
The proposed Mumbai Eye project could be set up on Mahalaxmi racecourse land parcel.
Theme Park
A plan has been suggested to coexist Mahalaxmi Racecourse with an amusement park on the BMC portion of the land, with a tunnel connecting the park with the Coastal Road. It can be done without shifting the racecourse.
The proposal of setting up a theme park was pitched by the Shiv Sena in 2013 when they were in majority in the civic body.
This is the first time someone with governing authority has mentioned coexistence for the racecourse and the proposed park.
Revamp of worship places
An idea for a revamp of Banganga, and Mahalaxmi and Mumbadevi temples has also been submitted. Kesarkar also suggested the development of facilities for tourists and devotees, in line with tradition, at Banganga and Haji Ali. The government has already sanctioned INR 220 crore for the development of the Mumbadevi temple premises. Even a road from Mahalaxmi temple to the nearby parking lot will be open by October 15, before the Navratri festival.
Safeguarding local traditions
A special policy for providing dedicated spaces to hawkers is also being chalked out by the BMC and a plan for setting up food courts in the Koliwadas is also in the making.
Kesarkar submitted 42 points to the BMC administration for consideration, including the development of Koliwadas of Cuffe Parade, Worli and Mahim into tourist spots which will have traditional food, dance and a facility of stay at fishermen’s homes.
Night food trucks run by women’s self-help groups can be used to encourage the city’s traditions like Koli food, Malvani food, and Jain/Gujarati food at various spots.
Day Care Centre for Senior Citizens
A daycare centre for senior citizens is being set up in two south Mumbai wards. A total of eight such will be built in South Mumbai. These day care centres will have dedicated buses that will provide doorstep pick up and drop services to the senior citizens for free.
The first two centres are already in the implementation stage and we will start it within the next two months.
Night Centre For Homeless
A proposal for night centre for people who sleep on footpaths and a special drive to keep the city drug-free.
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