Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the projects such as Metro, Navi Mumbai International Airport, which are being developed in Navi Mumbai through CIDCO, will be a game changer. He also stated that in Maharashtra's 1 trillion dollar contribution to the country's 5 trillion dollar economy, CIDCO along with other corporations has made a big contribution by implementing various international projects in the Mumbai metropolitan region.
He also expressed the opinion that the result of this is that Maharashtra has proved to be the growth centre of the country's economy. On Friday, March 15, 2024, CM inaugurated and performed bhoomi pujan of CIDCO's Mumbai-Pune Expressway and Navi Mumbai International Airport Bridge, Kharghar-Turbhe Link Road, Bhumiputra Bhavan, Ulwe Coastal Road and Passenger Water Terminal Nerul projects costing around 5 thousand crores through video conferencing.
On this occasion, Shambhuraj Desai, Guardian Minister, Thane, Ramesh Patil, Member of Legislative Council, Ganesh Naik, Member of Legislative Assembly, Airoli, Manda Mhatre, Member of Legislative Assembly, Belapur, Mahesh Baldi, Member of Legislative Assembly, Uran, Vijay Singhal, VC & MD, CIDCO, Shantanu Goel, Jt. MD, CIDCO, Dr. Kailas Shinde, Jt. MD, CIDCO and Dilip Dhole, Jt. MD, CIDCO along with other officials of CIDCO were present.
Speaking on this occasion, Chief Minister mentioned that the development works are being implemented efficiently in Navi Mumbai by CIDCO and the growth centres being developed in Navi Mumbai are proving to be the horsepower for the state.
The Maharashtra government has emphasised on enhancing connectivity in the Mumbai metropolitan region through projects like Atal Setu. CIDCO has also undertaken various transport projects to contribute towards the goal of the government.
Kharghar-Turbhe link road being 5.4 km long will provide direct connectivity between Turbhe and International Corporate Park at Kharghar.
The Ulwe Coastal Road is being developed as a six-lane road connecting Atal Setu (MTHL) and Navi Mumbai International Airport.
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The bridge directly connecting the Mumbai-Pune Expressway to the Navi Mumbai International Airport, will provide direct access to vehicles coming from Pune and other cities.
The Bhumiputra Bhavan at Ulwe has been developed to preserve and promote the culture of local Bhumiputras of Navi Mumbai. Along with this, the locals will get the rightful space to celebrate their various ceremonies and programmes in this premises.
A passenger ferry terminal has been developed at Nerul along with Ro-Ro and speed boat services between Navi Mumbai and South Mumbai and Konkan. Apart from this, water transport facility will be available from Nerul, Navi Mumbai to Mumbai (Bhaucha Dhakka) Domestic Cruise Terminus (DCT) as well as Elephanta Caves, Mandwa, Revas etc. This will significantly reduce the travel distance between these regions. Tourists can also visit this place and enjoy the beautiful sea journey.
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