Mumbai 3.0 plans new urban centre near Navi Mumbai Airport with $12 billion investment

Why in news

The MMRDA announced 'Mumbai 3.0', a massive urban expansion project near Navi Mumbai Airport to alleviate land pressure and infrastructure strain in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Background

The project covers 323.44 sq km across 124 villages in the Raigad district. It involves a $12 billion investment from Brookfield and includes a ₹4,000 crore allocation for infrastructure development by 2026-27.

Facts for Prelims

• PlaceRaigad district is the location for the proposed Mumbai 3.0 urban centre.
• FactThe project covers an area of 323.44 sq km.
• BodyMMRDA (Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority) is the nodal agency for the project.
• FactThe project is backed by a $12 billion investment from Brookfield.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges and opportunities of creating satellite urban centres to manage the rapid urbanisation and infrastructure pressure in India's mega-cities.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• decentralisation of urban growth
• infrastructure connectivity
• environmental impact on rural land
• job creation and housing

Keywords: urban sprawl · infrastructure deficit · decentralisation · satellite cities · sustainable urbanisation

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