Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)

Established on January 26, 1975, under the Mumbai Metropolitan Development Act, 1974, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has been a pivotal force in shaping the growth and infrastructure of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Since its inception, MMRDA has been dedicated to long-term planning, the promotion of new growth centres, strategic project implementation, and infrastructure development financing. The Regional Plan devised by MMRDA outlines a strategic framework for the sustainable growth of MMR, with the overarching goal of transforming it into a thriving hub for economic activities and enhancing the overall quality of life.

At the core of its mandate, MMRDA undertakes the preparation of Regional Development Plans, extending financial assistance for significant regional projects, supporting local authorities and their infrastructure initiatives, coordinating project execution within MMR, and safeguarding against activities that could hinder appropriate development in the region. With a focus on conceiving, promoting, and monitoring key projects, MMRDA plays a pivotal role in developing new growth centres and fostering improvements in critical sectors such as transport, housing, water supply, and the environment.

Covering an expansive area of 6,328 square kilometers, MMR includes 9 Municipal Corporations and 9 Municipal Councils, along with over 1,000 villages in Thane, Raigad, and Palghar Districts. These encompass Greater Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivali, Navi Mumbai, Ulhasnagar, Bhiwandi-Nizamapur, Vasai-Virar, Mira-Bhayandar, Panvel, Ambarnath, Kulgaon-Badalapur, Matheran, Karjat, Khopoli, Pen, Uran, Alibaug, and Palghar. MMRDA shoulders the responsibility of ensuring the balanced development of this diverse and dynamic region, driving progress and prosperity.