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74 ‘highly dangerous’ buildings in Vasai-Virar to be vacated

Representative AI image VASAI: The Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) has ordered residents of 74 buildings deemed “C-1” (highly dangerous) to vacate immediately due to the ongoing monsoon season and the potential risk of structural collapse. Municipal Commissioner Prithviraj BP issued this directive following a recent structural assessment that identified these buildings as uninhabitable. Notices have been sent to both occupants and owners, instructing them to move to safer locations without delay. Amid persistent rainfall and strong winds over the past days, concerns regarding the stability of ageing and weak structures throughout the city have intensified. Several older residential…

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Indian Cities Require $2.4 Trillion by 2050: Report

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: — Representative AI image NEW DELHI: A report by FICCI and EY estimates that Indian cities will need approximately $2.4 trillion by 2050 to achieve climate resilience and low-carbon status. So far, only 20 municipal corporations have tapped into the capital markets, collectively raising around $476 million. While urban areas account for over 60% of India’s GDP from about one-third of the population, municipal corporations generate revenues equivalent to merely 0.6% of the GDP, according to the report. India’s urban infrastructure needs are projected at about $840 billion over the next 15…

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Mumbai: BMC Panel to Lease Mulund Dump for Dharavi Project

Representative AI image MUMBAI: The BMC has proposed leasing 15 acres of reclaimed land at the Mulund dumping ground to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) for five years. This will establish a casting yard, a precast element manufacturing facility, and a ready-mix concrete (RMC) plant, generating an expected rental income of around Rs 103.47 crore during the lease term. The plan, cleared by civic administration, will be discussed at the Improvement Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. It involves leasing 60,703 sq m of land to Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt Ltd, which has been appointed by the state government to…

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BMC Panel to Decide on 3,169 Trees for Dharavi Projects

Representative AI image MUMBAI: The BMC’s Tree Authority will review proposals concerning 3,169 trees in an upcoming meeting on Tuesday, which includes requests to fell 1,777 trees and to transplant 1,392 others for various infrastructure and redevelopment initiatives in Mumbai. Notable proposals include the construction of an underground tunnel between Orange Gate and Marine Drive, the Dharavi redevelopment project, housing plans from IIT Bombay in Powai, and a slum rehabilitation scheme in Ghatkopar. The most significant proposal involves the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP). Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt Ltd is seeking to clear 1,693 trees impacted by excavation for rehabilitation buildings…

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Indore Civic Body Dismantles Eight Unsafe Homes

Representative AI image INDORE: The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has ramped up its efforts to address unstable and dilapidated buildings in the city, demolishing eight houses along Jeevan Rekha Marg on Saturday. Officials identified these eight structures as being at risk, built on mounds of loose soil that could erode and lead to collapse during the monsoon season. Under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner Kshitij Singhal, a team utilized earth moving equipment and excavators, with police protection, to demolish the eight vulnerable structures, including a crumbling building in South Tora, while ensuring a nearby house was safely vacated. Building Officer…

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Gurugram’s Planned Development a Top Priority for Haryana CM

File Photo GURUGRAM: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasized that cleanliness, beautification, and planned urban development in Gurugram are top priorities for the state government. During a meeting in Gurugram, he instructed officials from all construction agencies and relevant departments to ensure that Construction and Demolition waste is disposed of at designated sites, adhering to scientific standards. A total of 15 grievances were reviewed in the meeting, with 13 resolved immediately. Directions were given to hold off on two cases until the next meeting, with Saini asking for status reports on these pending matters. Highlighting the importance of addressing…

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PMRDA’s Major TP Schemes Transfer to Pune Civic Body

Representative AI image PUNE: The Mhalunge-Maan Town Planning (TP) scheme, presented as a model for planned urbanization at the 2018 Magnetic Maharashtra investment summit, is now set to be executed by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) is transferring project documents to the PMC following the integration of the villages into PMC jurisdiction. This handover represents a major shift for five TP schemes that PMRDA has spent nearly eight years planning, securing approvals for, and preparing for execution. Numerous landowners are still awaiting the promised roads, public amenities, and infrastructure under the innovative land-pooling…

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UP Housing Board to Demolish 44 Sealed Properties in Meerut

MEERUT: Following a Supreme Court ruling from July 14, the Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Board (UPHDB) has begun the demolition process for 44 sealed properties in the Shastri Nagar Residential Scheme No. 7, a key residential and commercial zone in Meerut. Officials reported that the survey of these properties is complete and a 15-day notice will soon be sent to the property owners. Deputy Housing Commissioner Anil Kumar Singh stated on Wednesday that 859 properties are affected by the Supreme Court’s decision, including the 44 sealed shops in the Central Market, around 350 houses for the Economically Weaker Section…

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Jaipur Metro Phase-II Construction Gets Underway

Representative AI image JAIPUR: On Wednesday, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma laid the foundation for the Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project, calling it a significant advancement for urban connectivity in the state capital. He inaugurated the piling operations at the Sitapura metro depot and reviewed the design of the nearly 41-km-long Phase-2 corridor, according to officials. Sharma emphasized the necessity of the metro expansion for the growing city, attributing it to the “double-engine government” led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “The Jaipur Metro will serve as the lifeline of the city, enhancing connectivity for its residents,” he stated during his media…

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Nagpur: Kanhan Metro Could Transform Skyline, Boost Development

Representative AI image NAGPUR: The planned Kanhan Metro extension is set to transform not just the transport network of the area, but also facilitate denser construction and commercial growth within 500 metres along the corridor. This approach mirrors what was implemented in phase 1 and will continue in phase 2. The government notification has given initial approval for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) along the 1.4km extension spanning from Kanhan River to Kanhan Town. This model aims to concentrate residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments near mass transit routes, enabling more efficient living and working conditions close to Metro stations. According to the…