Sion East, Mumbai

The BMC's FY26-27 budget includes a substantial allocation of ₹6,475 crore for water security initiatives. This funding is designated for projects such as the Manori desalination plant (₹500 crore) and the Gargai project (₹437.51 crore), aimed at augmenting the city's water supply capacity.

MMRDA has made significant progress on the 7.35 km Atal Setu–Mumbai–Pune Expressway connector. With foundation and girder works advancing, the project is on track for completion by February 2027. This will enable signal-free travel and faster connectivity between Mumbai and Pune.

BMC is set to table an amnesty scheme aimed at granting occupation certificates (OCs) to thousands of housing societies that have been unable to obtain them due to deviations or additional constructions. The scheme will apply to societies built before November 17, 2016, and will allow legalisation upon payment of applicable charges, with a 50% concession on various fees for proposals submitted within the first six months.

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) has submitted the proposal for Metro Line 11, a 17.4 km underground corridor from Anik Depot in Sion to the Gateway of India, to the central Govt. Estimated to cost ₹23,487 crore, the line aims to improve connectivity between the eastern suburbs and South Mumbai ,passing through congested areas like Byculla, Nagpada, and Crawford Market.