Mumbai's Commissioner on City's Future Growth

Mumbai faces significant infrastructure challenges, including a severe deficit in its road network compared to other major cities. To address this, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is focusing on underground corridors and concretizing existing roads, while also developing a trenching policy to manage utility access.

The city's public transport relies heavily on the metro, with an underinvestment noted in buses and last-mile connectivity. Mumbai needs 7,000 to 10,000 buses but operates with only 2,600-2,800. Pedestrian infrastructure is also being prioritized under a new policy.

Cleanliness remains a major concern, with 7,000 metric tonnes of solid waste and 8,000 metric tonnes of construction debris collected daily. Efforts are underway to manage waste in slum areas and eliminate garbage vulnerable points.

Flood mitigation has improved since 2005, with drainage capacity increased. However, extreme weather events pose ongoing challenges, addressed through early warning systems and urban flood mitigation plans. Data centers are encouraged to use recycled water under a Green Data Centre Policy.

Water management is evolving, with new sewage treatment plants expected to recover 1,200 MLD for reuse. Redevelopment in South Mumbai faces financial viability challenges for developers due to existing schemes and property restrictions.

Construction and demolition waste management is being streamlined through a new portal. The BMC aims to create open spaces and increase green cover, including through Miyawaki plantations. Efforts are also being made to address air pollution by monitoring construction sites and promoting public transport and electric vehicles.