In a significant boost to urban development, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inaugurated and performed bhoomipujan for 25 civic facilities and projects at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre in Vashi. The projects, valued at over Rs.410 crores, are aimed at enhancing infrastructure, health services, and environmental management in Navi Mumbai.

During the inauguration, Chief Minister Shinde expressed satisfaction with the progress made by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) in accelerating the city's development. He highlighted key projects, including a 10-bed chemotherapy ward, a new school, a market, health centres, water tanks, e-buses, and e-charging stations. Additionally, the NMMC is set to introduce a recycling initiative for cloth, demonstrating its commitment to innovative waste management solutions.

Prominent figures at the event included CIDCO Chairman Sanjay Shirsat, MPs Shrirang Barane and Naresh Mhaske, and MLAs Ganesh Naik and Manda Mhatre, along with NMMC Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde.

In his address, Chief Minister Shinde highlighted the success of the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, which has directly benefited over 145,000 women in Navi Mumbai. He also announced new initiatives, such as allowing women to travel on NMMT buses at a 50% discount, which was met with enthusiastic applause from attendees.

Additionally, the Chief Minister revealed that NMMC employees will receive a Diwali bonus of Rs.33,000 this year, an increase of Rs.3,000 from the previous year.

Key projects inaugurated:-

1. Concreting of Ghansoli Palm Beach Road connecting Ghansoli to Koparkhairane junction worth Rs.52.5 crores

2. Bhoomipujan of multi-purpose building in Koparkhairane at Sector 19A. The civic body has allotted Rs.54.29 crores for the project.

3. Olympic size swimming pool inauguration at NMMT Bus Station, Sector 12, Vashi.

4. Multi storied parking facility, inaugurated at Sector 15, CBD Belapur (Rs.34.63 crores).

5. Nerul Ward Office Building, inaugurated (Rs.2.36 crores).

6. New School Building at Kukshet (Rs.6.26 crores).

7. Foot- Over- Bridge on Koparkhairane Link Road inauguration (Rs.2.44 crores).

8. Market Buildings in Kukshet and Koparkhairane Inauguration (Various amounts totalling Rs.16.14 crores).

9. Bhoomipujan of water tanks was held at Vashi, while inauguration of water tanks at Nerul, CBD Belapur, Ghansoli was held. The NMMC has allotted Rs.60 crores for the development of the water tanks.

10. Urban Health Post building was inaugurated at Sector 16, Koparkhairane the project costed NMMC Rs.2.28 crores.

11. Cancer Screening Facilities was inaugurated in 13 Urban Health Post (UHP).

12. New Urban Health Centre (UHWC) launched.

13. Textile Recycling Project innovative waste management initiative launched.

14. E-Bus Facility - Launch of 25 electric buses.

15. Bhoomipujan of 18 new e-vehicle charging stations was held.

16. E-Office System

17. New Mobile App launched for mynmmc for enhanced citizen services.

“The inauguration of these facilities represents a significant step toward improving civic amenities and infrastructure in Navi Mumbai. The NMMC is focused on implementing people-oriented administration, aiming to fulfill the growing needs of the city's residents through various innovative projects and services”, said NMMC Chief Dr. Shinde.