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Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Low water flow in K-Ward due to Metro
Jun 21, 2025 09:18 AM IST Mumbai: As part of the Mumbai Metro-7A project, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will be carrying out tunnelling work under the 1800-mm diameter water main near Veravali Reservoir in Andheri (East) in the K-East Ward. Low water flow in K-Ward due to Metro – 7A work The work will be carried out from June 22 to June 28, from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm and from 9:30 pm to 3:30 am. Due to this, there will be low water pressure. In Vile Parle (East), low water pressure is scheduled from 5 pm to 8 pm during the said days. Old Nagardas Road, New Nagardas Road, Mogarapada, Andheri-Kurla Road will have low water pressure from 8 pm to 9:30 pm. The authorities have requested citizens in the affected areas to take necessary precautions by storing adequate water in advance.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
MMRDA to levy daily fines on contractors for labour shortage
Mumbai: With four metro rail projects scheduled to be commissioned by the end of 2025, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Wednesday introduced a new penalty policy, whereby contractors will be fined ₹1-2 lakh per day for shortage of manpower at worksites. 'We have appointed dedicated team leaders for each metro package, which has made a measurable difference in site progress. This new policy is the next logical step,' said Sanjay Mukherjee, metropolitan commissioner, MMRDA. 'We have observed that currently, most infrastructure and metro rail projects have 40-60% of the sanctioned labour force working. So we have framed this penalty policy,' an MMRDA official told Hindustan Times. Effective immediately, the new policy would be applicable for all MMRDA worksites, though priority would be given to Metro rail corridors, especially lines 9, 4, 4A and 2B which are slated to be commissioned by year-end. A 25-50% shortfall in manpower will attract a penalty of ₹1 lakh per day while a shortfall above 50% will attract ₹2 lakh per day as penalty, an MMRDA official told Hindustan Times. 'No prior notice or exceptions would be made and delivery timelines would be non-negotiable,' the official said. Fines for shortage of manpower would be levied in addition to fines for missed deadlines, the official clarified. All ongoing metro projects have been assigned to senior officials who will be responsible for monitoring them and ensuring their timely completion, said sources in the planning authority. Designated officials will conduct periodic site audits and manpower reviews to identify any labour shortfall, besides scrutinising reports submitted by general consultants overseeing the projects, they said. Labour shortage was a major problem during the Covid-19 pandemic, which affected construction work for the metro 2A and metro 7 corridors, said MMRDA officials. 'Recently, there was a shortage of workers for Metro 2B, for which fines were levied. Metro corridors 9, 7A, 5 and 4 too have labour shortage problems, especially during the summer when workers return to their hometowns. Contractors will have to find ways to manage such situations,' said a senior MMRDA official. But contractors were sceptical about the new policy. 'With infrastructure works including metro rail corridors being built across the country, there is no doubt that there is a shortage of workers in the market,' a contractor with several projects in the Mumbai metropolitan region told Hindustan Times. 'Besides, workers go home during the festival seasons, which further delays work. These factors need to be considered rather than simply levying fines.' The MMRDA has, in the past, levied penalties worth ₹1.29 crore on contractors for delays in civil works, roofing and structural works for the metro 2B corridor. In 2024, penalties worth ₹2.75 crore were levied for leakages in metro projects, missed deadlines and accidents on site.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Metro to fine contractors for shortage of employees
Mumbai: Facing tight deadlines across over 150 km of metro lines, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has introduced a new policy to penalise contractors for workforce deficiencies, putting execution front and centre of Mumbai's transit push. Under the revised framework, a 25–50% shortfall in manpower will attract a penalty of Rs 1 lakh per day, while any gap exceeding 50% will invite a fine of Rs 2 lakh daily. Missing key construction milestones, known as Key Dates (KDs), will draw further contractual penalties. The fines will be levied without prior notice. MMRDA sources said the policy aims to enforce discipline and accountability. "Delivery timelines are non-negotiable. This isn't just about penalties—it's about commitment to the city and its commuters," an official said. Periodic audits and manpower reviews will now become part of standard procedure, with general consultants and metro engineers tasked with close monitoring. Contractors will also be required to submit weekly manpower deployment plans, with daily reporting of ground strength. CM Devendra Fadnavis said, "We're not just building metro lines, we're building trust. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch xu hướng AUD/USD? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo This policy isn't punitive, it's progressive. The world is watching how India builds its cities, and Mumbai must lead by example." Deputy CM and MMRDA chairman Eknath Shinde said the city can't afford slowdowns. "MMRDA is working at an unprecedented pace, and there's no room for compromise. If enforcing tough measures is what it takes to stay on track, so be it," he said. Metropolitan commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee said, "Dedicated team leaders for each metro package helped improve site progress. This policy is the logical next step. We aim to commission multiple corridors by year-end; we're not just working faster, we're working smarter."
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
‘Contractors to be penalised': MMRDA tackles delay with fresh manpower policy to expedite Mumbai Metro works
As Mumbai gears up to bring over 150 km of Metro corridors into operation, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has enforced a manpower mobilisation policy to curb delays and tighten project execution timelines. For the first time, contractors working on Metro projects will face financial penalties for workforce shortages, marking a disciplined approach towards delivering Mumbai's most ambitious infrastructure project. Under the new policy, stricter penalties are now mandatory. A shortfall of 25 per cent to 50 per cent in manpower at project sites will incur a daily penalty of Rs 1 lakh, while that exceeding 50 per cent will result in a daily penalty of Rs 2 lakh. Furthermore, a failure to meet project key dates (KDs) will trigger additional contractual penalties. MMRDA has clarified that there will be no exceptions or warnings. With several of its Metro corridors such as Metro Lines 2B, 5, 6, 7A, and 9 reaching critical stages of construction and trials, the policy is viewed as an essential step in keeping the momentum and preventing delays. Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, Metropolitan Commissioner of MMRDA, 'We appointed dedicated team leaders for each Metro package, which has made a significant difference in site progress. This new policy is the next logical step. We aim to commission multiple Metro corridors by the end of this year. We are not just working faster we're working smarter.' Regular site inspections and manpower reviews will be carried out as part of normal operating procedures. These will be overseen by general consultants and Metro engineering teams that have been appointed for every corridor, he said on Wednesday. Team leaders have also been dedicated to individual Metro packages to enhance accountability and facilitate progress monitoring. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who is also the MMRDA Chairman, has endorsed the policy. 'This is about momentum. MMRDA is working on an unprecedented scale, and there is no room for compromise. We owe it to our commuters to stay on track—literally and figuratively. If that means enforcing tough measures, so be it. Time lost is opportunity lost,' he said. This decision is seen to be important in the management of Metro projects in Mumbai with a clear message of execution being the priority by MMRDA.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Maharashtra To Double Honorarium Amount For Emergency Prisoners
Mumbai: The Maharashtra cabinet has decided to double the honorarium provided by the state government to those imprisoned during the Emergency in 1975. The cabinet also decided to provide the honorarium to the spouses of the imprisoned persons, which means that the surviving spouses would be the beneficiaries of the pension benefits. These decisions have been approved under the revised "Gaurav Yojana," which aims to honour the contributions of individuals from Maharashtra. Currently, an honorarium ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 is provided as a pension benefit to people imprisoned during the Emergency. As per the cabinet, the honorarium amount will be twofold. The cabinet meeting chaired by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has also approved MahaKrishi-AI policy 2025-2029, which pushed for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in agricultural activities with a view that transformation can be achieved by using such emerging technologies in the agriculture sector. Using AI, generative AI, drones, computer vision, robotics, and predictive analytics would help further projects in the state, such as Agri Stack, Mahaveda, CROPSAP, and Agmarknet. Moreover, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) will get 29 hectares 52 R land at Mauje Jambutke in Nashik district for the tribal industrial cluster. Emerging entrepreneurs from the tribal community will be encouraged, promoting employment generation and economic growth. The cabinet decision, taken under the revenue department's ambit, approved the waiver of stamp duty on land required for the joint project of Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and M/s Raigad Pen Growth Centre Ltd. This is the first significant project in the state through public-private partnership (PPP), which is expected to attract foreign investment. Stamp duty will be waived on the transfer of land required for Maharashtra National Law University at Pahadi Goregaon in Mumbai. The university will have its building with academic facilities for thousands of students. The cabinet also decided to waive stamp duty on the lease agreement between a special purpose vehicle (SPV) and other agencies in the Dharavi redevelopment project. Since it is a major project in the public interest, the rehabilitation and redevelopment plan will gain momentum, and it will facilitate its implementation. Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) will be set up at the Gram Panchayat level under the central government's WINDS (Weather Information Network Data System) project. To this end, the cabinet has decided to extend the deadline for the Mahaveda project. This project aims to provide accurate weather information to all the villages of the state. It is important for farmers to get weather-based agricultural advice and guidance. The other cabinet decision includes the extension of loans from the Asian Development Bank and the New Development Bank for Mumbai Metro Route 2A, which connects Dahisar East to D N Nagar, and Route 2B, which connects DN Nagar to Mandale. The Virar-Alibaug Multipurpose Transport Corridor project has been approved and will be taken up on a "Build, Operate and Transfer" (BOP) basis. The cabinet also approved a change in the definition of non-resident Indian (NRI) for admission in courses in non-aided private professional educational institutions. This means that children and dependents of NRIs will be admitted to professional courses. This decision prompts an amendment to the Admission and Fee Regulation Act of 2015.
