The Maharashtra government has approved the transfer of 33,954 hectares of government land to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), in a major move aimed at accelerating infrastructure development across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
The land has been handed over free of cost under the Class-1 category, significantly strengthening MMRDA’s asset base and enabling it to achieve financial closure for its infrastructure plans for FY 2026–27.
This large-scale transfer is expected to play a crucial role in land monetisation, a key strategy being used by MMRDA to mobilise funds for ongoing and upcoming projects. The authority is currently executing infrastructure works worth nearly ₹3 lakh crore, including metro corridors, tunnels, transport networks, and new urban development zones.
The land parcels are spread across 1,324 villages in three districts -Thane, Raigad, and Palghar covering several rapidly urbanising areas such as Kalyan, Bhiwandi, Panvel, Uran, Vasai, and Alibag.
Officials indicated that the transferred land will be utilised for a wide range of development activities, including infrastructure projects, transit-oriented development (TOD), logistics parks, economic hubs, housing, and planned urban expansion.
The decision is expected to enhance MMRDA’s ability to generate revenue through leasing and development of land parcels, thereby reducing reliance on traditional funding sources and supporting large-scale infrastructure execution.
Overall, the move represents a strategic step toward integrated urban development and infrastructure financing, positioning MMRDA to play a central role in shaping the next phase of growth in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
