Maharashtra Approves ₹35.01 Cr Masterplan by Surbana Jurong for 323.44 sq km 'Third Mumbai' in Raigad District

MMRDA & Singapore's Surbana Jurong Sign Pact for Third Mumbai Master Plan; $1.1B FDI from Mapletree

MMRDA has partnered with Singapore's Surbana Jurong and Mapletree to develop the master plan for Third Mumbai, a massive 323 sq km new city in Raigad district. The project aims to attract $1.1 billion FDI and is strategically located near Atal Setu, Navi Mumbai International Airport, and JNPT. This is a key exam topic for infrastructure, urban planning, and international cooperation.

Third Mumbai Project: Farmers Protest Land Acquisition, Demand Market Rate Compensation Under RFCTLARR Act

The Third Mumbai project (KSC New Town) in Raigad district highlights the ongoing conflict between urban expansion and farmers' rights. The article details the history of land acquisition in the region, the farmers' demand for market-rate compensation under the RFCTLARR Act 2013, and the trust deficit due to past unfulfilled promises. This is crucial for understanding land acquisition laws, compensation mechanisms, and the socio-economic impact of mega infrastructure projects.

₹38,000 Cr Greenfield Shipyard in Thoothukudi: India's First Mega Shipyard

India's first mega greenfield shipyard is proposed at Thoothukudi with an investment of ₹38,000 crore. This project is a strategic move to boost domestic shipbuilding capacity, create a maritime manufacturing hub, and generate significant employment in southern Tamil Nadu.

Cabinet Approves ₹8,970 Cr, 135.87 km NH-15 Guwahati-Tezpur Corridor with ELF for IAF

The Union Cabinet approved a 135.87 km, ₹8,970 crore Guwahati-Tezpur corridor on NH-15 in Assam, developed on BOT toll mode. It includes an emergency landing facility (ELF) for IAF, five bypasses, and connectivity to 8 PM Gati Shakti economic nodes. This project is a high-yield topic for Prelims data and Mains infrastructure/regional development.

DDA Approves Master Plan Delhi 2047: Land Pooling, GDA Policy, 3,500 Hectares Unauthorised

DDA has approved the Master Plan for Delhi-2047, ending a five-year delay and setting Delhi's 20-year framework for housing, transport and green spaces. The plan focuses on land pooling, GDA policy, TOD and regularisation of unauthorised colonies amid a severe affordable housing crunch. For exams, remember the approval body, the 1957 Act, and the housing data: affordable supply fell from 62% to 11%, luxury share hit 70%.

TVK Govt Signs 97 MoUs Worth ₹67,542 Cr at ‘Vettri Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026’

The three-month-old Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government signed 97 MoUs worth over ₹67,542 crore at its first major investment conclave ‘Vettri Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026’. Key investments include Hinduja Group (₹2,500 crore), Daimler India (₹4,000 crore), and Saint-Gobain (₹2,000 crore). The Ramanathapuram region received its first big investment of ₹1,000 crore from Phoenix Kothari Group. Cumulative commitments in the first 100 days cross ₹1 lakh crore, generating over 1.2 lakh jobs.

Railway Board Approves MRTS-Chennai Metro Merger: 2-Year Transition, 21 Stations Handed Over

After a 15-year wait since the proposal in 2011, the Railway Board has approved the merger of the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) with Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). This marks a major urban infrastructure reform in Chennai, involving a two-year transition, handover of 21 stations, and creation of a special committee for oversight.

Delhi Cabinet Approves Private Universities Bill, MPD-2047 Allows FAR 180 & Residential Schools

Delhi government has approved a draft Private Universities Bill and notified MPD-2047, allowing residential schools, removing height restrictions on educational buildings, and increasing FAR to 180. These changes aim to optimize land use and expand education infrastructure in land-constrained Delhi. Students should note key data points like FAR limits, floor calculations, and Narela education hub expansion for prelims.