The Mumbai Metropolitan Region is set to become India's first metro area with two operational international airports as Navi Mumbai International Airport prepares for launch, potentially doubling the region's aviation capacity and transforming connectivity for Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities across India.

Maharashtra government sanctions 54.58 hectares in Igatpuri, Nashik district, for a new film city modeled after Mumbai's Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari, aiming to decentralize entertainment infrastructure and boost regional tourism.

The upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport is set to transform Mumbai's aviation landscape, with combined capacity projections reaching 150-160 million passengers annually by 2032.

The Maharashtra government has approved 285 new police positions for Navi Mumbai International Airport security operations, with ₹11 crore allocated for implementation under the Navi Mumbai Police Commissioner's jurisdiction.

MSRDC announces ₹1,420 crore plan to transform Mumbai-Pune Expressway into 10-lane superhighway. Self-funded through toll collection, the project aims to handle 100,000+ daily vehicles and boost regional connectivity.

Nine significant infrastructure projects have been approved for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), enabling transformational development. The MMRDA is leading efforts worth approximately ₹12,546 crore to improve 56 km of roads, bridges, and pedestrian walkways, promoting regional connectivity.