Mumbai's 98-year-old Deonar dumping ground confronts another year of delays as three overlapping environmental mega-projects struggle with regulatory approvals, threatening urban development plans including the Dharavi redevelopment initiative.

Maharashtra Chief Minister directs immediate approval of stalled Maan-Mhalunge town planning scheme to unlock ₹150 crore funding and accelerate Pune Metropolitan Region development.

Andhra Pradesh announces major building regulation reforms in June 2025. New norms extend licence validity to 3 years, streamline approvals for projects under 50 sqm, and relax balcony restrictions for low-rise construction.

Stay informed with this 2025 guide to RERA Rajasthan. Learn about project and agent registration, buyer protections, complaint process, fees, and benefits under the Real Estate Regulatory Authority.

MahaRERA reached a milestone in 2023-24, registering 4,332 projects from 5,471 applicants. Officials stressed that the remaining applications are being carefully reviewed to ensure project integrity and compliance.

Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate reform (MoEFCC) made a major reform to balance development with animal protection. Large projects in protected areas now need forest permissions before wildlife clearances.