Mumbai BMC Standing Committee Reviews Rs 2,800 Crore Civic Projects Amid Cost Concerns

The newly elected Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) standing committee convened its first meeting after nearly four years, reviewing 59 civic proposals worth around Rs 2,800 crore. Key projects include Mumbai's first gymkhana, the Sion bridge reconstruction with a 20% cost increase, and procurement of water supply vehicles. Opposition members raised concerns over cost escalations and timelines, notably for the Goregaon Mulund Link Road flyover, but most proposals were approved to advance urban infrastructure development.