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A young Navi Mumbai has surged far ahead of older cities, Bhupendra Shah says

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In a span of just 30 years, the newly-developed city of Navi Mumbai has surged ahead of other cities, which have been in existence for years. Those who have not yet come to the city need to take the decision fast or they will miss the unprecedented opportunities and development that is on offer here, says Bhupendra Shah, chairman and managing director of Bhumiraj Group.

A leading developer in Navi Mumbai, who has been very aggressive about its positive future, Shah declares that the city has outscored its much older cousins that have been in existence for 200 years and more.

This, he says, has been possible due to a combination of the right policies of CIDCO, the quality infrastructure development, the immense talent that the city has attracted, the quality of life the city offers and the unprecedented opportunities of employment couple with all-round progress that Navi Mumbai offers.

Shah, who is also Chairman Trustee Board of Builders Association of Navi Mumbai (BANM), points out, “One only needs to look at the chronology of the various events in the last 30 years to understand why Navi Mumbai has topped in the country in all spheres.”

According to him, “Navi Mumbai and Mumbai are very similar geographically with fishing and agriculture being the primary occupation here. The futuristic planning however has made all the difference for Navi Mumbai in contrast to Mumbai, which is in a mess and gets worse in the rains. The basic infrastructure provided here by CIDCO of drainage, storm water drains, the Dutch inspired holding ponds, open spaces, greenery, social facilities, places of worship for all at concessional rates and the creek bridge for connectivity helped the city take off with a bang.”

Speaking on the city’s journey Shah says, “The wholesale APMC markets came first along with the steel market due to the incentives for residence and work place offered by CIDCO. CIDCO then proposed Palm Beach road and NRI complex along with around 15 major projects during the time of former MD R.C. Sinha. These included Central Park, 2 golf course, IT Park, Science Centre, Exhibition & Convention centre and of course the international airport project.”

On the other infrastructure, Shah notes, “JNPT was promoted aggressively by successive prime ministers. The railways brought in easy and fast commute for the common man. The Sion Panvel highway has been expanded to 16 lanes and connected to Mumbai Pune expressway speeding up travel. Around 12 jetties have come up in the region and soon we will have RORO service in the city. There is of course the international airport project where the first plane will land in 2024 and MTHL coming up connecting Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.”

“Top educational institutions have come in large numbers while prestigious global universities are either here or will be here soon,” he adds.

Crediting CIDCO for its dynamic policies, Shah says, “Housing for all has been CIDCO motto. There are homes for all sections of the society from the affordable and mid-segment to the premium segment. It has emphasised on affordable housing which is always in great demand and has plans to construct 2 lakh more houses. Big names like L&T with its Seawoods Integrated Complex, Godrej etc are very positive about the city and that confirms its eminence.”

“Mega projects worth Rs 1,40,000 cr are coming up in the region, the Reliance SEZ, Corporate Park, JNPT expansion, airport among others, there will be over 25 lakh jobs on offer. Can any other region beat that?” says Shah on the future.

He reveals, “The best is yet to come depending on CIDCO’s next policy move on NAINA. It that goes right then sky is the limit. There is scope for horizontal development there and affordable housing like never before bringing in both employment opportunities and progress.”

“Navi Mumbai is on the threshold of a new beginning of unmatched development prospects. There is not much time now for those who haven’t come here to stay to deliberate. Any further delay will mean missing the opportunities, development and quality of life that no other region offers in the country. The choice is very simple to make for them,” adds Shah.

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