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BMC Reopens Women-Run Mahim Sea Food Plaza After Revamp

The relaunch centers on economic empowerment for Koli fisherwomen to promote coastal culture.

Overview

  • The civic body reopened the Mahim seafront plaza with stalls now operated by trained women’s self-help groups serving fresh seafood.
  • Improvements include repaired and sanitised stalls, coordinated repainting of nearby buildings, decorative lighting, ample seating, selfie points, and live Koli music.
  • Municipal commissioner Bhushan Gagrani and additional commissioner Dr. Ashwini Joshi led the effort, with the G North ward handling upgrades and vendor support.
  • Officials say earlier allocation disputes and political interference were resolved by prioritising local fisherwomen, following intermittent shutdowns and monsoon closures.
  • One report says the model has been extended with additional seafood plazas at Worli Koliwada and Khar Danda.