Overview
- The 'iconic cities' policy authorizes CIDCO and other authorities to create themed integrated townships that combine residential clusters with international-grade business districts.
- A new MHADA redevelopment framework covers 20-acre-plus layouts in Mumbai suburbs using cluster models and joint ventures with a 20% inclusive housing requirement for private developers.
- The MHADA policy provides for upgraded amenities and allows maximum rehabilitation FSI, with a high-powered committee led by the Additional Chief Secretary to supervise rollout.
- Major works highlighted include the 142-acre Motilal Nagar project and fresh proposals in Sion, Andheri and Jogeshwari.
- The cabinet also created posts to speed land acquisition and resettlement cases, sanctioned 339 positions for the state skills university, and advanced legal changes including removing derogatory terms from the Begging Act and amending the Public Trusts Act.