Mumbai: In a significant move to upgrade long-neglected municipal markets, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will soon initiate redevelopment of several key markets across Mumbai, including Marol Fish Market, Navalkar Market, Dattaji Salvi Market, and Nirmalatai Raginwar Market. This was confirmed by BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani during a joint meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde and MP Ravindra Waikar.
The redevelopment of Marol Fish Market will be undertaken by the Fisheries Department, with the BMC agreeing to transfer its share of funding for the project. Commissioner Gagrani assured that the civic body is committed to supporting the department financially.
The meeting was held recently in Deputy CM Eknath Shinde’s legislative office to address pending civic issues in the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency. Senior officials from various departments, including Urban Development Principal Secretary Aseem Gupta, MHADA MD Sanjeev Jaiswal, SRA CEO Mahendra Kalyankar, MMRDA Commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee, and other key BMC and state officials were present.
The constituency comprises several old and deteriorated markets under BMC jurisdiction such as Marol Fish Market, Navalkar Market, Nirmalatai Raginwar Market, JVPD Market, and Versova Market. Many of these markets have become severely dilapidated due to neglect. MP Ravindra Waikar raised the issue of redeveloping Marol Fish Market in view of its worsening condition and the demands from local fish vendors. In response, Commissioner Gagrani confirmed the redevelopment plan and the financial contribution from BMC.
Regarding Navalkar Market, Gagrani informed that the redevelopment blueprint has already been approved and tenders will soon be floated.
Basic Facilities for Forest-Dwelling Residents
MP Waikar also emphasized the need to provide basic amenities such as water supply, roads, and toilets to residents living in forest department areas, who have been deprived of such facilities for years. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde directed the BMC Commissioner to ensure that these basic services are provided without delay, reaffirming that it is the civic body’s responsibility.
Street Lights for Internal Roads in Aarey Colony
Highlighting safety concerns in Aarey, where 27 tribal hamlets and other settlements face frequent threats from wild animals, Shinde instructed BMC to install streetlights along 45 km of internal roads in the area. This step aims to prevent animal attacks and ensure the safety of local residents.
