The 14th edition of Municipalika, a three-day exhibition and conference on Smart and Sustainable Cities, organised at CIDCO Exhibition Centre, Navi Mumbai, from 18th to 20th May, ended on a high note, providing valuable insights and solutions for urban infrastructure and housing development in India.

The general body members of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) have rejected the Smart City proposal for the third time, reports the Times of India. The conditions cited to be included in the Smart City list are ´unacceptable and not in the best interest of the city´, these members said.

The general body members of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) have rejected the Smart City proposal for the third time, reports the Times of India. The conditions cited to be included in the Smart City list are “unacceptable and not in the best interest of the city”, these members said.

If all the proposed metro and monorail projects were to be executed effectively and started rolling on time, Mumbai - the city of dreams - would soon be a commuters´ paradise.

Navi Mumbai, which is in close proximity to Mumbai is a rapidly growing business hub in Maharashtra. It is fast emerging as a key IT hub and requires an efficient integrated transport system, adequate and regular power supply, state-of-the-art telecom network in order to enhance the quality of life of its over 12 lakh residents.

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) bagged first prize at the National Urban Water Award for maintenance services. The recognition reflects the viable means employed by its office towards effective water management, repair works through contractual basis in the city.

For the annual maintenance of the 13-km-long Thane-Belapur road, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) is planning to appoint two contractors. The NMMC is to spend around Rs 1 crore for the annual maintenance of the road.

Navi Mumbai Mayor Sagar Naik has asked the officials concerned to expedite the road repair works in the city areas including Belapur. Residents had expressed their anger over the delay in the road repair works, despite the end of the rainy season.

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has recently given its nod to the new flyover project to connect Nerul east to west near the railway station. Tenders and work order for the same is likely to be issued soon. A budget of Rs 28.24 crore has been allocated for the civic project.