CHAPTER NO.

CIDCO: COMPLETED HOUSING PROJECTS AND DEVELOPMENT OF NAVI

MUMBAI

Topics

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Houses Constructed by CIDCO

4.3 Node wise Houses Constructed by CIDCO

4.4 Housing Projects of CIDCO in Navi Mumbai

4.4.1 Seawood Estate (I)

4.4.2 Seawood Estate (II)

4.4.3 Millennium Tower

4.4.4 Gharkul

4.4.5 Spagheti

4.4.6 Gharonda

4.4.7 Niwara

4.4.8 Simplex

4.4.9 Vastu Vihae and Celebration

4.4.10 Unnati (Ulwe)

4.4.11 Swapnapurti

4.4.12 CIDCO'S Upcoming Housing Scheme

4.5 CIDCO & Navi Mumbai - The beginning

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 4.5.1 Navi Mumbai before arrival of CIDCO

4.5.2 Navi Mumbai after arrival of CIDCO

4.6 CIDCO and Commercial and Industrial Development

4.6.1 Thane Belapur MIDC

4.6.2 Taloja MIDC

4.6.3 APMC Market

4.6.4 JNP (Jawaharlal Nehru Port)

4.6.5 Iron and Steel market

4.6.6 Service Sector

4.6.7 NMSEZ (Navi Mumbai Special Economic Zone)

4.7. Role of CIDCO in Commercial and Industrial Development

Process

4.8 SMART City

4.8.1 Important Elements of a Smart City

4.8.2 Navi Mumbai as a Smart City

4.8.3. Role of CIDCO for Smart City

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CIDCO: COMPLETED HOUSING PROJECTS AND DEVELOPMENT OF NAVI

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4.1 Introduction

Navi Mumbai, located in the eastern trans harbour of Mumbai, Maharashtra, is one of the world's

largest planned townships. This planned township is developed by CIDCO. The City and

Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) of Maharashtra which was formed on 17th March

1971, under the Indian Companies Act, 1956. Along with the job of development of city, CIDCO

also undertake construction of some housing projects. The primary objective of such

housing projects is to make the houses affordable to all income groups. For that

purpose the households in Navi Mumbai are divided into four income categories.

A. Economically Weaker Section (hereafter it is called as EWS), earning

Rs.8,000 p.m. or less.

B. Lower Income Group (hereafter it is called as LIG), earning more than

Rs.8,000 p.m. up to Rs.16,000 p.m.

C. Middle Income Group (hereafter it is called as MIG), earning more than

Rs.16,000 up to Rs.40,000 p.m. and

D. Higher Income Group (hereafter it is called as HIG), earning more than

Rs.40,000 p.m.

The higher income groups would pay a surcharge for housing, which would

subsidize housing for the lower income groups. CIDCO decided to use a

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maximum surcharge of 15% on housing for highest income to compensate for a

maximum subsidy of 45% to lowest income groups.

4.2 Houses Constructed by CIDCO

Between 1970 and 1990, CIDCO was prime supplier of fully constructed

affordable houses under conventional approach to the EWS, LIG, MIG and also

to HIG. Private builders also took keen interest in construction of houses after

the year 2000. CIDCO provide houses for all categories of income earners.

Houses constructed during last 35 years are given in the following table

Table 4.1

Number of Houses (Flats) Constructed by CIDCO in Navi Mumbai

Year EWS and LIG MIG HIG Total

Upto 1980 4,789 203 1,732 6,724

1981-1985 15,028 16,379 6,263 37,670

1986-1990 14,601 2,164 2,655 19,420

1991-1995 13,048 6,516 8,253 27,817

1996-2000 6,389 5,290 5,662 17,341

2001-2007 7,624 1,931 3,706 13,261

2010-2014 2,568 802 422 3,792

Total 64,047 33,285 28693 1,26,025

(Source: CIDCO)

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1. CIDCO has constructed about 1,26,025 of houses in the city, out of which

51% of houses are for EWS and LIG category, while 26% was reserved for MIG

category and 23% for HIG. The emphasis was on providing affordable houses

for EWS and LIG.

2. Highest construction was during 1981-85 and1991-95. Out of the total houses

constructed, 29.89% and 22.07% houses constructed during this period

respectively.

3. Lowest construction is during 2010-14 in which CIDCO constructed only 3%

of the total houses constructed over the year

4.3 Node wise Houses Constructed by CIDCO

Navi Mumbai is divided into fourteen nodes. Each node consists of several

numbers of sectors. Each node is well equipped with infrastructure and social

facilities. The planning of the city was done node wise. Each node was planned

separately to fulfill the need of the city.

All nodes are not fully developed yet. CIDCO begin the development process

from Vashi and Nerul nodes and then spread the development to other nodes.

Out of fourteen nodes, CIDCO has undertaken their housing projects in eleven

nodes only. The detail of number of houses constructed in each node is given in

the following table.

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 Table 4.2

The node wise details of number of houses (Flats) constructed by CIDCO

Nodes Income Up to 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001 2010

Group 1980 to to to to to to Total

1985 1990 1995 2000 2007 2014

EWS/LIG -- 4,963 1,200 1,000 -- -- -- 7,163

Airoli MIG -- 60 744 1,030 576 -- -- 2,410

HIG -- 945 975 1,090 -- -- -- 3,010

EWS/LIG -- -- -- 2,943 596 5,960 -- 9,499

Ghansoli MIG -- -- -- -- -- - -- --

HIG -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

EWS/LIG 4,091 4,686 -- 590 -- -- -- 9,367

Vashi MIG 203 4,423 -- 934 -- -- -- 5,560

HIG 1,536 535 -- 1,200 -- -- -- 3,271

EWS/LIG -- -- 10,769 1,058 -- -- -- 11,827

MIG -- -- -- 1,442 -- -- -- 1,442
Kopar
HIG -- -- -- 566 -- -- -- 566
Khairne

EWS/LIG -- -- -- 152 1,664 -- -- 1,816

MIG -- -- -- 1,091 1,998 -- -- 3,089
Sanpada
HIG -- -- -- 1,032 1,546 1,200 -- 3,778
EWS/LIG -- 4,020 96 2,194 972 -- -- 7,282
MIG -- 4,736 64 448 2,640 -- -- 7,888
Nerul
HIG -- 1,872 96 1,974 2,720 629 -- 7,291

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 EWS/LIG 698 -- -- 250 -- -- -- 948

CBD MIG -- 3,428 348 105 -- -- -- 3,881

Belapur HIG 196 1,679 150 348 1,024 -- -- 3,397

EWS/LIG -- -- -- -- 3,077 1,664 1,224 5,965

Khar MIG -- -- -- -- -- 1,451 802 2,253

Ghar HIG -- -- -- -- -- 1,877 422 2,299

EWS/LIG -- 364 2,536 2,323 -- -- -- 5,223

Kalam MIG -- 2,496 480 320 -- -- -- 3,296

Boli HIG -- 476 344 1,156 -- -- -- 1,976

EWS/LIG -- 995 -- 2,538 -- -- -- 3,533

New MIG -- 1,236 528 1,146 -- 480 -- 3,390

Panvel HIG -- 756 1,090 887 -- -- -- 2,733

EWS/LIG -- -- -- -- 80 -- 1,344 1,424

Drona MIG -- -- -- -- 76 -- -- 76

Giri HIG -- -- -- -- 372 -- -- 372

EWS/LIG 4,789 15,028 14,601 13,048 6,389 7,624 2,568 64,047

All MIG 203 16,379 2,164 6,516 5,290 1,931 802 33,285

Nodes HIG 1,732 6,263 2,655 8,253 5,662 3,706 422 28,693

6,724 37,670 19,420 27,817 17,341 13,261 3,792

Grand Total 1,26,025

(Source: CIDCO)

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1. The total number of houses built in Navi Mumbai is about 2,25,000 units, out

of which 1,26,025 units are built by CIDCO and rest by private sector. It means

56% of houses were built up by CIDCO.

2. About 50,000 houses are under construction by private developers. Thus, so

far there are about 2.75 lakhs houses in Navi Mumbai including those under

construction. About 74% of the households own their houses in Navi Mumbai.

3. CIDCO constructed houses for EWS under Bombay Urban Development

Project (BUDP) I, II and III in Airoli, Kopar Khairane, Kharghar, Nerul,

Kalamboli and New Panvel. Some ambitious housing projects were also

undertaken by the Corporation for different income groups i.e. Gharkul and

Spaghetti for LIG, and MIG, Millennium Towers for MIG and Seawoods Estate

for HIG like Non Resident Indians.

4.4 Housing Projects of CIDCO in Navi Mumbai

CIDCO has completed number of housing projects in the city. In fact, in the

beginning, CIDCO was the only housing authority who started constructing

houses in the city when there was low demand for the city. Private builders join

the construction only when the demand for houses increased. Following are

some of the completed housing project by CIDCO in Navi Mumbai.

4.4.1Seawoods Estate I ( Nerul )

While planning the city, CIDCO took every possible care to see that the citizens

love to call it their home. A glimpse of this ambition is visible in NRI Complex,

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also called as ‘Seawood Estate’. Initially the project was planned for NRIs (Non

Resident Indians), hence it was named as NRI Complex. These apartments are

now being offered to resident Indians too.

NRI Complex is one of the popular Residential Developments in Nerul - Navi

Mumbai neighborhood of Mumbai. It is located on a 2,30,000 sq. meter of land,

Seawoods Estate in Nerul is an exclusive residential complex of elegant

apartments and duplex penthouses.

The Phase-I, developed in the year 1996, consisted of 46 towers and 1,534

apartments and is fully occupied. Set on a lush green landscape by the sea, the

project offers an amazing harmony, a perfect blend of serene environment and

comfort living. Automatic membership to an exclusive Spanish villa type

clubhouse with contemporary facilities is also available in NRI Complex.

Project consists of shopping complex, club house with swimming pool, garden

with landscaping inside the complex.

The landscape is beautiful with spacious 46 Blocks and over 1500 Houses. It is

one of the most prestigious housing projects in Navi Mumbai located on bay of

Arabian Sea in sector 54, 56 & 58 of Nerul node. It provides a super specialty

housing complex which is designed for higher class consisting of 2BHK, 3BHK ,

4BHK and Pent House apartments including superior amenities. The project is

taken up in two phases, viz: Phase I- Existing Sea woods Estate consists of 7

towers with 440 apartments and Phase II- New Phase in construction stage

consists of 4 towers with 225 apartments.

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 Table 4.3

Types and Number of Apartments in Seawood Estate I

Type of Apartment Number of Apartments

2 BHK 192

3 BHK 220

3 BHK Duplex (Pent House) 14

4 BHK Duplex (Pent House) 14

(Source: CIDCO)

The Project provides following Amenities:

 Garden, Swimming Pool, Play Area, Health Facilities.

 Recreation Facilities, 24 Hr Backup, Maintenance Staff.

 Security, Intercom, Club House.

 Rain Water Harvesting, WiFi, Cafeteria.

 Broadband Internet, Library, Tennis Court

 Badminton Court, Gymnasium, Bank/ATM etc.

Features

 Luxury Features- Power Back-up, Room AC, Lifts, RO System

(Reverse Osmosis- a water purification technology), Water Softner,

High Speed Internet, Wi-Fi.

 Security Features- Security Guards, Electronic Security, Intercom

Facility, Fire Alarm.

 Plot Features- Corner Location, Park Facing.

 Interior Features- Modular Kitchen, Marble Flooring

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  Exterior Features- Reserved Parking, Visitor Parking,Servant

Quarter.

 Recreation- Swimming Pool, Park, Fitness Centre / GYM, Club /

Community Center

 Maintenance-Maintenance Staff, Water Supply / Storage, Rain

Water Harvesting, Waste Disposal

 Commercial Features- High Speed Internet / Wi-Fi

 Land Features- Clear Title, Freehold Land, Feng Shui / Vaastu

Compliant, Club / Community Center, Adjacent to Main

Road,Park/Green Belt Facing, Water Connection, Electric

Connection, Close to Hospital, Close to School, Close to Shopping

Center/Mall.

 Other features- Power Back-up, Security / Fire Alarm, Corner Flat /

House / Plot, Intercom Facility, Lift(s), Reserved Parking, Visitor

Parking, Park, Security Personnel, Maintenance Staff, Water

Storage, Club house / Community Center, Waste Disposal, Flooring:

Ceramic

 Furnish: Furnished

 Additional Rooms: Servant Room

Highlights

1. Manmade water bodies, mounds, downs and meadows within the complex.

2. Green landscaping all around.

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 3. A sea-facing rotunda and promenade with a tree-lined avenue.

4. An extensive recreation ground, away from the vehicular traffic area

5. Creatively designed play ground.

4.4.2 Seawoods Estate-II ( Nerul )

Considering the high demand for Higher Income Group Apartments on the Palm

Beach Marg, CIDCO has planned and taken up the construction of the remaining

apartments of the Seawoods Estate in the year 2007. NRI complex phase 2 by

CIDCO at Seawoods, Navi Mumbai is a residential project launched to meet the

requirements of an elegant and comfortable residential house for higher income

group.

The project comprises of 4 buildings with 252 apartments and offers 2 BHK, 3

BHK, duplex and penthouse apartments. A spacious clubhouse, swimming pool,

children’s play area and greenery dotting the landscape will add to the sense of

luxurious living in this complex.

Apart from all the amenities which are there in NRI Complex Phase 1, NRI

Complex Phase 2 has following additional amenities:-

Community Level Amenities:

Garden Maintenance Staff, Security, Club House, Community Hall.

Health & Fitness Level Amenities:

Swimming Pool, Health Facilities, Tennis Court, Gymnasium, Indoor

Games

Kid Friendly Amenities:

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 Play Area

Connectivity:

Intercom Broadband Internet.

Green Living:

Rain Water Harvesting, Others recreation facilities

4.4.3 Millennium Towers ( Sanpada )

Millennium Towers, as the name suggests, is an intelligent housing scheme for

this millennium. With this mega project, CIDCO introduced a lot of well-

thought out amenities earlier unheard of in Navi Mumbai. Millennium Towers is

one of the popular residential developments in Sanpada, Navi Mumbai. It is

among the well known Projects of its class. It consists of 2BHK, 3BHK and 4

BHK flats. The complex is one of a kind due to its modern furnishing and

unique features. It is different from other projects and a perfect place for the

residents to spend quality time with their near and dear ones. The location is

very convenient for the residents as it is nearby to the hospitals, banks, schools,

parks, restaurants and shopping malls. The well situated location and the

beautiful interior makes this residence as the first choice for buyers. This home

is perfect for the house dwellers that are in search of heaven. It provides with a

wide variety of facilities and modern day amenities.

Millennium Towers is one of the residential developments by CIDCO. It offers

thoughtfully designed 2BHK, 3BHK and 4BHK flats. The project is well

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equipped with all the amenities. It is designed for Middle and Higher Income

Groups. The project offers video monitoring facility, internet, telephone,

intercom and cable TV through optical fiber connection to every flat – a first of

its kind in India. Besides, fire alarms and fire-fighting systems on each floor

add to the excellent amenities.

The project also offers an exclusive clubhouse, Billiard and Pool tables,

facilities for other indoor games, guest rooms, restaurant, gymnasium,

swimming pool and a shopping plaza. Millennium Towers is located in the

Sanpada node, which is well-connected to CST (Mumbai) and Thane by railway

as well as Sion-Panvel Expressway. A special form of Tunnel Technology was

used for the construction of this mega housing complex. The project is walking

distance from shopping centres, malls and reputed schools. The landscape is

beautiful with spacious and over 1200 Houses. With all amenities, clubhouse,

swimming pool, reserved car parking, 24 hr, security, very posh locality. The

project has following Location Advantages:

 Modern amenities are provided including a clubhouse and gymnasium.

 Walking distance Approximately 2kms from Sanpada Railway Station.

 1 km apart from Ryna International School.

 Well-developed infrastructure.

 In close proximity to several upcoming shopping malls and premium

hotels.

 2 kms from Citi Bank ATM.

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Amenities:-

• Spacious Swimming Pool for the residents to unwind themselves.

• Play Area for the kids to play in a safe environment.

• Health facilities for the residents.

• Garden to get refreshed.

• Recreation facilities for the residents.

• 24 hours backup in case of emergencies.

• Maintenance Staff to take care of the complaints of the residents.

• Security for the safety of the residents.

• Intercom, Wi-Fi, Broadband Internet.

• Club House, Library, Bank/ATM, Community Hall.

• Tennis Court, Badminton Court, Gymnasium, Indoor Games.

• 24 hours backup, Maintenance staff, Security, Intercom, Rain Water

Harvesting.
• Luxury Features- Power Back-up, Lifts, Water Softner, High Speed

Internet, Wi-Fi.

 Security Features- Security Guards, Electronic Security, Intercom

Facility, Fire Alarm

• Interior Features- Modular Kitchen

• Exterior Features- Reserved Parking, Visitor Parking.

• Recreation- Swimming Pool, Park, Fitness Centre / GYM, Club /

Community Center.

 Maintenance- Maintenance Staff, Water Supply / Storage, Boring /

Tube-well, Rain Water Harvesting

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4.4.4 Gharkul ( Kharghar )

Gharkul was developed by City and Industrial Development

Corporation (CIDCO) of Maharashtra for Low Income Group (LIG) and Medium

Income Group (MIG). Considering the huge public demand in Kharghar, one of

the most beautiful nodes of Navi Mumbai, CIDCO came up with the housing

project ‘Gharkul’ in the year 2000. This project was started in the year 2000 and

completed in 2002 and the opening ceremony was presided by the then Chief

Minister of Maharashtra Vilasrao Deshmukh. It was an ambitious project of

5,000 houses. Phase-I consisted of A, B and C type Condominiums with 1,152

houses, whereas Phase-II consisted of D type Condominiums with 240 houses.

It comprises 72 building and has more than 1200 tenements. It was designed

by architect Hafeez Contractor. Currently Gharkul has supermarkets like D-

MART, Reliance Fresh and so on.

Highlights

1. A natural and pollution-less background of hills and rivers.

2. Reputed schools, colleges, playgrounds, hospitals, shopping centers, etc.

in the vicinity.

3. In close proximity to the Mumbai-Pune Highway.

4. 20 minutes from Kharghar Railway Station.

5. Each house equipped with telephone line and cable TV connection.

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4.4.5 Spaghetti ( Kharghar )

Located in the fast-developing Kharghar node, spaghetti is an ambitious project

comprising 1,500 houses at affordable prices for the Middle Income Group

(MIG). It was built as the second phase of the ‘Gharkul’ housing project.

Spaghetti Complex is situated in Kharghar, providing lavish flats. The facility

of round-the-clock security with intercom is present. The project is in close

proximity to various utilities like Gia Collection, Cochin Ark, Royal Tulip,

Dominos, Royal Rasoi Restaurant, Little World Mall, Vishwajyot High School,

Green Finger School, D.A.V International School and a lot more.

Table 4.4

Spagheti Project Details

Number of Wings 09

Number of Buildings 62

Number of Flats 1,500

(Source: CIDCO)

Connectivity

> Railway Station: Kharghar Railway Station

> Bus Stop: Jalvayu Vihar Bus Stop

4.2.6 Gharonda ( Ghansoli )

In the year 2003, CIDCO presented the citizens of Navi Mumbai with

‘Gharonda’, a beautiful housing project of 2,792 houses in Sector 9 at

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Ghansoli. The project was a huge success owing to the excellent amenities

provided and that to at lowest price which affordable to all.

Highlights.

1. ISO 9001-2000 Certified housing project.

2. Earthquake-resistant, proven concrete wall technology.

3. Schools, colleges, gardens, hospitals, etc. in the vicinity and shops in the

complex.

4. Just 10 minutes from Ghansoli Railway Station.

4.4.7 Niwara ( New Panvel )

Even while creating the most modern housing projects, CIDCO was concerned

with the needs of the ordinary people. The ‘Niwara’ housing scheme in New

Panvel is the result of such concern. The New Panvel node was primarily

planned for residential development. It would cater to the housing requirement

of employees working in nearby industrial estates of Taloja, Patalganga, Panvel

Co-op. Industrial Estate, etc. Spread over an area of 15,500 sq. m, the scheme

includes 2 sites with total 480 tenements. The project was executed using the

‘Tunnel Form’ technology, and included a landscaped garden.

4.4.8 Simplex ( Ghansoli )

‘Simplex’, the Low Cost Housing Scheme in Sector-7 of Ghansoli, was designed

for the Lower Income Group, especially for ‘Mathadi workers’. With a total

3,168 tenements and 96 shops, it became one of the most popular housing

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projects of CIDCO. It was constructed using the advanced ‘MIVAN Form’

technology of Malaysia

Location Advantages:

• 0.5 km away from Ghansoli Railway station

• 0.3 km away from Bus stop

• 0.2 km away from Market

• 0.5 km away from School

• 3 km away from College.

• Good natural environment

Facilities inside the Society:

• Playground

• Good design and architecture of rooms

4.4.9 Vastu Vihar & Celebration ( Kharghar )

CIDCO Vastu Vihar is one of the residential developments of CIDCO, located at

Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. Aiming to provide a common residential space for the

Lower Income Group (LIG) and Middle Income Group (MIG), CIDCO came up

with Vastu Vihar for LIG at sector 16 and Celebration for MIG at sector 17

Housing Schemes of 2,144 tenements at Kharghar. It offers spacious and

skillfully designed 1BHK, 2BHK apartments, builder floors and studio

apartments.

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 Table 4.5

Types and Number of Tenements in Vastu Vihar and Celebration

Type of Tenements Number

KH-1 624

KH-2 512

KH-3 476

KH-4 532

(Source: CIDCO)

The project is well equipped with all the amenities to facilitate the needs of the

resident.

The project offers very well designed 1BHK and 2BHK residential apartments.

The project is well connected by various modes of transportation. The site is in

close proximity to all civic utilities.

Proximities:

• 1km from Shilp Chowk.

• 1km from Convent of Jesus and Mary School and Junior College.

• 1km from Dida Collection and Boutique.

• 1km from Indian Oil Petrol Bunk.

• 1km from Utsav Eye Clinic.

• 1km from State Bank ATM.

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Highlights:

1. Creative and artistic housing schemes, jointly designed by CIDCO’s

architects, renowned architects and consultant Shri Shirish Sukhatme.

2. Constructed using pre-created architectural components of M/s B. G.

Shirke Construction Technology Pvt. Ltd.

3. School, colleges, hospitals, bus stops, and other facilities of everyday use

in the vicinity

4. 20 minutes from Kharghar Railway Station

5. Near Mumbai-Pune Expressway

4.4.10 Unnati ( Ulwe )

Again a housing scheme for the LIG, CIDCO’s Unnati is an ambitious project of

1,344 tenements in Sector-19 A of the Ulwe node. This new project contains 800

tenements of UL-1 type, 538 tenements of UL-2 type and 6 tenements of UL-2

(A) type.

CIDCO Unnati is one of the popular residential projects in Sector 20 Ulwe,

Mumbai. Developed by CIDCO, this project offers thoughtfully constructed

1BHK apartments with basic amenities for the comfort of residents. Adding to

this, it is situated close to the market, hospital and many educational

institutions.

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 Table 4.6

Unnatti Project Details

UL 1 UL 2 UL 2A

Number of Flats 800 538 6

Carpet Area of 210 Sq.ft. 320.23 Sq.ft. 250.91 Sq.ft.

Flats

Type of Building G+7 [with lift] G+7 [with lift] G+7 [with lift]

Constructed by M/s. B.G.Shirke M/s. B.G.Shirke M/s. B.G.Shirke

[CPTL] [CPTL] [CPTL]

(Source: CIDCO)

Highlights:

1. Creative and artistic housing schemes, jointly designed by CIDCO’s

architects and architecture experts of M/s B. G. Shirke Construction

Technology Pvt. Ltd.

2. Constructed using pre-created architectural components of M/s B. G.

Shirke Construction Technology Pvt. Ltd.

3. In close proximity to the most modern seaport - Jawaharlal Nehru Port

4.4.11 Swapnapurti

CIDCO is offering a total of 3,154 flats in ‘Swapnapurti’ housing scheme. Out

of which 2,450 are 1 BHK flats for Lower Income Group and rest 704 are 1BHK

for Economically Weaker Section. The project site is located at just 8 minutes

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walking distance from the proposed metro station and 7 kilometers from

Kharghar railway station.

The tenements 1 BHK having vitrified flooring with ceramic tiles, concealed

wiring, WC bath and granite tiles in the kitchen. 24x7 water supply is available

and fire fighting equipments are also provided.

Following are the details of Swapnapurti housing scheme:

Table 4.7

Swapnapurti Project Details

Project Details EWS LIG

Number of Buildings 22 32

Number of Floors 7 15

Number of Flats 704 2450

Type 1 BHK 1BHK

(Source: CIDCO)

There are 22 buildings of 7 floors each which are offering 704 flats for

Economically Weaker Section while 32 buildings of 15 floors each are offering

2,450 flats for Lower Income Groups. There are totally 7 storied 22 buildings

with 704 tenements for EWS category buyers and 15 storied 32 buildings of

2,450 tenements for LIG category buyers.

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Features of Swapnapurti Housing Project Site:

• 8 minutes walking distance from proposed Metro Railway station.

• 5 km from Kharghar Railway station.

• 15 minutes away from Panvel Junction Railway station.

• 19 km distance from proposed Navi Mumbai International Airport with

good transportation facilities.

• 15 minutes walking distance from Kharghar Valley Golf Course and

Central Park.

• 13 km distance from ‘Pandavkada’ Waterfall.

• Hospitals, Schools, Colleges, Shopping malls, Cinema theatre,

Departmental stores, Super Markets and Bus stops near housing project.

• 25 minutes away from ‘Karnala Bird Century’ and Karnala Fort.

4.4.12 CIDCO'S Upcoming Housing Scheme

On 1st May, 2011, honorable Chief Minister of Maharashtra announced that

CIDCO will take up housing schemes for around 12,000 houses. Anticipating

huge demand for housing – a scheme for 7566 houses for EWS & LIG categories

and 1,224 houses for MIG & HIG categories have already been proposed to be

taken up in Ghansoli, Vashi, Kharghar and Taloja-Panchanand.

In the first phase, 2,922 houses in Sector 36 of Kharghar have been planned to

cater to EWS & LIG categories with configuration of 1 BHK whereas 1,224

houses of 2 BHK & 3 BHK categories to cater to MIG & HIG sections of the

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society are being undertaken immediately. In 2016, CIDCO announced a new

housing scheme in Taloje for EWS, LIG and MIG.

4.5 CIDCO & Navi Mumbai - The beginning

CIDCO is the maker of Navi Mumbai city. Navi Mumbai is the dream city of

CIDCO. Creation of a parallel city beside Mumbai city was the need of time

during 1970s. Mumbai city was over burden and feeling the pressure on

resources available. The area besides Mumbai crick was spotted by the

government of that time to shift the burden of main city Mumbai to main land

city Navi Mumbai. Formation of CIDCO was the first step towards that. The

only purpose of formation of CIDCO was formation of a new city to reduce the

burden of Mumbai city. CIDCO was formed by state government with legislative

power to acquire the land belonging to 95 villages in present area of Navi

Mumbai. The making of Navi Mumbai and the work of CIDCO began in 1970.

4.5.1 Navi Mumbai before arrival of CIDCO

Navi Mumbai area is a narrow piece of land bounded by Western Ghat Mountain

ranges on the north, south, east and Arabian sea on the west. It was the

agricultural land of villagers from 95 villages. ‘Agri Samaj’ and ‘Koli Samaj’

people were the sons of soil of Navi Mumbai. In Maharashtra, there are mainly

three districts (Raighad, Thane & Mumbai) where we can see people of Agri

Samaj. Navi Mumbai city is situated on the land from Thane district and

Raigadh district. Most of the villages were located near the coast of Thane

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creek. Actual business of Agri people is fishing, salt production and paddy

farming. Fishing was done by fishermen’s in Thane creek, Salt was produced

near the land of creek and agriculture activities were carried on by farmers in

their farms. This area was blessed with all natural resources to carry out all

these three activities effectively and efficiently.

The agriculture land was very productive. The rice production was the main

product of agricultural farm along with the production of vegetables and flowers

like ladies figure, cucumber, pumpkin, makhmali etc.

Navi Mumbai is entirely situated near the creek coastal area. The city spread

over 344 sq. km. land, which includes a 150 km creek line. This creek coastal

land is used for the production of Salt by the villagers of Navi Mumbai. Salt

production land is called as ‘Aagar’. The Ghansoli village has its name as a

part of the Salt Movement (Mithacha Satyagrah) in India during 1930. During

the satyagraha movement as many of the national leaders like Dr. Rajendra

Prasad, Kasturba Gandhi, Sarojini Naidu assembled in Ghansoli village.

Fishing activities were also carried on by villagers. Fishing in thane creek and

near the coastal area was main source of livelihood during monsoon and winter.

They have Fish, Rice and Bhakari as their food. 'Ganesh Utsav', the fare of Ram

Navami in Belapur, Hanuman Jayanti, Dattaguru Jayanti and Navratri were some

of their main festivals.

Overall, Navi Mumbai villages were self sufficient and independent before

arrival of CIDCO. It was a rural area but it was blessed with lot of natural

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resources and many activities of livelihood. The trading activities were also

conducted as this area was very close to Mumbai. The people used travel to

Mumbai through water by using their small boats.

The Navi Mumbai site had various development potentials before 1970. These

were:-

i. The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) Estates at

Turbhe to Taloja established in 1962.

ii. The plan for a modern, container port at Nhava – Sheva.

iii. The existence of two municipal corporations at Panvel and Uran. Panvel

Municipal Council (PMC) was established in the year 1852, and is the

oldest municipal council of Maharashtra.

iv. The Vashi Bridge across the Thane creek.

v. The Thane - Pune National Highway 4, Panvel - Uran rail and road links.

4.5.2 Navi Mumbai after arrival of CIDCO

CIDCO was formed in 1970 to create alternate city for Mumbai. Creation of a

well plan city was the objective of CIDCO formation. Being a government

owned company; Maharashtra State government gave all the authorities and

powers to CIDCO to undertake all development works and recover the cost of

development from the sale proceeds of land and constructed property.

Accordingly, CIDCO set several broad objectives for itself like:

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 i. To prevent population influx into Mumbai, by diverting it to the new

town.

ii. To provide an urban alternative which will attract citizens who wish to

relocate to a city of peace and comfort.

iii. To absorb the immigrants from other states.

iv. To provide infrastructural facilities for commercial and industrial

development.

v. To provide basic civic amenities to all and raise standards of living for

people of all social and economic levels.

vi. To offer a healthy environment and energizing atmosphere in order to

utilize human resources at their fullest potentials.

In order to achieve these goals, first job of CIDCO was to acquire the privately

owned land of villagers. Accordingly, CIDCO start the procedure of acquisition

of land from villagers. Initially there were some problems as the villagers were

not ready to give their fertile land and the main source of livelihood. CIDCO

convinced the villagers by making promises of their rehabilitation and giving

some compensation. After acquisition, CIDCO started to develop land and

provide the required physical infrastructure such as roads, bridges, drainage and

sewerage system, drinking water system and street lights. Along with

infrastructural development, CIDCO also built number of housing societies

supported by social infrastructure such as community centers, markets, parks,

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education institutes and playgrounds. It promotes commercial activities,

warehousing, transportation and decentralization of government administration.

Lastly, it involves agencies in the development of public transport and

telecommunication.

4.6 CIDCO and Commercial and Industrial Development

Industrial development is one of the reasons for increase in population and

overall development of Navi Mumbai. Industrial Sector was the principal

economic driver for Navi Mumbai in its first decade in the form of large

petrochemical industries. Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation

established an industrial estate at Thane - Belapur Road, Navi Mumbai in 1963

which is popularly known as MIDC Estate. The MIDC Estate is located on the

northern side of Thane - Belapur Road. The total area of the industrial estate is

27 sq.kms. and there are about 2300 industrial units of various category engaged

in the manufacture of chemicals, dyes, dye-intermediates, bulk drugs,

pharmaceuticals, textile auxiliaries, pesticides, petrochemicals, textile

processors, engineering units etc. A number of small and medium industries

flourished along with these large plants generating a large number of

employments for skilled as well as unskilled workers. Pfizer, Lubrizol India

Ltd., Polyolefins Industries Ltd., NOCIL, Herdillia Chemicals Ltd., Reliance,

BASF (India) Ltd., Star Chemicals, Indofil Chemicals Ltd., and Phoenix

Chemical Works are few of the companies under Thane - Belapur Industrial

Belt.

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4.6.1 Thane Belapur MIDC

The Thane - Belapur industrial belt was developed by MIDC in mid sixties. It

witnessed a lot of growth of industries in terms of number of units as well as

capital employed, employment opportunities and turnover. The basic petro

chemical units like NOCIL and Herdillia Chemicals were set up in late 1960s.

This is followed by setting up a large number of chemical industries such as

Polyethylene Plastic and Resins, Synthetic Tanning Agents Leather, PVC

Products etc.

Table 4.8

Growth of Industries in Thane - Belapur MIDC

Year Number of Industries

1974 72

1984 533

1990 1,931

2010 2,300

2015 3,276

(Source: CIDCO and Thane Belapur Industries Association)

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1. The Thane - Belapur industrial belt were having 72 industrial units in 1974.

This has been increased to 533 industrial units in 1984 and 1,931 industrial

units in 1990 which raise to 2,300 till the year 2010.

2. Now there are about 2,300 industrial units. These industrial units give

employment to over one lakh people.

3. The annual turnover of these industrial units is more than 10,000 crores.

4.6.2 Taloja MIDC

Photo No. 4.1

Taloja MIDC Industrial Area

The Taloja Industrial Area consists of 277 Industrial Units. All are large,

medium and small size. All types of process industries including chemical,

paper, plastic etc. are located here. Some of the well known industries in this

area are the Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., Reliance Paper Products, E Merck (I)

Ltd., Hindustan Lever Ltd. and Pidilite Industries Ltd.

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4.6.3 APMC Market

APMC stands for ‘Agricultural Produce Market Committee’. The APMC Market

is very old market in Navi Mumbai. It had given a very different identity to

Navi Mumbai city. It is also one of biggest agricultural market in Asia. This

market complex was developed in phases and first become operational in 1991

and completed in 1996. Necessary facilities of godowns, offices, banks,

restaurants, post and telegraph offices are provided to facilitate effective trade

of agricultural produce. Thirteen major wholesale Agricultural Produce Markets

were shifted from Mumbai to APMC market, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. APMC

market generated employment for 1 lakh people approximately

Photo No. 4.2

Vashi APMC Market

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The wholesale vegetable and fruit market have also been shifted from Mumbai

to Vashi in early 1996. Farmers from all over the state bring fruits and

vegetables to the APMC market for sale in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. APMC

vegetable and fruits market generated employment for over 60,000 people.

4.6.4 JNP (Jawaharlal Nehru Port)

JNP was commissioned on 26th May 1989. JNP spread over more than 3000

hectares land area. Jawaharlal Nehru Port is also known as ‘Nhava Sheva’. JNP

is located on the east side of Mumbai in Maharashtra. The port on the Arabian

Sea is accessed via Thane Creek.

Photo No. 4.3

JNPT Port

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JNP is operated by Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) and owned by

Government of India. JNP is the biggest container handling Port in India,

handling around 60% of the country's containerized cargo, crossing throughout.

JNP is ranked 24 t h among the top 100 Container Ports in the World. JNP has

generated tremendous job opportunities. Over 50,000 jobs are generated

directly and indirectly through transportation.

4.6.5 Iron and Steel market

Like APMC, the wholesale traders in Iron & Steel have also been shifted from

Mumbai to Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai. Kalamboli is considered ideal location for

this due to availability of transport infrastructure.

The Iron and Steel market is spread over 300 hectares in Kalamboli. Nearly

2,000 wholesale merchants and commission agents have purchased plots in the

Complex. Steel Authority of India (SAIL), Tata Iron & Steel Company (TISCO),

Central Warehousing Corporation and Container Corporation of India, along

with other companies; have set up large scale warehousing facilities in this

market. Around 40,000 jobs generated in Iron and Steel market.

Apart from Agriculture produce and Iron and Steel market, CIDCO has also

developed spaces for other warehouses like:

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 Table 4.9

Spaces Reserved for Market

Market Space

Warehousing Plot for Wholesale Storage of Cement 12 hectare

Cotton Corporation 6 hectare

Central Warehousing Corporation 9 hectare

Food Corporation 18 hectare

(Source: CIDCO)

4.6.6 Service Sector

Service sector form a major source of income in the city. Service sector is

required to support the industrial sector. Proximity to Mumbai and growth of

industries in MIDC has resulted in growth of service sector in Navi Mumbai.

For balance development of a city, service sector is must. Keeping this in mind,

CIDCO has developed:

i. Central Business District at Belapur:

CIDCO developed Central Business District (CBD) at Belapur on 575 hectares

of land, which is 20 times larger than the area of Mumbai's CBD - Nariman

Point. Being spread over the periphery of Belapur, Kharghar, Kamothe, Pushpak

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and Ulwe nodes, it is easily accessible from all parts of Navi Mumbai and

Mumbai by road, rail and water transport facilities.

ii. International InfoTech Park (IIP), Vashi:

CIDCO has also developed Information and Communication Technology centres.

The International Info Tech Park was inaugurated on 14th June, 1998. This

International InfoTech Park (IIP) is located in the commercial complex at

Vashi Railway Station. STPI, VSNL, 3i InfoTech, TracMail (India) Pvt. Ltd.,

Sify, Cyquator Technologies Ltd., Inter-connected Stock Exchange of India, The

Times Group, Mid-Day and many other famous companies have their offices in

International Info tech Park, Vashi.

The International Technology Centre (ITC) is yet another InfoTech park located

in Belapur, Navi Mumbai's Central Business District

4.6.7 NMSEZ (Navi Mumbai Special Economic Zone)

Special Economic Zone is an area in which business and trade laws are

different than rest of the area. Such Special Economic Zones are designed by

government to promote trade and attract Foreign Direct Investment in the

country. CIDCO received approval from Government of India in 2002 to set up a

Special Economic Zone in Navi Mumbai. NMSEZ is the best positioned SEZ in

India as far as the location and infrastructure is concern. CIDCO has handover

1,842 hectares land to the developers. The NMSEZ is expected to bring in

investment to the tune of Rs.25,000 to 30,000 crores as per 2004 estimate.

NMSEZ was expected to be developed by 2010 but the work is still in progress.

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4.7 Role of CIDCO in Commercial and Industrial Development Process

CIDCO played a powerful role in the economic and industrial development of

the city. Employment base of Navi Mumbai is the major reason for the success

of the city. Availability of employment opportunities attracts many migrants to

this new city. Availability of employment opportunities is the direct and indirect

result of MIDC, JNP, APMC, and Service sector. All these industries provide

direct employment in the industry as well as indirect employment by flourishing

other businesses depend upon these industries.

Huge employment opportunities are available in all sectors. Manufacturing

industry in MIDC and Markets in APMC required both skilled and unskilled

workers whereas service industry in Vashi, CBD requires highly skilled as well

as semi skilled workers.

Navi Mumbai is not just a home for many, but also provides many income

earning opportunities to them. More and more people want to settle in Navi

Mumbai. The overall development of the city is attracting others to opt for their

home in the city.

The all around growth of Navi Mumbai is putting population pressure on

resources available. Increase in population has resulted in increase in cost of

living in the city. The demand for land and houses is high and increasing

consistently. Continuous increase in property rates is one indicator of that.

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 Table 4.10

Node wise Property Rates in 2015 in Navi Mumbai

Jan to March April to Jun July to October to

2015 2015 September2015 December 2015

Period

Avera Incre Averag Increa Avera Incre Averag Increa

ge ase / e Price se / ge ase / e Price se /

Area
Price Decre (Rs./Sq Decrea Price Decre (Rs./Sq Decrea

(Rs./S ase -ft) se (Rs./S ase -ft) se

q-ft) q-ft)

Ghansoli 9,195 +1% 9,304 +1% 9,414 +1% 9,427 +0.1%

Kamothe 6,346 +2% 6,400 +1% 6,422 +0.3% 6,510 +1%

Kopar 9,773 +4% 9,981 +2% 9,913 -1% 10,013 +1%

khairne

Nerul 11,968 +2% 12,184 +2% 11,632 -5% 11,264 -3%

Airoli 9,660 +4% 9,874 +2% 9,941 +1% 9,909 -0.3%

Kharghar 7,736 +2% 7,850 +1% 7,856 -- 7,934 +1%

Panvel 5,493 +3% 5,690 +4% 5,782 +2% 5,823 +1%

Sanpada 12,881 +3% 12,813 -1% 12,937 +1% 13,373 +3%

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Vashi 11,850 -1% 12,231 +3% 12,398 +1% 11,898 -4%

CBD 10,130 +3% 10,445 +3% 9966 -5% 9,527 -4%

Belapur

(Source: Magicbricks.com)

1. The property rates are fluctuating all throughout the year.

2.The old areas of city like Vashi, Nerul, CBD Belapur shows the ups and downs

in the rates as the property rates in these old areas are already too high.

3. But in rest of the newly developed and developing areas of the city, property

rates keep climbing high all throughout the year.

Apart from property rate, increase in population of the city is also putting more

pressure on other resources like water, electricity, railway, roads, parking,

grounds, gardens and health. Inspite of this, with the help of industrial

development, Navi Mumbai as a city has lot of scope for further growth. But

thing may go wrong if not done properly. CIDCO, being a government authority

and planner of the city has to perform a major role for handling this pressure.

i. Fulfillment of Housing Needs: CIDCO has to fulfill the housing need of

increased population. Due to huge demand for housing, already the prices

are very high in fully developed nodes of Navi Mumbai. CIDCO is

developing new nodes in the city, where prices are comparatively low.

CIDCO is undertaking new housing projects in such developing nodes so

that it could offer houses to needy at affordable prices.

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ii. Control property rates: The property rates in the city are very high. The

gap between the property rates in Mumbai city and Navi Mumbai city is

reducing day by day. A common man cannot afford a house property in

the city as property rates are out of his reach. This leads to unauthorized

constructions and slums in the city. CIDCO is providing houses to all

classes of the society at reasonable prices. The rate of CIDCO property

under housing scheme is comparatively lower than the rate charged by

private builders in the same area. CIDCO housing projects are helping to

control the property rates in Navi Mumbai. Still property rates are

increasing because the constructions of CIDCO are very less than the

demand. Private builders are taking advantage of this by constructing

more properties.

Table 4.11

Constructions of House Property

Period Constructions by Constructions by Total

CIDCO Private Builders

2001-2011 10,488 38,042 48,530

Percentage 21.61% 78.39% 100%

(Source: CIDCO)

The housing construction by private builders is three times more than by

CIDCO. This is the one reason why property rates are increasing in Navi

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Mumbai. CIDCO should undertake more housing projects to control property

rates in the city.

iii. Infrastructure: The city is divided into 14 nodes. Each node is further

divided into sectors. CIDCO makes planning of each node and take due

care of providing all infrastructural facilities. The city is well connected

with road and rail transport. The city is established on the eastern side of

Thane - Belapur road, Mumbai - Pune highway. All nodes are well

connected with railway. There is sufficient and continuous water and

electricity supply. CIDCO has reserved space for commercial and

marketing activities in all nodes. CIDCO has provided Sewage Treatment

Plants (STP) in each node. CIDCO has also set up a good storm

management system.

iv. NMSEZ: Navi Mumbai Special Economic Zone proposal was approved by

government of India in 2002. CIDCO form Navi Mumbai SEZ Private

Limited Company with public private funding and assigned the

development work to that company. The development work was expected

to be completed by 2010 and deadline was extended to 2012 but still the

work is not completed. CIDCO should try to get the SEZ development

work completed as early as possible so that there will be further growth in

commercial and industrial sector. This project is expected to generate

direct employment for more than 5 lakh people

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4.8 SMART City

A 'smart city' is an urban area which is highly advanced in terms of overall

infrastructure and facilities. A ‘Smart City’ is that city which uses Information

and Communication Technology (ICT) to enhance the quality of life,

performance and efficiency of urban services, to reduce costs and resource

consumption. ICT is used to improve contact between citizens and government.

4.8.1 Important Elements of a Smart City

The core infrastructure elements in a Smart City would include:

i. Adequate supply of water,

ii. Assured supply of electricity,

iii. Effective communication system,

iv. Good sanitation system, including solid waste management,

v. Efficient urban mobility and public transportation system,

vi. Affordable housing, especially for the poor,

vii. Use of advance Information Technology and fast connectivity,

viii. Digitalization,

ix. E-Governance and public participation through ICT,

x. Good health and educational services,

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 xi. Sustainable environment,

xii. Safety and security of citizens, particularly women, children and the

elderly.

Some typical features of comprehensive development in Smart Cities are

described below.

i. Area Based Development: Planning is an important element in

development of a smart city. Area wise unplanned spaces are planned.

There is hardly any unused space to be miss use by citizens.

ii. Housing Availability: There is shelter for all in the smart city.

Economically backward, lower income group, medium income group or

higher income group, all able to fulfill their housing need. The houses are

affordable to all.

iii. Safety of Environment: Smart cities are environment conscious. There is

minimum air, water, noise pollution. A smart city reduces resource

depletion, congestion.

iv. Mixed Land Use: There is effective use of land in the smart city. The

land is not use only for one activity. There are many activities in close

proximity to one another so that it can be used. The land is used for

residential, commercial, cultural, sports purpose in close proximity.

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 v. Walking Distance Localities: The smart cities offer various

administrative, health, educational and other services at walking or

cycling distance.

vi. Transportation: Smart cities have transport connectivity at all places in

the city. Road and Rail transport are quick and affordable for poor. The

road network is created not only for vehicles and public transport, but

also for pedestrians and cyclists.

vii. E-Governance: The citizens of smart cities rely on online services to

bring about accountability and transparency. The citizens make use of

mobiles to reduce cost of services. The government provides services

online without having to go to municipal offices. The government form e-

groups to listen to people and obtain feedback and use online monitoring

of programs and activities with the aid of cyber.

viii. Use of ICT: The citizens of Smart cities make use of advance Information

and Communication Technologies in all fields. Use of high speed internet,

WI-FI available to all citizens.

ix. Preserving and developing open spaces: Smart cities have parks,

playgrounds, and recreational spaces in order to enhance the quality of

life of citizens and reduce the urban heat effects in Areas.

x. Smart Solutions to Infrastructural issues: Smart cities have smart

solutions for infrastructural problems. Like Flyovers, Tunnels to avoid

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 traffic problems, Disaster management teams for avoiding or reducing the

impact of disaster.

xi. Identity of City: The Smart cities have their own identity based on its

economic, cultural, Infrastructural, environmental or any other activity,

such as beaches, health, education, road network, rail network, arts and

craft, culture, sports, , furniture, hosiery, textile, products, dairy, local

cuisine etc.

4.8.2 Navi Mumbai as a Smart City

The cities with ongoing or proposed smart cities include Kochi in Kerala,

Ahmedabad in Gujarat, Aurangabad in Maharashtra, Manesar in Delhi NCR,

Khushkera in Rajasthan, Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, Ponneri in Tamil

Nadu and Tumkur in Karnataka. Many of these cities will include special

investment regions or special economic zones with modified regulations and tax

structures to make it attractive for foreign investment.

In Maharashtra 10 cities has been short listed for converting them in to Smart

City.

1. Navi Mumbai, 5. Solapur, 9. Amravati

2. Nashik, 6. Nagpur, 10. Aurangabad

3. Thane, 7. Pune,

4. Greater Mumbai, 8. Kalyan-Dombivali,

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What makes Navi Mumbai a 'Smart City'?

Navi Mumbai city has the potential of being a Smart City; as well as the Super

City of India as it is not the city which is established by chance but it is a city

established by government by proper vision and planning. The following

features of the city indicate that the city is very close of being a top smart city

of Maharashtra state.

1) Well Planned City: Navi Mumbai is the planned vision of CIDCO. The

city has14 well-planned nodes, (Airoli, Ghansoli, Kopar Khairane, Vashi,

Sanpada, Nerul, CBD Belapur, Kharghar, Kamothe, Kalamboli, New

Panvel, Ulwe, Dronagiri and Pushpak) well connected with each other

through road and rail network of transportation.

2) Natural Beauty: The city spread over 344 sq. km. land, which includes a

150 km coastal creek line. The coastal area is well covered with mangrove

forest to avoid the risk of Tsunami. This coastal area also adds to the

beauty of city with places like ‘Sagar Vihar’, ‘Palm Beach road’,

‘Mansarovar’ etc. are famous public places for Wandering

3) Quality housing for every stratum of society: The housing need of the

city is fulfilled by CIDCO and private builders. The houses are available

for all classes of the society. The houses for high class Non Resident

Indian as well as for poor’s are made available by CIDCO and private

builders.

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4) Reasonably priced commercial and residential real estate: The property

rates in the city are comparatively low than the rates in Mumbai city, but

still the rates are on higher side. CIDCO is providing the houses to all

stratum of the society at lower rates but the constructions of houses by

CIDCO are less than the demand. Rest of the demand in fulfilled by

private builders at higher rates. CIDCO has important role to play in the

process of making Navi Mumbai a Smart City.

5) Open Spaces: In the planning process itself, CIDCO reserved 45% land

for green zones and open-to-sky activities. CIDCO has preserved spaces

for playground, gardens in every node of the city. Navi Mumbai also has

various recreational facilities such as the golf course, central

park and Pandavkada water falls in Kharghar, Parsik Hill near Mahape,

Wonders park in Nerul, mini seashore etc. and several other public places

like gardens and jogging tracks

6) Connectivity: The city has direct access to any part of the country

through road and rail. Each part of the city is connected through road as

well as rail network. National highway 4 is connecting the city to other

cities by road and railway network of the city connect it to Mumbai as

well as other cities.

7) Educational Institutions: The city has world-class education institutes in

every node. Ryan International Group of Institutions, Agnel Polytechnic -

Vashi, Podar International – Nerul, Apeejay School - Nerul, Avalon

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 Heights International School - Vashi, New Horizon Scholars

School, Airoli, Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering – Belapur,

Christ Academy - Kopar Khairane, Datta Meghe College of Engineering –

Airoli, Fr. Agnel Multipurpose School (English & Marathi Medium) –

Vashi, Fr. Agnel Multipurpose Junior College – Vashi, Fr. Conceicao

Rodrigues Institute of Technology – Vashi, Institute of Business Studies

& Research – CBD Belapur, Mahatma School of Academics and Sports -

New Panvel, Pillai's Institute of Information Technology Engineering,

Media Studies & Research - New Panvel, Ramrao Adik Institute of

Technology - Nerul, Rayat Shikshan Sanstha's Modern College – Vashi,

Training Ship Chanakya - Nerul, St. Xavier's High School and Junior

College – Nerul, SIES - Nerul are providing quality educational services

in the city.

Apart from this, NMMC is also providing school education to poor’s at

low cost. NMMC has set up primary schools in every ward of Navi

Mumbai. NMMC has total 459 schools in Navi Mumbai.

8) Health Care Facilities: All modern health care facilities are available in

Navi Mumbai. NMMC has set up its own hospitals to provide medical

services to all at lowest cost. Apart from hospitals, Navi Mumbai is also a

centre for Ayurvedic and Homeopathy treatment. The city has total 544

Ayurvedic and Homeopathy clinics.

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 Table No. 4.12

Health Care Facilities in Navi Mumbai

Health Care Facilities Numbers

Hospitals registered with NMMC 186

Dispensaries 191

Ayurvedic Clinics 386

Homeopathy Clinics 158

Bachelor of Dental Surgery 85

Pediatricians 75

Gynecologists 83

NMMC Hospitals 05

NMMC Dispensaries 21

NMMC Mobile Dispensaries 02

Private Dispensaries 920

Private Nursing Homes 81

(Source: Health Department, NMMC)

9) Water Transport: 150 km of Coastal line of the city is added advantage

for the city. The city is in close proximity to the most modern seaport -

Jawaharlal Nehru Port. JNP helps to attract more Import and Export

Industries in Navi Mumbai.

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10) International airport: CIDCO has proposed the development of a

new international airport at Navi Mumbai. Navi Mumbai International

Airport is one of the world’s largest ”Greenfield” international airports,

currently proposed for development, offering world-class facilities for

passengers, cargo, aircrafts and airlines. CIDCO is the nodal agency for

the project which will be built through public–private partnership.

Following table shows the share of different investors in the equity of

airport project

Table No. 4.13

Share in the Equity

Investor % of share

Private Sector 74%

Airport Authority of India 13%

CIDCO 13%

(Source: CIDCO)

1. Private sector investment will be 74% of the total investment required.

2. Rest 26% will be invested equally by Airport Authority of India and

CIDCO.

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 Photo No. 4.4

Navi Mumbai International Airport Site

The airport project, aimed at easing air traffic congestion at

Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. The airport covers

an area of 2,320 hectares (9.0 sq mi) negotiated between the

government and the project affected people (PAP) from five villages.

The international airport of Navi Mumbai is expected to commence in

2019.

11) Special Economic Zone: In 2002, Government of India accorded

approval to the proposal of CIDCO to set up a Special Economic Zone in

Navi Mumbai. Development of NMSEZ will add to further development in

industrial and commercial sector.

12) Commercial Complex above Railway Stations: Navi Mumbai is

the only Indian city to have commercial complex above railway stations.

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 Vashi railway station and CBD Belapur railway station have commercial

complex above railway station. Seawood railway station is one of Asia’s

biggest railway station with commercial building is under construction.

13) World Class Infrastructure: Navi Mumbai is characterized by

world class infrastructure. As the city is a planned township, every node

has good infrastructure. Every node has excellent healthcare facilities,

educational facilities, transport facilities and communication system.

14) APMC Market: Asia's biggest wholesale market, APMC, is located

in the city. It is a market for agricultural products. Supply of agricultural

products is made to the city from this market. Retail market has flourished

in the city because of proximity of APMC wholesale market.

15) Use of ICT: NMMC make use of technology for improving contact

with the public. NMMC has WhatsApp number where public can post the

images of any problem suffered by them.

16) Clean City: Navi Mumbai has been ranked 12th among 73 cities

surveyed for cleanliness and hygiene by the Union Ministry of Urban

Development and Quality Council of India as a part of Swachh Bharat

Abhiyan

17) Garden City: Being a planned city, many open spaces are kept for

gardens and parks in the city.

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 Table No. 4.14

Node wise Gardens in Navi Mumbai

Sr. No. Nodes Total Gardens Total Area (Sq. m.)

1 Belapur 45 1,66,987

2 Nerul 42 1,73,398

3 Sanpada 11 60,521

4 Vashi 44 1,79,252

5 Koparkhairne 21 61,917

6 Ghansoli 07 19,684

7 Airoli 29 1,00,903

Total 199 7,32,662

(Source: Garden Department, NMMC)

1. Total 199 gardens are there in the city.

2. Belapur, Vashi and Nerul nodes have maximum number of gardens. Total 131

that means almost 66% of the total gardens are located in these three nodes

3. Total 7,32,662 sq.mtr. area is occupied by gardens in the city.

4. On an average, each garden has occupied 3,681 sq.mtr. area.

Apart from above, following gardens has been approved for the city

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Gardens Proposed for Navi Mumbai

Sr. No. Node Name of the Gardens

1 Airoli Scientific Park

2 Airoli Zen (Buddha Garden)

3 Digha Sane Guruji Park

4 Belapur Botanical Garden

5 Koparkhairne Navras

6 Vashi Amusement Park

(Source: Garden Department, NMMC)

Garden department of NMMC looks after the existing gardens. Contract are

given for maintenance existing gardens and constructions of new gardens.

4.8.3. Role of CIDCO for Smart City

Being the maker of the city; CIDCO has an important role to play in making

Navi Mumbai a Smart City. Above listed points are favorable for Navi Mumbai

city, but still there are many issues which may restrict Navi Mumbai city to be a

Smart City. CIDCO and NMMC need to resolve such pending issues as early as

possible. Following are the issues which are obstacles for the city in the process

of becoming Smart City.

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 i. Gaothan Issue: No gaothan boundaries were specified by CIDCO at time

of acquisition of land. As a natural growth of village, villagers construct

houses around the villages as required. These houses are now considered

as unauthorized constructions. The State Government has passed

notification to authorized constructions made till 2015, but still there are

some issues which are still unsolved.

ii. Cluster Development: State government and CIDCO have decided to

implement Cluster Development Scheme for Navi Mumbai villages. This

scheme is a kind of solution to the problem of unauthorized constructions.

The scheme is very essential from villages development point of view but,

all the villagers together are showing their opposition to this scheme. The

villagers are against the cluster development scheme. They find many

loopholes in the scheme.

iii. Rising Property Rates: The property rates are rising in the city. The

demand for housing is high in the city. This demand fulfilled by CIDCO

and private builders. Out of total constructions in the last decade, almost

75% are constructed by private builders which results in high increase in

property rates.

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Trend of Property Rates in Navi Mumbai

2013 2014 2015

Node Trend
Rs.per sq.ft. Rs.per sq.ft. Rs.per sq.ft.

Ghansoli 7,373 8,618 9,304 Rising

Kamothe 5,485 6,106 6,400 Rising
Kopar khairne 8,652 9,234 9,981 Rising
Nerul 9,439 11,502 12,184 Rising
Airoli 8,024 8,761 9,874 Rising
Kharghar 6,690 7,341 7,850 Rising
Panvel 4,701 4,910 5,690 Rising
Sanpada 11,111 12,337 12,813 Rising
Vashi 10,135 11,004 12,231 Rising
CBD Belapur 8,816 9,550 10,445 Rising
(Source: Magicbricks.com)

In all the nodes property rates are rising in last three years.

iv. Local Issues: CIDCO acquired the land of villagers on some terms and

conditions. After forty five years of acquisition, villager’s think that,

CIDCO is unable to fulfill the promises at the time of acquisition. The

villagers come on road on many occasion to show their frustration.

v. Conflict between CIDCO and NMMC: CIDCO is the planning and

developing authority of all the nodes of Navi Mumbai. After complete

development of a node, CIDCO transfer the node to NMMC. The ghansoli

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 node is yet to be transfer because of some issues regarding payment of

dues between CIDCO and NMMC. Dual control of CIDCO and NMMC

creates lot of problems for the residents of ghansoli node.

vi. International Airport: CIDCO is offering a good rehabilitation package

to the villagers of five villages which are needed to be shifted for the

purpose of proposed international airport in Navi Mumbai. In spite of this,

the villagers are not ready to shift and they are not allowing CIDCO to

commence the work of airport construction. The PAP has very little faith

on CIDCO about rehabilitation package. CIDCO officers need to meet the

PAP leaders again to get the work started.

vii. NMSEZ: The proposal of Navi Mumbai Special Economic Zone was

approved by government in 2002 but till now the work is not finished by

the companies to whom the task was allotted. The developers failed to

complete the project, missed the 2010 deadline and were given an

extension till 2012. The developers yet again failed to meet the deadline.

Some of the investors like Reliance Industries chief Mukesh Ambani is

planning to exit the Navi Mumbai special economic zone (SEZ), as the

project has failed to take off in the past 11 years. CIDCO need to develop

the SEZ as early as possible.

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