Essayer OR - Gratuit

MMR for better living

The Free Press Journal

|

November 19, 2025

At a time when the central and state governments are devising development roadmap under Viksit Bharat and Viksit Maharashtra by 2047, citizens of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) are aspiring for an improved standard of living through various initiatives.

- Ravikiran Deshmukh

An analysis of the digital survey, undertaken as part of public consultation while finalising the sustainable goals, reveals that the major thrust is on Ease of Living and Quality of Life. A total of 3.88 lakh responses were received for the survey conducted by the government.

Pune topped the list with 30,121 repsonses, followed by Mumbai City (21,389) and Mumbai Suburban (20,189). The MMR, which covers Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Thane and Raigad, shows key aspirations tied to jobs generation, addressing traffic congestion, road safety, affordable housing, pollution control and green spaces.

PLUS D'HISTOIRES DE The Free Press Journal

The Free Press Journal

Who has killed the follow-up story? You only watched it die

Until you change how you consume media, until you change what you click, what you ignore, and what you pay for, nothing will change

time to read

3 mins

February 02, 2026

The Free Press Journal

'Healthcare expansion, Al integration take centre stage'

The Union Budget has placed a sharp focus on healthcare expansion and the integration of artificial intelligence in education, with proposals for new institutes in pharmacy, mental health and Ayurveda, said Dr Anshuman Jaswal, director of the NMIMS campus.

time to read

1 min

February 02, 2026

The Free Press Journal

Middle class in the lurch

Income tax slabs and rates for FY 2026-27 remain untouched.

time to read

2 mins

February 02, 2026

The Free Press Journal

Stability over surprise!

The Union Budget 2026-27 is notable less for dramatic announcements and more for its emphasis on continuity, predictability and calibrated reform.

time to read

1 mins

February 02, 2026

The Free Press Journal

Canada’s winter intake offers students strategic academic, career advantages

For Indian students planning an overseas education, Canada remains one of the most attractive destinations.

time to read

3 mins

February 02, 2026

The Free Press Journal

BIG CUT IN ALLOCATION TO B'DESH

Amid continued strain in ties, Bangladesh has been allocated Rs 60 crore in the 2026-27 Budget, a sharp drop from Rs 120 crore in the previous year's Budget Estimate.

time to read

1 min

February 02, 2026

The Free Press Journal

Niminomics: A bet, a prayer & a gamble

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026-27 makes an assured bet on a big manufacturing push, a prayer that the rupee survives the roller-coaster ride and a shrewd gamble that, given time, the Indian economy will consolidate

time to read

5 mins

February 02, 2026

The Free Press Journal

Govt proposes ₹1 bn incentive for single municipal bond issuance

The government has proposed an incentive of INR 1 billion for single municipal bond issuances of over INR 10 billion, while smaller and medium funds of up to INR 2 billion will continue to be supported under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation scheme, according to the Union Budget for 2026-27 (Apr-Mar) presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha Sunday.

time to read

1 min

February 02, 2026

The Free Press Journal

'India will buy oil from Venezuela, not Iran'

US President Donald Trump has claimed that India will be purchasing oil from Venezuela instead of Iran.

time to read

1 mins

February 02, 2026

The Free Press Journal

Pakistan boycotts India T20 clash

Pakistan have taken the unprecedented step of boycotting their ICC Men's T20 World Cup match against India scheduled for February 15 in Colombo, according to a statement issued on the official X account of the Pakistan government.

time to read

1 min

February 02, 2026

Listen

Translate

Share

-
+

Change font size