MMR for better living

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.