"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
5 Apr 2017
If all goes well, then soon Mumbaikars can enjoy the water-ways and avoid the regular traffic chaos and pollution on the roads. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a new plan to develop water ways in Mumbai which will connect places like Thane, Kalyan, Vasai and Mira Bhayandar. The total budget stipulated for this project is Rs 280 crore. This project aims to ease the congestion that one faces in metropolitan cities. This project if goes as per the plan, then is expected to come into action in next two-three years.
The 145km Thane creek has been designated as national waterway (NW) 53. There are 14 national waterways in Maharashtra, seven along creeks and inland rivers.
If the environmental clearance is also done, then roll-on-roll-off (RORO) services (transportation of vehicles by boats) is also possible between Bhayandar and Vasai. If this project does well then it will surely give a sigh of relief to the thousands of commuters in Mumbai who have to face the traffic chaos and pollution. If developed soon, then waterways will be a boon for Mumbaikars.
