Mira-Bhayander :- The Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has always been at the forefront of delivering administrative services and initiatives for the citizens of Mira-Bhayander. Under the guidance of MBMC Commissioner and Administrator, Sanjay Shreepathrao Katkar, the city has witnessed several key developments. On September 30, 2024, these projects were inaugurated both physically and online by Maharashtra Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, in a grand ceremony.
The ceremony included the unveiling of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj equestrian statue near Sanghanai Mata Mandir in Ghodbunder, as well as the Appasaheb Dharmadhikari Auditorium. Other projects were inaugurated virtually, such as the Ghodbunder Fort preservation project, the Navghar Musical Fountain, Balasaheb Thackeray Art Gallery, Jarimari Musical Fountain, the E-office system, and MBMC’s new commercial website. The ceremony also saw the launch of the “Faral Saathi” logo to promote women’s self-help groups.
Chief Minister Shinde praised MBMC’s efforts and emphasized that Mira-Bhayander is rapidly developing with improved infrastructure like the metro and cement roads. He stated that the city’s name will soon stand alongside Mumbai and Thane due to its progress. He also extended his best wishes to MBMC for its future endeavors.
Some of the notable development works include the Swargiya Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Art Gallery, spread over 46,700 square meters, which includes a library, exhibition rooms, auditorium, and studio facilities. Another key project is the Appasaheb Dharmadhikari Auditorium in Bhayander East, with seating capacities of 800 and 1,000 on different floors.
MBMC has also undertaken the restoration and preservation of Ghodbunder Fort under the state’s protected monuments scheme. Additionally, the beautification of lakes, including the installation of musical fountains and amphitheaters, is underway in areas like Navghar and Kashigaon.
Furthering its commitment to digital transformation, MBMC launched its Commercial Website, aimed at providing comprehensive information on all services and facilities with just a click. This platform will also support women’s empowerment by offering them a marketplace to sell their products, enabling them to become financially independent.
MBMC has also introduced the E-office system, which was implemented on August 15, 2023. This initiative was recognized by the Central Government’s NIC department, making MBMC the first municipal corporation in Maharashtra to adopt this system.
In attendance at the inauguration were notable dignitaries including MLA Pratap Sarnaik, MLA Ravindra Phatak, MLA Geeta Jain, Police Commissioner Madhukar Pandey, and several MBMC officials.
MBMC Commissioner Sanjay Shreepathrao Katkar urged citizens to visit and experience these new developments, emphasizing that these initiatives aim to provide enhanced services and boost the city’s growth.
