How far behind is Mumbai ?

Year : 1947

Recommendation of Modak - Mayer study : Build an underground railway in Mumbai.
Year 1945 :

Post War Development Committee recommended building a city opposite South Mumbai on Mainland.
Year 1961 :

Barve Committee recommended setting up a new business complex at Bandra Kurla
All these arterial roads of Mumbai were recommended during Congi government of 1962

Saw the light under BJP govt 30 yrs later 🙄
1962 : Wilbur Smith and Associates conducted a study. Recommended a four lane road on alignment of Santa Cruz - Chembur Link Road
Year 1934 :

An Andheri Trombay line was in existence. Shut down for airport.

Then we had to grapple with metro 70 yrs later.
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