What is Third Mumbai aka NAINA? All you need to know about the new city

Mumbai has served as a pivotal financial hub in India for more than a century, experiencing unparalleled growth as one of the fastest-expanding metropolitan cities globally. Its economic prosperity has drawn individuals from across the nation, resulting in a surge in population and subsequent demand for housing and infrastructure.

What is Mumbai 3.0?

The operational Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) marks a significant turning point for Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, and the emerging Mumbai 3.0. This infrastructure revolutionizes daily commutes, reducing travel time from Navi Mumbai to South Mumbai to a mere 20 minutes, a journey previously taking 2 hours. This development is poised to stimulate real estate demand in areas like Panvel, Ulwe, Pen, and other locales surrounding Mumbai 3.0, directly linked to the MTHL. Additionally, properties in these regions are available at nearly 30-40% of the cost compared to Central and South Mumbai. With the inauguration of ‘Atal Setu,’ or the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), India’s longest sea bridge, Navi Mumbai is undergoing rapid transformation, shortening travel times between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai dramatically. Moreover, the bridge facilitates connectivity to the ‘Third Mumbai,’ or the ‘Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area (NAINA).’

What is NAINA?

Developed by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), NAINA is a meticulously planned city spread across 371 sq. km. surrounding the Navi Mumbai International Airport. Introduced in 2013, Third Mumbai aims to curtail the disorderly growth in the vicinity of the upcoming airport. The impending Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), and proposed transport corridors such as the Multi-Modal Corridor, Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), and SPUR are poised to significantly impact NAINA.

Which Areas are included in Mumbai 3.0?

The forward-looking development unfolding around Panvel and the impending International Airport is termed Third Mumbai. Numerous regions like Panvel, Ulwe, Neral-Karjat, Kalyan, Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area (NAINA), and Taloja are witnessing a surge in economic activities and infrastructure development. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) assumes a pivotal role in shaping Mumbai 3.0, with the establishment of the New Town Development Authority (NTDA), overseeing the metamorphosis of Ulwe, Pen, Panvel, Uran, Karjat, and surrounding villages adjoining the Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area (NAINA). Mumbai 3.0 is anticipated to encompass an approximate area of 300-400 sq. km.