Mumbai Eastern Waterfront is set for a major maritime-led transformation as Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal chaired a comprehensive review of Mumbai Port Authority’s (MbPA) ongoing and proposed projects, reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to a ₹22,672-crore plan to develop the area into a global maritime, logistics, tourism, and business hub.
The review outlined a long-term roadmap to position Mumbai as a leading maritime and waterfront destination by 2047.
The development strategy focuses on two parallel pathways – strengthening Mumbai Port’s core cargo operations and repurposing underutilised port land for tourism, urban, and commercial infrastructure.
“Under the dynamic leadership of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is moving decisively towards becoming one of the world’s foremost maritime nations.
The ₹22,672-crore transformation of Mumbai Eastern Waterfront is central to that journey – strengthening maritime self-reliance, expanding trade and tourism, and creating globally benchmarked waterfront infrastructure.
This initiative aligns with the goals of Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat while establishing Mumbai as a global maritime and blue economy hub,” Sarbananda Sonowal said.
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Mumbai Eastern Waterfront redevelopment aligned with Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision
Large stretches of underutilised land along the Mumbai Eastern Waterfront are being redeveloped to support cruise tourism, maritime business ecosystems, skilling initiatives, and blue-economy activities.
The redevelopment programme aligns with Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, the Cruise Bharat Mission, and NITI Aayog’s Mumbai Metropolitan Region Growth Hub Plan, positioning the waterfront as a multi-use economic and public destination.
Mumbai Port aims to achieve a cargo handling capacity of 150 million tonnes per annum by 2047, driven primarily by offshore liquid bulk cargo such as crude oil, petroleum products, LNG, and chemicals at Jawahar Dweep and Pirpau.
Mumbai Eastern Waterfront: Key infrastructure projects include
- Reclamation and shore protection works
- Development of a 22 MTPA sixth oil berth at Jawahar Dweep
- New outer-harbour anchorage facilities for solid bulk transshipment
“Mumbai has always been India’s maritime gateway to the world. PM Modi’s call for revival, rejuvenation and revamp of our maritime prowess lies central towards our journey to become Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Mumbai’s revival as a modern, efficient and people-centric port city will play a defining role in powering India’s ascendancy as a global maritime power, capable of shaping international trade, logistics and maritime services in the decades ahead,” Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal added.
Mumbai Eastern Waterfront: Marina, sailing school and convention centre projects
A major anchor project is the Viksit Bharat Mumbai Marina, planned as India’s first and largest world-class marina, with an investment of ₹887 crore through a hybrid EPC–PPP model.
The Namo Bharat International Sailing School will complement the marina by providing structured sailing education and expanding public access to water-based sports and maritime skills.
Another key project is the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Convention Centre at Princes’ Dock, proposed at an estimated ₹5,500-crore investment on a PPP basis.
The convention centre is expected to strengthen Mumbai’s MICE ecosystem by hosting national and international conferences and events on the waterfront.
Mumbai Eastern Waterfront: Passenger and cruise infrastructure projects include:
- RoPax Terminal at M-Shed
- Bhaucha Dhakka Glass House and Passenger Terminal
- Activation of the Domestic Cruise Terminal for major city events
- Fisheries, public spaces and promenade development
A new fish jetty at Mallet Bunder is being developed at a cost of ₹132 crore with support from the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.
The facility will increase fishing trawler capacity from about 300 to over 1,200 vessels while separating fisheries operations from passenger movement.
The surrounding waterfront area will feature themed streets, open-air dining zones, public spaces, and a 3.5-kilometre continuous waterfront promenade for citizens and tourists.
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Mumbai Eastern Waterfront: Institutional infrastructure and urban integration
Institutional infrastructure projects include:
- Mumbai Port Administrative Building (₹295 crore)
- Shivdurg Tower at Mallet Bunder
- Central Government Office Complex at Cotton Green
- Shivdurg Tower will house offices of Vadhvan Port and the Directorate General of Shipping, while the Cotton Green complex will consolidate multiple central government offices.
Mumbai Port Authority is also supporting state-led infrastructure projects including Metro Line 11, the Orange Gate–Marine Drive Tunnel Project, and the Radio Club Jetty, ensuring integration with Mumbai’s urban mobility network.
The integrated development portfolio is expected to:
- Generate employment for about 5.5 lakh people
- Create over 500 hectares of maritime and blue-economy space
- Attract more than 25 million annual footfalls by 2047
