This document is the beginning of a multi-page plan for rejuvenating Mahim Bay in Mumbai, India. It describes the organizations behind the plan, Busybric Infrastructure and the Nataraja Foundation, and their goals of providing infrastructure solutions and social projects. It then gives brief biographies of the authors Ashish and Amrita Puntambekar and acknowledges those who provided input and guidance during the development of the larger Mumbai Megaproject plan of which this Mahim Bay plan is a part.
This document introduces guidelines for creating greener cities with the objectives of improving human health and well-being. It discusses the importance of integrating green infrastructure like parks, trees, and rooftop gardens into urban planning and development. The guidelines are meant to encourage international discussion on techniques for more sustainable urban development.
Embedding CSR at Burckhardt Compressionﻤﺎﺷﻁﺔ ﻏﺰﺍﻟﻲ
Nimruji Jammulamadaka and Dinesh B. Khonde, Asian Case Res. J. 15, 157 (2011). DOI: 10.1142/S0218927511001526
Embedding CSR at Burckhardt Compression
This case was prepared by Assistant Professor Nimruji Jammulamadaka of the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, India and Assistant General Manager Dinesh B. Khonde of Burckhardt Compression (India) Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India, as a basis for class discussion rather than to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of an administrative or business situation.
Nimruji Jammulamadaka
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, India
Dinesh B. Khonde
Burckhardt Compression (India) Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India
This case deals with a medium-sized engineering company's experiences with initiating CSR. It covers aspects like the rationale for CSR, its relationship with strategy, participation in CSR and speed breakers on the path to building a CSR culture in the company. After sustained growth over a few years, the top management has decided to look beyond profits and embarked on CSR. They allocated 2% of their PBT to their Trust to oversee CSR activities. They began the activities about one and a half years ago. The engagement began with much enthusiasm but with time, it started losing steam. The senior management has also been having a rethink about CSR strategy. Mr. Khonde, the HR head now has to suggest ways of mainstreaming CSR within the company.
Keywords: Corporate social responsibility; CSR culture; strategy; engineering company; India
Our YCA Rangga in Jakarta looks at what is being done to help protect the environement. He interviews consumers, NGOs and his social network to find out the general mindsets of people in Indonesia and comes up with some interesting insights.
Governments and NGOs in Malaysia are implementing various initiatives to promote environmental sustainability, such as "No Plastic Days" where stores charge for plastic bags and fund environmental preservation, and exempting hybrid cars from excise duties to reduce emissions. Brands are also launching campaigns like Canon's tree planting initiative for each photo submitted and Toshiba's campaign pledging to plant a tree for every printer sold. However, many Malaysians still have an apathetic attitude toward environmental issues and lack awareness of their relevance despite growing "go green" campaigns from companies.
The document presents the "Flower Theory" as a framework for business sustainability. The stem represents commitment to sustainability across all participants in the system. The first leaf represents promoting ecology through resource efficiency and climate change adaptation/mitigation. The second leaf represents strengthening the economy and reducing poverty through sustainable business. The flower pot represents companies integrating sustainability into their values and supply chains. The circle represents individuals transforming behaviors, and the star represents businesses applying cradle-to-grave principles. The inner circle focuses on empowering small businesses and communities, while the outer circle provokes other businesses through training. The petals represent businesses reducing impacts, providing customer solutions, and promoting efficiency.
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The future of indonesian welfare through sustainability perspective r2Sidi Rana Menggala
The document discusses sustainability from the perspective of social welfare in Indonesia. It defines sustainability as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It notes challenges like overpopulation, climate change, and deforestation. Sustainability requires securing political commitment, assessing progress on commitments, addressing new challenges, and working towards UN Sustainable Development Goals. The document advocates for sustainability strategies like backcasting, innovation, and effective communication to promote sustainability.
This document introduces guidelines for creating greener cities with the objectives of improving human health and well-being. It discusses the importance of integrating green infrastructure like parks, trees, and rooftop gardens into urban planning and development. The guidelines are meant to encourage international discussion on techniques for more sustainable urban development.
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Nimruji Jammulamadaka and Dinesh B. Khonde, Asian Case Res. J. 15, 157 (2011). DOI: 10.1142/S0218927511001526
Embedding CSR at Burckhardt Compression
This case was prepared by Assistant Professor Nimruji Jammulamadaka of the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, India and Assistant General Manager Dinesh B. Khonde of Burckhardt Compression (India) Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India, as a basis for class discussion rather than to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of an administrative or business situation.
Nimruji Jammulamadaka
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, India
Dinesh B. Khonde
Burckhardt Compression (India) Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India
This case deals with a medium-sized engineering company's experiences with initiating CSR. It covers aspects like the rationale for CSR, its relationship with strategy, participation in CSR and speed breakers on the path to building a CSR culture in the company. After sustained growth over a few years, the top management has decided to look beyond profits and embarked on CSR. They allocated 2% of their PBT to their Trust to oversee CSR activities. They began the activities about one and a half years ago. The engagement began with much enthusiasm but with time, it started losing steam. The senior management has also been having a rethink about CSR strategy. Mr. Khonde, the HR head now has to suggest ways of mainstreaming CSR within the company.
Keywords: Corporate social responsibility; CSR culture; strategy; engineering company; India
Our YCA Rangga in Jakarta looks at what is being done to help protect the environement. He interviews consumers, NGOs and his social network to find out the general mindsets of people in Indonesia and comes up with some interesting insights.
Governments and NGOs in Malaysia are implementing various initiatives to promote environmental sustainability, such as "No Plastic Days" where stores charge for plastic bags and fund environmental preservation, and exempting hybrid cars from excise duties to reduce emissions. Brands are also launching campaigns like Canon's tree planting initiative for each photo submitted and Toshiba's campaign pledging to plant a tree for every printer sold. However, many Malaysians still have an apathetic attitude toward environmental issues and lack awareness of their relevance despite growing "go green" campaigns from companies.
The document presents the "Flower Theory" as a framework for business sustainability. The stem represents commitment to sustainability across all participants in the system. The first leaf represents promoting ecology through resource efficiency and climate change adaptation/mitigation. The second leaf represents strengthening the economy and reducing poverty through sustainable business. The flower pot represents companies integrating sustainability into their values and supply chains. The circle represents individuals transforming behaviors, and the star represents businesses applying cradle-to-grave principles. The inner circle focuses on empowering small businesses and communities, while the outer circle provokes other businesses through training. The petals represent businesses reducing impacts, providing customer solutions, and promoting efficiency.
Hong Kong's vision as "Asia's World City" - while it focuses on achieving its status as a leading, sophisticated city through financial and commercial indicators, other "softer" factors (like the environment) seem to take lesser priority.
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The document discusses sustainability from the perspective of social welfare in Indonesia. It defines sustainability as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It notes challenges like overpopulation, climate change, and deforestation. Sustainability requires securing political commitment, assessing progress on commitments, addressing new challenges, and working towards UN Sustainable Development Goals. The document advocates for sustainability strategies like backcasting, innovation, and effective communication to promote sustainability.
Singapore is an anomaly compared with the other countries we researched in that the government seems to be the most proactive voice in protecting the environment. Its 2012 Green Plan underscores a long term vision in sustainability. Its citizens however need to be more instep with government ambitions in order for the plan to be truly effective it seems.
Business and sustainability: Understanding what being sustainable means, how to be aware of greenwash, and changes that every business should implement.
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CSR in the Hospitality Industry: Chiva-Som International Health Resort Co., Ltd.Sasin SEC
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Green Business practices, for small and medium businesses. Lets hope some companies at least follow it, and if they do we will be able to save our planet.
Interactive PDF company profile designed by Roar Studios for Gujarat Enviro Protection and Infrastructure Ltd for iPad kiosks during an exhibition.
For more, visit www.roarstudios.net
CitySpeak X: Green City. Cool City: Evans Lu - A vision, a policy and a plan ...DesigningHongKong
City Speak X: A Green City, A Cool City
Speaker: Evans P L Iu
A vision, a policy and a plan for landscaping the City
Hong Kong is surrounded by so much water and has so many green mountains, so does it really need more urban open space? How do we respond to the threats of global warming and air pollution? What is the meaning of “the urban heat island effect”? What is an “air ventilation assessment”? What value doesthe community place on open space? Is the demand for recreation and sport changing? Do we need a landscape vision and master plan? Is “green infrastructure” becoming more important than roads and railway lines in securing a sustainable built environment in Hong Kong?
Join experts, academics, planners, government officials and landscape architects in a discussion about how to stay cool in our city.
Designing Hong Kong is a not-for-profit organisation focused on sustainable urban planning. See: www.designinghongkong.com
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Manusrushti provides environmental consultancy services including environmental impact assessments, pollution abatement strategies, and advising stakeholders. It aims to provide economical and sustainable solutions while committing to environmental protection. Services include approvals, audits, renewable energy, waste management, and more. Key clients include municipal corporations and large developers. The proprietor and team have expertise in areas like auditing, planning, and project management.
Here is a PPT on Eco Green Cities. The fonts will change if u have only fonts of your pc. You can download.. If you have any queries send it to guthijp.reddy@gmail.com
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Floods, pollution and litter plague the cities and towns of the Philippines. While governments, NGOs and companies do their part, individuals are the next battleground to win over in our protect to save the environment.
Corporate Social Responsibility of Ambuja CementsMayank Kumar
Ambuja Cement aims to create value for customers, employees, society, and shareholders through its mission and vision of sustainability and competitiveness. It focuses on skill and entrepreneurship development, water management, and empowering women through its community initiatives. The company implements policies and practices related to climate change, procurement, environment, and CSR. It engages stakeholders and manages impacts on communities through its sustainability model and initiatives in areas like water, waste, energy, social issues, and safe mining. However, some of Ambuja Cement's past operations have faced issues related to illegal land use, worker safety incidents, water depletion affecting local communities, and inadequate compensation for relocated residents.
A presentation on Ecopreneurship, the interface between "Entrepreneurship" and "Ecology" - sustainable business for an enduring future.
www.gavindjharper.co.uk
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Ecocitynotes.com: Critical Analysis of Eco-Cities in Chinaseamuscon
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This document provides an overview of the Eastern Seaboard Redevelopment Concept project. It acknowledges that Busybric Infrastructure and The Nataraja Foundation own the project design and have assigned further development to The Planning and Design Lab. It introduces the authors and acknowledges contributions from others to the project proposal. The document notes that project details will be shared subject to a confidentiality agreement and fees.
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Singapore is an anomaly compared with the other countries we researched in that the government seems to be the most proactive voice in protecting the environment. Its 2012 Green Plan underscores a long term vision in sustainability. Its citizens however need to be more instep with government ambitions in order for the plan to be truly effective it seems.
Business and sustainability: Understanding what being sustainable means, how to be aware of greenwash, and changes that every business should implement.
Switch Indonesia is a non-profit organization established in 2014 to promote social welfare and sustainability in Indonesia. Their goal is to accelerate development while meeting current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. They discuss how sustainability requires addressing issues like overpopulation, deforestation, and climate change. It is a long-term journey that requires strategic planning, setting goals and targets, identifying projects, training, and ongoing monitoring to balance environmental, social, and economic needs both now and in the future.
CSR in the Hospitality Industry: Chiva-Som International Health Resort Co., Ltd.Sasin SEC
The document provides information on Chiva-Som's corporate social responsibility initiatives and sustainability programs. It discusses their efforts to educate local students and communities about health, nutrition, and the environment. It also outlines Chiva-Som's resource conservation programs aimed at reducing their environmental impact through initiatives like solar energy, organic farming, recycling, and green cleaning products. The document shows Chiva-Som is committed to preserving the local environment and empowering youth through various educational programs.
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Interactive PDF company profile designed by Roar Studios for Gujarat Enviro Protection and Infrastructure Ltd for iPad kiosks during an exhibition.
For more, visit www.roarstudios.net
CitySpeak X: Green City. Cool City: Evans Lu - A vision, a policy and a plan ...DesigningHongKong
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Join experts, academics, planners, government officials and landscape architects in a discussion about how to stay cool in our city.
Designing Hong Kong is a not-for-profit organisation focused on sustainable urban planning. See: www.designinghongkong.com
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Here is a PPT on Eco Green Cities. The fonts will change if u have only fonts of your pc. You can download.. If you have any queries send it to guthijp.reddy@gmail.com
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Floods, pollution and litter plague the cities and towns of the Philippines. While governments, NGOs and companies do their part, individuals are the next battleground to win over in our protect to save the environment.
Corporate Social Responsibility of Ambuja CementsMayank Kumar
Ambuja Cement aims to create value for customers, employees, society, and shareholders through its mission and vision of sustainability and competitiveness. It focuses on skill and entrepreneurship development, water management, and empowering women through its community initiatives. The company implements policies and practices related to climate change, procurement, environment, and CSR. It engages stakeholders and manages impacts on communities through its sustainability model and initiatives in areas like water, waste, energy, social issues, and safe mining. However, some of Ambuja Cement's past operations have faced issues related to illegal land use, worker safety incidents, water depletion affecting local communities, and inadequate compensation for relocated residents.
A presentation on Ecopreneurship, the interface between "Entrepreneurship" and "Ecology" - sustainable business for an enduring future.
www.gavindjharper.co.uk
At Godrej, sustainability is guided by its "Good & Green" goals which have helped build a reputation as one of India's most socially and environmentally responsible companies. 23% of shares in the holding company are held by trusts that invest in education, healthcare, and environmental initiatives. Godrej focuses on reducing its environmental impact through various internal policies and initiatives while also engaging stakeholders through collaboration, empowerment, consultation, and engagement. Godrej aims to train 1 million youth in skills by 2020 through programs like Salon-I to address India's shortage of skilled labor and support business growth.
Ecocitynotes.com: Critical Analysis of Eco-Cities in Chinaseamuscon
All but 2 of China's 278 cities with municipal status have proposed low-carbon or eco-city targets, and over half have already begun construction to achieve these goals. However, the term "eco-city" is not clearly defined in China, and it is uncertain how many of these projects are living up to their hype. Eco-City Notes, is an online multimedia web platform that aims to provide a unique perspective on eco-city development on the ground in China. Our interdisciplinary analysis draws from the fields of architecture, international development, environmentalism, anthropology, and engineering to understand the impact of the explosive growth and development of eco-cities in China. This presentation highlights our latest research on the complex and evolving eco-city concept in China.
The state of Green in China. What are governments, brands and consumers doing. Chinese people are eco-conscious as they have to live with the negative effects of environmental abuse. Prepared by Bates Shanghai YCA Felix Xie.
Our purpose in Unilever is to make ‘sustainable living commonplace’. We believe that businesses who integrate sustainability into their business strategy will deliver superior shareholder value in the long run.
This document is the beginning of an 8 page plan for rejuvenating the Mithi River in Mumbai, India. It is produced by The Planning and Design Lab, a joint initiative of Busybric Infrastructure and The Nataraja Foundation. The document introduces the organizations and acknowledges their copyright over the project design. It also provides brief biographies of the authors and acknowledges others who contributed ideas and feedback to the plan.
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The document is a blueprint for the Mumbai Smart City Megaproject created by The Planning and Design Lab. It discusses that true smartness in cities comes 80% from governance structure and planning processes. It proposes restructuring Mumbai's governance to have a single agency like other smart cities. It also explores using technology, gadgets, and internet-based processes to further enhance the city. The criteria for selecting smart technologies includes focusing on normal daily life, increasing construction phase transparency, reducing costs and carbon footprint. The document is protected by copyright and sources all images used.
This document provides an overview of the proposed East Central Park project in Mumbai, India. The park would stretch 18 kilometers from Mahul to the Gateway of India, making it one of the largest city parks globally. It would occupy 400 meters of land vacated by relocated factories and ports. The park aims to be a shared cultural and recreation center for Mumbai residents, on par with major world-class parks. Project details will be shared with interested parties after completing legal processes.
The document outlines a plan by The Planning and Design Lab to redevelop slums in Mumbai as part of the larger Mumbai Megaproject. Specifically, it will redevelop slums in Dharavi and along the Mithi River. The plan will provide permanent housing for 9 million slum dwellers across Mumbai. Redevelopment of Dharavi and areas along the Mithi River will differ from other areas due to higher population densities and serve as pilots before broader implementation. Project details will be shared with prospective partners after following legal processes.
The document proposes an underwater subway ring concept for Mumbai to address issues with the current overloaded public transport system. The proposed 210 km underground metro network would reduce traffic on local trains by 60% and replace monorail systems. The entire network would be built within 7 years by multiple contractors to allow passengers within 10 minutes of a station. A substantial portion of the project costs would be financed through the unique PPP framework proposed by the Mumbai Megaproject.
The document proposes new entertainment precincts for Mumbai as part of the Mumbai Megaproject. It outlines plans to create six new major entertainment facilities, including: 1) An 18km East Central Park stretching from Mahul to Gateway of India to serve as public green space. 2) A 150-acre Disneyland site. 3) A 15-acre oceanarium. 4) A bird park. 5) Several new theaters and convention centers. 6) Over 18km of new public beaches along two new marine national parks. The projects aim to start in 2014 and be completed by 2020 to transform Mumbai's coastline and address its lack of open and cultural spaces.
The document proposes separating the islands of Mumbai to address the city's flooding problems. It discusses how Mumbai was formed by joining seven islands, which has led to drainage issues. The Mumbai Megaproject plan involves widening existing drainage channels between the islands from 15-20 meters to 100-150 meters. Where channels have been filled in, new ones would be dug to separate the islands and allow rainwater to drain. This would solve Mumbai's flooding problems. The plan also includes building dykes and barriers along the coast to protect from rising sea levels. The project is intended to be self-financing and could fund other development projects in Maharashtra. More details would be shared with government and project partners following legal processes.
This document discusses the contracts and commercial execution strategy for the Mumbai Megaproject. Key points include:
1. The strategy aims to ensure transparency and accountability to prevent fraud and ambiguity.
2. The city will be divided into 72 contractor territories awarded to 12 large EPC companies through a competitive bidding process.
3. A three-stage bidding process includes an initial design competition, then a peer review, and finally a construction contract award.
4. Procurement will utilize local sub-contractors and international contractors to ensure quality, and use centralized booking of plant capacities to lower costs. Training centers will also be required to develop local skills.
This document provides an overview and introduction to "The Giant Offshore Landfill Project" which is part of a larger initiative called "The Mumbai Megaproject". It describes the organizations involved in the project - Busybric Infrastructure and The Nataraja Foundation. It also provides brief biographies of the authors and acknowledges contributions from various individuals and organizations that helped inform the project design. The document is a copyrighted material and requests written permission to reproduce any part of the publication. It directs interested readers to contact the Planning and Design Lab for more information about the project.
The document outlines a proposed redevelopment scheme for Dharavi in Mumbai, India. It discusses previous failed redevelopment efforts and proposes an alternative "inclusive" scheme from the Mumbai Megaproject. Key points of the new proposal include developing the area in phases over 6-7 years while minimizing disruption, basing redevelopment on more recent demographic studies, offering housing and community options, and using improved project management. The proposal aims to fully involve local cooperatives and residents to succeed where previous top-down schemes had failed. Project details will be shared with interested partners pending legal processes.
The document proposes establishing six new universities in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to address the decline of higher education in Maharashtra. Large cities around the world have many universities that drive their economies, but Mumbai lacks such institutions. Establishing universities could reduce brain drain by giving students local options for higher education and encouraging them to remain in Maharashtra. The plan would make Mumbai a magnet for universities and boost the economy by spending on education. Details of the university cluster and financing plan will be shared with partners and government.
The document discusses plans for a proposed "Kuber Heights Financial Centre" as part of the larger Mumbai Megaproject. It will include India's first "supertall" skyscraper to develop local construction expertise. Financing will support tiger conservation efforts, providing Rs. 200 crores annually. A design competition will engage global experts and the winning design will undergo review before construction. Project details will be shared with partners after a legal process.
This document provides an overview and introduction to a project proposal called the "Creation of a Norflok Lookalike". It discusses the organizations involved in the project - Busybric Infrastructure and The Nataraja Foundation. It also mentions that the project details will be shared with interested parties who sign confidentiality agreements and project agreements. The document continues with short biographies of the authors and an acknowledgments section recognizing contributions from other individuals and organizations.
The document describes the Mumbai Urban Equity Withdrawal Plan, which aims to harvest $75 billion released from Mumbai's redevelopment and invest it in developing rural Maharashtra. Key projects include constructing 60,000 check dams to raise water tables, building 3,000 new secondary schools, establishing 10,000 primary healthcare centers, developing a high-speed rail corridor, constructing 9 new eco-cities, and replanting 3 million hectares of forest. The investment is intended to boost agriculture, education, healthcare, transportation, and environmental protection in the state's most backward regions. Project details and financing strategies will be discussed with potential partners and local governments.
This document provides an introduction to the Mumbai Heritage Structures Preservation Programme, which is part of the larger Mumbai Megaproject initiative led by the Planning and Design Lab. The Lab is a joint initiative between Busybric Infrastructure and the Nataraja Foundation to provide thought leadership on issues of national importance such as education, healthcare, and urban infrastructure in India. The Megaproject aims to preserve historic buildings and structures in Mumbai while redeveloping the city. The document acknowledges contributions from various experts and organizations and notes that project details will be shared with interested parties who sign agreements.
This document discusses the proposed relocation of Mumbai port due to overcrowding and safety issues. It provides background on the history and growth of Mumbai port since the 1600s. The port has expanded continuously but this has led to unsustainable traffic conditions as 84% of cargo now moves by road through the crowded city. The document proposes relocating major industries like oil refineries away from the port due to violations of safety regulations and threats to nearby communities. It argues this will require relocating the port to make it sustainable as over half its revenue comes from oil cargo. The proposed solution is to plan a managed closure and relocation of the port to address all stakeholder interests.
The document discusses a human resource capacity building initiative for Maharashtra, India. It notes that over 15 million young people will be entering the workforce in Maharashtra by 2018, but current government plans will only provide skills training to 4.5 million. This could lead to high unemployment and social instability. The Mumbai Megaproject is proposed to generate large infrastructure projects that can employ many of these young people. It aims to create over 6 million new jobs in Maharashtra through various sub-projects costing $75 billion. The project also includes an innovative skills development program that will train millions of Indians using expertise from 30,000 foreign specialists working on the megaproject.
The document discusses plans to support infrastructure creation for a large megaproject in Mumbai, India. It proposes strategic investments in training institutions, cement and steel supply chains, special building materials, power plants, construction equipment, and project consulting to help execute the megaproject quickly and reduce costs substantially. The goal is to commit to capital expenditures of Rs. 300-400 crores daily during peak construction in a way that accesses critical manufacturing and service capacities globally and within Maharashtra to complete the project on time and on budget. Project procurement concepts will be discussed with prospective partners and local government through a legally documented process.
This document discusses a comprehensive shore protection and drainage systems project for Mumbai, India. It is part of a larger Mumbai Megaproject initiative led by Busybric Infrastructure and the Nataraja Foundation. The project aims to protect Mumbai's shoreline and improve its drainage infrastructure. Details of the project will be shared with interested parties who sign confidentiality agreements and project agreements. The document provides background on the authors and acknowledges contributions from various experts and organizations.
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The Mumbai Megaproject
Second Edition
The Mahim Bay Rejuvenation Plan
An Initiative of the Planning and Design Lab
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This material is protected by Indian copyright law
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Project details will be shared with interested parties after signing of
confidentiality agreement, payment of prescribed fees and signing of the initial
project agreement.
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About the Authors
Amrita Puntambekar is a designer with “The Planning and Design Lab”. She has detailed many of
the concepts as regards the social equity dimensions of the Mumbai Megaproject. She leads the
Nataraja Foundations initiatives on women’s issues and particularly children’s education. She is also
an associate fellow at the Nataraja Foundation and a consultant for its various projects. Amrita is a
freelance artist and specializes in watercolour. She is a post graduate in commerce and lives in
Mumbai.
Ashish Puntambekar is a Mumbai based , corporate planner and infrastructure project designer. He has
20 years of experience in designing some of India’s largest infrastructure projects, the most notable
and recent of which is the Indian Education Megaproject. The Education Megaproject is a plan to
provide high quality education , totally free of cost to 126 Million children, 80 % of who live in rural
areas and come from the poorest families. Please visit : http://www.nataraja.org.in/masseducationproject.htm
As a designer , Ashish believes in Gandhiji’s vision of “ Sarvodaya “( i.e the rise of all ) and his project
designs therefore focus on including the excluded among the masses . All his projects also have huge
environmental dividends in that they are designed for sustainability while also deploying
environmentally friendly building materials on a massive scale. Each project’s financial design also
frees up large capital resources for afforestation schemes and for wildlife preservation.
The Mumbai Megaproject for instance provides US $ 300 Million for Mangroves and another US $ 1.5
Billion for the planting of dense forests in Maharashtra. Employment generation is also high on the
design agenda. This is witnessed by the fact that the above mentioned two projects , alone will add 10
Million new jobs in India.
Besides designing large infrastructure and clean energy projects, the designer is also keenly interested
in the geopolitics of petroleum ( several published articles ) and has expert level knowledge in the
energy business and especially the price of crude oil which he has traded as a derivative trader on all
the worlds major exchanges and OTC markets for over 5 years. He currently works as a project
designer and also runs a private foundation, named the Nataraja Foundation, with a mandate to
innovate on an unprecedented level in the areas of Social Infrastructure, Urban Planning and Clean
Energy.
Ashish holds an MBA in international business and a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
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Acknowledgments
The Mumbai Megaproject is a scheme in the interest of the Millions of citizens of Mumbai City and the
112 million inhabitants of Maharashtra. It is also a landmark project to safeguard the ecology and
sustain a vast marine ecosystem around Mumbai. The project proposal itself is an exercise in the public
interest and for the consideration of the State and Union Governments.
In a project proposal as wide-ranging as this with its 22 different themes, the project designers have
received much help from others, starting with FICCI-FLO and Deutsche Bank who organized and
sponsored the seminar in Sept ’ 2011 at the YB Chavan Center at Nariman Point in Mumbai.
While the Marco concepts and large project ideas are our own, several Individuals have contributed by
providing comments on draft chapters. A few senior specialists with vast experience in project planning
and execution have reviewed the whole report consisting of 22 different themes + 2 project control
specifications and have provided their inputs. Some contributed in terms of ideas while others provided
critical cost estimates for the various schemes within the Megaproject. It is not possible to thank
everyone by naming them as one cannot rank their ideas on the basis of relative criticality or
importance.
We have also borrowed ideas and concepts from other projects implemented around the world such as
the palm islands in Dubai, The Semakau offshore landfill in Singapore, The Chunnel tunnel that
connects the UK with France, The Cheonggyechon river re-development (Seoul, South Korea), Besos
river ( Spain ), The Sabarmati river re-development project in Ahmedabad, The Coral Reef Alliance’s
Bio Rock technology implementations around the world etc. In including these projects we
acknowledge their thought leadership and would like to learn from their implementation experience.
Each borrowed concept is acknowledged by source and at no point do we claim these fundamental
concepts as our own. In fact we hope that the people and organizations involved in these earlier, path-
breaking projects around the world see the opportunities in Mumbai and come here. The city will greatly
benefit from their experience.
Several friends have provided helpful guidance as we edited the final text for publication. We have also
taken a number of generic pictures from the internet and have used graphics and material for tables
from various published sources and while doing so, we have taken care to quote our sources for
numbers and opinions expressed by various parties in the public domain.
It is important to state here that the cost estimates within the Megaproject’s reports have been arrived
at after seeking relevant advice from experts. These are however indicative costs based on current
industry practices and projects commissioned within the last 3 – 5 years in India and around the world.
Based on all these inputs, we have modified the concepts in a manner that fits Mumbai’s unique
requirements. This cross fertilization of ideas across industries has been our own and it is this that
makes the Mumbai Megaproject unique. The estimates are critically linked to project execution
structures specified in each case to achieve the most efficient project schedule and least possible cost.
The project configurations and the scope of work considered in each sub-project also have had a major
impact on cost and these costs could vary if project scope is changed significantly.
Finally, the authors take sole responsibility for any errors or omissions regarding opinions expressed
and conclusions drawn from the various studies within the Megaproject proposals.
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1. Executive Summary
Mahim Bay Today … A Highly Toxic Area
Over the last 20 years, illegal industries along the Mithi river have been dumping deadly
chemicals such as cyanide and poisonous metal salts of lead, mercury, arsenic, strontium
and chromium into the Mithi river.
Since the Mithi river empties into Mahim Bay, the seafloor in the Mahim Bay area is
extremely toxic due to the presence of the above mentioned poisonous substances. Given
these circumstances it is not possible for anyone to safely enter the water in the 1200 acre
bay area which is largely and for all practical purposes a dead ocean environment.
The Mumbai Megaproject’s Mahim Bay Marine National Park Scheme
The Mumbai Megaproject has developed a step by step detailed plan to transform the
Mahim Bay from the toxic cesspool it is today into a Marine National Park. The plan which
has been fully developed has the following salient features :
1. Entire 1200 Acres of the Mahim Bay will be dredged and all toxic sediment will be
removed and permanently sequestered in a secure site which has already been
identified for the purpose.
2. The Megaproject in collaboration with the National Institute of Oceanography, The
Bombay Natural History Society and other prominent environmental groups will create
a marine national park in Mahim bay .
3. Artificial Coral Reef : An elaborate and technologically intensive marine ecosystem
project using biorock technology will create an artificial coral reef which will sustain
thousands of species of fish and other marine life in the area.
4. A multiple option self financing scheme has been designed making it un-necessary to
approach the state government for funds
5. A unique offshore engineering plan has been conceptualized to ensure water quality is
restored to 1930 levels or better. An innovative shore protection strategy backed by
morphological studies in the Mahim bay area will prevent the scouring that is taking
place today due to the construction of the Bandra Worli Sea Link at the mouth of the
bay.
6. Project includes an inclusive strategy to cater to all the legitimate concerns of over one
thousand fishermen families in the Mahim bay area.
The Mumbai Megaproject
Second Edition
The Mahim Bay Rejuvenation Plan
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Project details will be shared with prospective project partners and local government after
going through a legally recognized and properly documented process.
Ashish Puntambekar
Project Designer
The Planning and Design Lab
Projects
The Mumbai Megaproject
& The Indian Education Megaproject ... High quality Education to 126 Million Children Totally Free of cost
Contact Details : ashish@mumbaimegaproject.com
ashish.puntambekar@gmail.com
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NOTE
This document is protected by Indian Copyright Law. Please specifically quote your
source while using the text / material presented herein, to avoid legal action.
Pictures used within this document have been taken from the internet. They are therefore
representative and not necessarily from a location in Mumbai or Maharashtra. The
pictures used are generic and we have provided a link on the website ( to be updated
from time to time ) where we have identified the source of the pictures. In case of any
oversight on our part, please let us know and we will immediately rectify the matter.