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The Mumbai Suburban District Collectorate has sanctioned INR 57 crore for strengthening 261 hillocks and landslide-prone sites in the city's suburbs, aiming to prevent accidents and loss of life during the monsoon. This decision was made during a recent District Planning and Development Committee (DPDC) meeting chaired by Mumbai suburban guardian minister Ashish Shelar. The Geological Survey of India has identified 299 such sites, with 38 located in the island city. The government will consult IIT-Bombay to implement effective safety measures. In addition to landslide prevention, the DPDC has approved an overall budget of INR 943 crore for 2025-26, which includes INR 30 crore for tourism, police infrastructure upgrades, and initiatives against illegal encroachments.
A total of INR 57 crore has been sanctioned for reinforcing 261 hillocks and other landslide-prone locations in Mumbai's suburbs to mitigate accidents and fatalities, particularly during the monsoon season. The Mumbai Suburban District Collectorate approved this allocation following a District Planning and Development Committee (DPDC) meeting held earlier this week, which was chaired by Mumbai suburban guardian minister Ashish Shelar. Advertisement
These 261 vulnerable sites are among 299 identified annually by the Geological Survey of India to facilitate timely interventions. The remaining 38 locations are situated in the island city. Mumbai suburban district collector Rajendra Kshirsagar stated that the government would seek recommendations from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B), regarding specific protective measures.
Landslide-prone zones in Mumbai are predominantly occupied by informal settlements, including slums. Such incidents are common during the monsoon, as heavy rainfall loosens soil and rocks, leading to mud and debris sliding down, often destroying homes and causing casualties. The city has witnessed some of its most severe landslides in 2000 and 2005, resulting in over 70 deaths, in Ghatkopar East and Andheri East, respectively.
District planning officer Sanjay Shinde highlighted several areas susceptible to landslides, including Saki Naka, Bhandup West, Mulund West, Ghatkopar West, Asalpha, Chandivali, Gilbert Hill, Chembur (Lal Dongar), Anushakti Nagar, Kurla, and certain hilly regions along the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). He mentioned that surveys conducted by the Geological Survey of India form the basis of their assessments and that IIT-Bombay would be consulted for further recommendations. Retaining walls are usually constructed in such areas, but alternative solutions like netting were required in locations such as Goregaon, where conventional methods proved ineffective.
Gilbert Hill, a heritage site in Andheri with a basalt rock face, remains particularly vulnerable to landslides. As a precautionary measure, the entire hill has been covered in protective netting.
During the DPDC meeting, additional projects for the Mumbai suburban district were sanctioned, with a total budget of INR 943 crore for 2025-26. This includes an allocation of INR 30 crore for tourism development and initiatives to upgrade police colonies and stations.
The government also intends to establish more SETU Citizen Facilitation Centres to streamline the process of obtaining certificates, permits, authentication, affidavits, and other essential services for citizens.
In conclusion, past incidents have demonstrated the devastating impact of landslides in the city, making such preventative efforts crucial. The crackdown on illegal encroachments and the establishment of more SETU Centres are further steps toward improving governance and public welfare in Mumbai's suburban district.
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