Mumbai's Development By Mr. Milind Deora (Member Of Parliament M.P.) by:Shazia Khan

* Worked with the Maharashtra Government to establish Force One

, Mumbai's own NSG-styled commando battalion

* Wrested Rs.1,200 crore central funding - the highest in the country - for re-laying Mumbai's decaying storm water networkN

* Worked in parliament to establish the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), with the aim of providing central assistance towards urban renewal projects across Indian cities, of which Mumbai and Maharashtra are the biggest beneficiaries

* Initiated the Beautification of Marine Drive and Gateway of India promenades

* Secured funds for upgrading major hospitals: Rs.120 crore from the Union and Maharashtra Governments for J.J. Hospital; Rs.30 crore for Cama and G.T. Hospitals from the Union Government

* Coordinated between various government agencies and the private sector to ensure that the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mumbai Metro and Trans-Harbour Sea Link projects become a reality

* Sourced additional funds from Union and Maharashtra Governments for the Mumbai Urban Transportation Project/Mumbai Urban Infrastructure Project (MUTP/MUIP) Rail/Road components

* Pressed Mahanagar Gas Ltd. to extend its network of piped natural gas to cover South Mumbai homes

* Secured the Union Government's research-related grant of Rs.100 crore for Mumbai University

* Staunchly opposed corruption in the BMC (e.g. the Mayor's proposal that meant virtually 'gifting' away the landmark Crawford Market to a builder)

* Launched the debate on converting 600-acres of mill lands into open spaces and affordable/low-cost housing

* Provided Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds to various housing societies such as the Cuffe Parade Resident's Association and Altamount Road Resident's Association, towards their beautification

* Determinedly promoted student activism and youth affairs through SPARSH, an NGO providing free computer education to economically underprivileged primary and secondary students of over hundred schools in Mumbai, and SIGMA (Stimulating Inspiration Guidance and Mentorship Association), connecting industry with academia; by helping upgrade educational infrastructure using MPLADS funds - e.g. setting up a brand new audio-visual (A/V) lab for the students of Wilson College,Chowpatty

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