Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Mumbai Governance: Panel Advocates Centralized Model
A panel of activists and a filmmaker talked about how to make Mumbai a better place to live.
They said the city should be run more from one central place instead of separate groups.
They also want better ways for people to get around safely, like buses and trains, because not everyone can afford a car.
The panelists also talked about needing better connections between the people and the leaders in charge so issues like potholes can be addressed.
They feel that connecting Mumbai with nearby areas like New Mumbai could help.
Overall, they want to improve the city's infrastructure so that it’s easier for everyone.
Panelists at a News18 Townhall discussed Mumbai's governance, connectivity, and safety.
Activists and a filmmaker called for centralized governance to address civic issues.
Panelists cited a lack of ground-level connections between citizens and corporators.
They highlighted the need for improved last-mile connectivity and safer public transport.
The discussion addressed the need to integrate Mumbai with New Mumbai and MMR.
- Who
- Panelists including activists, a filmmaker, and an author.
- What
- A discussion on Mumbai's governance, transport, and safety.
- When
- August 13, 2025
- Where
- CNN-News18 Townhall Mumbai
- Why
- To address issues of governance, connectivity, and safety in Mumbai.
- Event
- CNN-News18 Townhall Mumbai
- Key Issue 1
- Centralized governance
- Key Issue 2
- Last-mile connectivity
- Participants
- Activists, Author and Filmmaker
- Focus
- Mumbai civic issues