Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Mumbai Fish Market Redevelopment Discussed By Government and Vendors
The fish market in Mumbai is moving because the building is old and unsafe.
The government and the city are talking with the fish sellers about where they should go.
They want to make sure the fish sellers have a good place to sell their fish and the fish sellers have provided suggestions.
The city had already decided what to do with the old market, which is being redeveloped.
Everyone is hoping to find a good solution for the fish sellers.
Mumbai fish vendors are being relocated from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (CSM) Market to facilitate redevelopment.
The BMC is relocating fish vendors to a modern facility as part of the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market Redevelopment Project.
Minister Nitesh Rane met with fishing community leaders to discuss their suggestions for the relocation.
Vendors previously resisted relocation to a footpath after being issued notices in February.
The BMC had already concluded the tender process for the vacated plot.
- Who
- Minister Nitesh Rane, BMC, fish vendors, and the Koli fishing community.
- What
- Relocation of fish vendors from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (CSM) Market.
- When
- July 2021: BMC evacuated the premises; July 18, 2025: Meeting about the matter.
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra; Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (CSM) Market.
- Why
- To ensure public safety and redevelopment.
Fish Vendors
BMC and Government
Relocation Location
Fish Vendors
Advocating for rehabilitation in the same vicinity to prevent disruption to their business.
BMC and Government
BMC concluded the tender process; changes are no longer possible
- Market Name
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (CSM) Market
- Minister
- Nitesh Rane
- Project
- Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market Redevelopment Project
- Original Construction
- 50 years ago
- Previous Relocation
- July 2021 to various municipal markets