Joint Committee to Oversee Kamathipura Redevelopment as Minister Seeks Faster Execution

Officials are working on a plan to redevelop Kamathipura, an area in Mumbai.

Housing Minister Pankaj Bhoyar wants the work to move faster.

He directed that a committee be formed to oversee the project.

The committee is expected to include government officials, elected representatives and members of a local development group.

Bhoyar gave the instruction at a meeting in Mantralaya.

The meeting discussed demands raised by residents through the Kamathipura Development Committee.

He said requests that are allowed under the rules would be addressed.

He also called for better teamwork to solve problems and finish the redevelopment.