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Mumbai Port Plans International Convention Centre
The Mumbai Port Authority wants to build a big convention center on the eastern side of Mumbai.
This center will have places for meetings, exhibitions, shops, hotels, and areas for people to enjoy by the water.
The port authority owns a lot of land there and wants to use some of it for this project.
They are asking for help from experts to plan and study if this project will work well.
The goal is to make Mumbai a top place for big events and to create jobs and attract tourists.
Some people are excited about the economic benefits, while others are worried about the impact on the environment.
Mumbai Port Authority plans to develop an International Convention Centre on the eastern waterfront.
The project includes convention and exhibition facilities, commercial spaces, hospitality infrastructure, and public waterfront amenities.
MbPA has invited bids for a consultant to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the project.
The project aims to position Mumbai as a leading destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE).
The initiative is part of MbPA's broader strategy to redevelop underutilised land along the eastern waterfront.
- Who
- Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA)
- What
- Plans to develop an International Convention Centre (ICC) on the eastern waterfront
- Where
- Eastern waterfront, Mumbai
- When
- July 27, 2026
- Why
- To transform surplus port land into a mixed-use urban destination and position Mumbai as a leading destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE)
Proponents of Development
Environmental Conservationists
Economic Benefits vs. Environmental Impact
Proponents of Development
The project will boost Mumbai's economy by attracting international events and creating jobs.
Environmental Conservationists
The development may harm the local ecosystem and marine life along the eastern waterfront.
Key facts
- Project Location
- Eastern waterfront, Mumbai
- Project Components
- Convention and exhibition facilities, commercial spaces, hospitality infrastructure, public waterfront amenities
- Land Owned by MbPA
- 966 hectares
- Bid Submission Deadline
- July 30, 2026
- Bid Opening Date
- July 31, 2026
- Current International Convention Centres
- Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and NESCO










