Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Fadnavis to inaugurate Mulund aviary project
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde will start the construction of a new bird park in Mulund.
This park will have many different kinds of birds and will be a fun place for people to visit.
The park will be built over 17,958 square meters and will have areas that look like the natural homes of the birds.
It will also have a hospital for the birds and a place where people can learn about them.
The park is expected to be finished by 2028 and will be a great addition to Mumbai.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde to perform Bhoomi Poojan for Mulund aviary on Sunday.
Project cost Rs 190 crore, 14% above the base price of Rs 166 crore due to extended tender process.
Aviary to span 17,958 square meters, featuring 22 bird species and themed zones like Africa, Australia, and USA.
Facility includes interpretation center, artificial habitats, seating areas, amphitheater, restaurant, and bird hospital.
Construction to begin immediately with a target completion date of 2028, benefiting residents of Mumbai’s eastern suburbs, Navi Mumbai, and Thane.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, BMC, Mumbai-based contractor, BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha
- What
- Groundbreaking ceremony (Bhoomi Poojan) of the proposed exotic bird park or aviary at Mulund
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Mulund, Mumbai
- Why
- To establish a new aviary and tourist attraction, benefiting residents of Mumbai’s eastern suburbs, Navi Mumbai, and Thane
- Project Cost
- Rs 190 crore
- Base Price
- Rs 166 crore
- Project Area
- 17,958 square meters
- Bird Species
- 22
- Completion Target
- 2028
- Zoo Administration Responsibility
- Acquiring birds
- Contractor Responsibility
- Construction and maintenance
