Archive · 17 Aug 2025
New Heritage Handbook Guides Exploration of Mumbai's History
A new set of four books is now available to help people discover the history of the Mumbai area.
These books were made by the People Place Project and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Heritage Conservation Society.
The guidebooks allow people to explore different parts of the area and learn about their history.
The books are designed to be used while visiting these places, or from home.
Researchers learned a lot about local traditions and how people live in these areas while creating these books.
A four-volume heritage handbook on the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) has been released.
The book was co-published by the People Place Project (PPP) and Mumbai Metropolitan Region Heritage Conservation Society (MMRHCS).
It serves as a guidebook for citizens exploring historical locations.
The books provide detailed, experiential narratives for readers to explore places from their homes.
Researchers observed local customs, traditions, and village life in various locations within the MMR.
- Who
- The People Place Project (PPP) and Mumbai Metropolitan Region Heritage Conservation Society (MMRHCS).
- What
- A four-volume heritage handbook on the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) was unveiled.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR)
- Why
- To serve as a guidebook for citizens to explore the history of the MMR.
- Published by
- People Place Project (PPP) and Mumbai Metropolitan Region Heritage Conservation Society (MMRHCS)
- Purpose
- Guidebook for exploring historical places
- Authors
- Six historians, architects and urban researchers
- Focus
- History of MMR region