Mumbai: Commercial tower surfaces in DRP plan for Mulund salt pans

A commercial tower has surfaced in the development plan for the Mulund salt pan lands under the city's development reservation proposals, signalling intended commercial use on part of the ecologically sensitive parcels. The inclusion places office-led development on the planning agenda for the area.

Salt pan lands in Mumbai have long been the subject of debate over their potential use, given their environmental significance and flood-buffer role alongside their development value. Proposals to build on them typically attract scrutiny from planners and environmental stakeholders.

The emergence of a commercial tower in the plan will draw attention to how the Mulund salt pans are eventually utilised. Any development would need to navigate regulatory clearances and the balance between growth and ecological concerns.