One of the most significant developments over the next decade that will transform the Mumbai Metropolitan Region are the two Special Economic Zones - Navi Mumbai & Mumbai SEZs coming up in the in the MMR. These twin islands of excellence will provide industrial growth through exports and FDI, creating world class infrastructure in the region, building employment opportunities and contributing towards the decongestion of Mumbai.

Mumbai Special Economic Zones covering 10,000 ha (in the Panvel, Uran & Pen talukas) is being planned as an industrial and business city where there is a "walk to work" concept, with world class infrastructure. The zone will cover a number of industrial sectors & would also provide an attractive residential option to those willing to live outside Mumbai, but close enough for enjoying better living conditions. MSEZ will be the centre of the Mumbai Economic Hub & compete with the best in the world in terms of industry, exports, infrastructure, employment opportunity, health, hospitality & recreation.

The development of MSEZ will not only boost activity outside Mumbai but will be instrumental in accelerating the growth of the Mumbai-Pune belt as well. In a decade's time, the Mumbai-Pune belt will be the most developed in all of India in terms of knowledge and industry. MSEZ will have played a meaningful role in this metamorphosis.

MSEZ along with NMSEZ will provide over 2 million jobs over the next decade and will attract investments in the region to the tune of USD 90 billion. This level of investment and infrastructure development will certainly transform the fabric of the MMR area as well as Mumbai City.