Mumbai to Konkan in Just 4 Hours: Fadnavis Government’s Big Move for Ganesh Festival Travel
Mumbai to Konkan in Just 4 Hours: Fadnavis Government's Big Move for Ganesh Festival Travel
The Maharashtra government has announced a major decision to ease travel during Ganeshotsav. Now, reaching Konkan from Mumbai will take just 4 to 4.5 hours by sea. This new water transport initiative, led by Fisheries and Ports Development Minister Nitesh Rane, aims to benefit the large number of Konkan natives living in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, and surrounding areas.
High-tech M2M (Motor to Motor) boats will operate from Mazgaon Dock (Bhaucha Dhakka) in Mumbai, connecting Malvan, Vijaydurg, and Ratnagiri. Travel time to Ratnagiri will be just 3 hours, while Malvan and Vijaydurg will take around four and a half hours.
This pilot project is being launched ahead of the festive season to relieve pressure on the congested road routes and reduce the burden on state transport services, which often fall short during Ganeshotsav. The first M2M boat is expected to arrive on May 25.
These vessels will provide affordable and efficient transport with the added benefit of vehicle carriage via Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) facilities. The initiative is expected to benefit workers (Chakarmanis) who face long and uncomfortable road journeys due to poor infrastructure and traffic congestion.
Fare structures are currently being finalized to ensure accessibility for all. This new service could become a game-changer for festival travel in the Konkan region.
