The Kalyan Growth Centre (TPS 1): MMRDA's Vision for the "Next BKC"

Mumbai has BKC. Navi Mumbai has Vashi. Now, the Kalyan-Dombivli region is getting its own economic powerhouse: the **Kalyan Growth Centre**.

Strategically located near the Dativali station and the Shilphata belt, this project is MMRDA's ambitious plan to create a self-sustaining business district that could rival Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) in scale and significance.

Scale of the Project

The government has earmarked approximately **1,089 hectares** of land for this growth centre. To ensure planned development, MMRDA has been appointed as the Special Planning Authority (SPA) for the region, implementing it through various Town Planning Schemes (TPS).

Understanding TPS 1 (Town Planning Scheme 1)

The first phase, known as TPS 1, covers 10 designated villages. Unlike haphazard urban sprawl, a TPS ensures that infrastructure comes first:

• Wide Roads: A network of 18m to 45m wide DP roads is planned.
• Zoning: Detailed allocation for residential, commercial, and social amenities (schools, hospitals, parks).
• Land Pools: Landowners get developed plots back with clear titles and infrastructure, reducing litigation risks.

Why Dativali?

Dativali is positioned at a unique intersection of connectivity:

• Railway: Existing Diva-Panvel rail line connectivity.
• Bullet Train: Proximity to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor.
• Road: Located on the Shilphata road, the 'neck' of MMR connecting Dombivli, Kalyan, Navi Mumbai, and Thane.

Future Outlook

With the Virar-Alibaug Multimodal Corridor and the Airoli-Katai Freeway also feeding into this zone, the Kalyan Growth Centre is not just a housing destination but a future job magnet. For long-term investors, this is the region to watch.