Navi Mumbai Civic Body Declares 501 Buildings Dangerous in Structural Safety Survey

Navi Mumbai, June 18 – In a significant safety announcement, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has classified 501 buildings as dangerous for the year 2025–2026, following a comprehensive structural audit. The findings were made public on June 18 through the civic body’s official handle on X (formerly Twitter).

The buildings have been categorised into four danger levels, each indicating the severity of structural deterioration and the necessary remedial actions:

• C-1 (51 buildings): Declared extremely dangerous and unfit for habitation. Immediate evacuation has been advised.

• C-2A (104 buildings): Require vacating and extensive structural repairs.

• C-2B (297 buildings): Require structural repairs but do not need to be vacated.

• C-3 (49 buildings): Only minor repairs are necessary.

NMMC officials have urged residents, housing societies, and concerned authorities to take swift action based on the categorisation to ensure public safety. The full list of dangerous buildings is available on the official NMMC website (nmmc.gov.in) under the Encroachment Department section in General Information.

Officials stated that these surveys are conducted annually as a proactive measure before the monsoon season, which often exacerbates structural vulnerabilities in older and poorly maintained buildings.

NMMC Celebrates Start of Academic Year with ‘Chala Shalet Jauya’ Festival

In more positive news from Navi Mumbai, the NMMC launched the new academic session across its 80 municipal schools with the joyful ‘Chala Shalet Jauya’ (Let’s Go to School) enrolment festival. The initiative aimed to make the first day of school memorable for new students and parents, and was marked by vibrant celebrations.

Schools welcomed students with roses and chocolates, and entrances were adorned with rangoli designs, balloons, and colourful festoons. Traditional lezim performances and dhol-tasha processions added cultural flavour, as students were ceremoniously led into their classrooms.

NMMC Education Department officials said the festival reflects their commitment to making public education accessible, welcoming, and joyful for all children.