City & Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (CIDCO Limited) is India’s Premiere Town Planning Agency. It has achieved great deeds and global praise over the years, but its greatest contribution to India and mankind has been Navi Mumbai.

The multidimensional activities undertaken today by CIDCO can be classified under these three broad concepts:
• Planning and Development of New Towns.
• Consultancy.
• Project Management and Designing.

It today has the reputation as the premier town planning and infrastructure agency in India, so when it says, ‘We Make Cities’ the Corporation actually means it.

The concept of New Towns has evolved manifolds under the competent expertise of CIDCO, CIDCO is designated Special Planning Authority by Government of Maharashtra for new towns to fulfill the following objectives:

1. Reduction of population overcrowding in core cities

2. Absorption of emigrants and preventing the emigration of present population by providing better conditions and new opportunities

3. Setting the industrial pace of the State with the help of balanced urban development

4. Provision of excellent socio-economic facilities, thereby improving the quality of life

CIDCO Science City Project

The 'Science City' project is an attempt towards providing the young generation a scientific point of view to their beliefs.

To gain an insight into what children want in a science park, CIDCO organized an essay contest titled 'The science park of my dreams'.

The ideas penned by children in their essays will be put to use in shaping up this unique project in Navi Mumbai.

1. Former President of India, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam is the guiding authority for the project.

2. Spread over an area of 18.55 hectares within walking distance from Kharghar Railway Station.

3. Natural surroundings and excellent accessibility.

Contact Detail:
City & Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (CIDCO Limited)
Regd. Office
'Nirmal', 2nd Floor,
Nariman Point,
Mumbai - 400 021
Tel.: 022 - 6650-0900
Fax No. : 022-22022509