CIDCO splits land-development works at Kunde Vahal for International EduCity

Mumbai, November 8 2025 — The City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (CIDCO) has announced that its planned land-development work at the “Kunde Vahal” site for the ambitious International EduCity, Navi Mumbai project will be divided into two distinct phases or lots, per a post shared on X. X (formerly Twitter)+1

What’s the project?

EduCity near the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is envisioned as a major global-education hub, and CIDCO has already invited bids for the land-development contract at “Kunde Vahal” — involving cut-and-fill, leveling and compacting works. X (formerly Twitter)+1 The site falls within the broader EduCity footprint, where CIDCO has awarded Letters of Intent (LoIs) to leading foreign universities. The Economic Times+1

Why the split into two parts?

By structuring the development into two separate lots, CIDCO is likely seeking operational flexibility — enabling faster mobilization of works, staggered contractor engagement, and risk mitigation. For land-development of large tracts near major infrastructure (airport, education-campus etc), phasing can help keep the programme on track and manageable.

Strategic significance and context

• EduCity is part of CIDCO’s vision to leverage Navi Mumbai’s growth corridor around the airport, transforming it into an international education hub. pushpaknagar.co.in+1• As per sources, five prominent foreign universities have already been given LoIs by CIDCO to establish campuses in this zone. The Economic Times+1• Given the proximity to NMIA, the land-development at Kunde Vahal becomes pivotal for preparing the foundational infrastructure (terrain leveling, plots, service roads etc) for the campuses, student housing and related amenities. ( CIDCO splits land-development works at Kunde Vahal for International EduCity )

What this means for stakeholders

• For developers / contractors: A two-lot structure opens up bidding from multiple players, possibly faster execution and clearer scope definition for each lot.

• For the education ecosystem: A well-prepared site = faster readiness of campus infrastructure, hence earlier roll-out of institutions.

• For property / real-estate observers: Early infrastructure development signals activation of the zone; land and residential projects nearby may gain traction. Indeed, a recent real-estate insight notes that land-allotment and infra development for EduCity are expected through 2025-26. Revaa Homes+1

• For citizens / students: The promise of international-campus access within India (reducing need to travel abroad) becomes more tangible as the preparatory groundwork is formalised.

Key takeaway

CIDCO’s decision to break the land-development contract at Kunde Vahal into two parts underscores its intent to accelerate the infrastructure rollout for the International EduCity. This is not just a planning-exercise but a signal that the “ground-preparation” phase is underway in earnest — paving the way for the promised global-education zone near the airport.

Looking ahead ( CIDCO splits land-development works at Kunde Vahal for International EduCity )

While phases of land-development are now defined, key milestones to watch will include:

• Award of the two lots / contractor mobilisation.

• Completion timelines for the terrain work (cut/fill/level) and infrastructure such as roads, utilities.

• Updates on campus construction by the universities.

• How residential & ancillary real-estate around the zone evolve in response.

For Griha Realty, keeping an eye on such foundational moves helps us anticipate where urban-growth and investor interest will rise next. The groundwork being done now may shape the next wave of developments in Navi Mumbai’s education-and-residential landscape.

Published by Griha Realty · Author: Ajjay Bhagyakar · Source: X