Mumbai Port Authority allots land at Colaba to Assam on 60-year lease
Union Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced on 24 August 2025 that the Mumbai Port Authority has allotted four bighas of land at Colaba, Mumbai, to the Government of Assam on a 60-year lease.
Summary
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced on 24 August 2025 that the Mumbai Port Authority has allotted four bighas of land at Colaba, Mumbai, to the Government of Assam on lease for 60 years. The allotment follows a written request from Assam's Chief Secretary for land for a dedicated centre or infrastructure project. Sonowal said the land will be used for people-centric infrastructure such as healthcare, education and social welfare facilities serving patients, students and entrepreneurs from Assam.
Key facts
- Announced
- 24 Aug 2025, by Sarbananda Sonowal
- Land
- Four bighas at Colaba, Mumbai
- Allotted by
- Mumbai Port Authority
- To
- Government of Assam
- Lease
- 60 years
Practice MCQs 1 questions
In August 2025, the Mumbai Port Authority allotted land at Colaba, Mumbai, to the Government of Assam on lease for how many years?
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Correct answer: B — 60 years
Sarbananda Sonowal announced that four bighas of land at Colaba were allotted by the Mumbai Port Authority to the Government of Assam on lease for 60 years.