<h1>State unveils planned new city to host international universities, medical and research hubs with PPP development and fast clearances</h1> State government announced a planned new city in a neighbouring district to expand the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, intended to host international university centres, medical colleges, research and innovation hubs and advanced technology research. The project will be developed through public-private partnerships with infrastructure links guaranteed by state-led road and coastal projects; officials pledged expedited statutory clearances and administrative facilitation for investors and prompt resolution of regulatory obstacles. A global investment bank opened an expanded office locally and participated in investor discussions, signalling private-sector engagement in financing, employment and regional economic development.