The interim budget proposed by the state government on Tuesday has a provision for projects to provide better connectivity in and around Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The proposal mentions a coastal road up to Palghar, an eastern freeway extension to Thane and a multimodal corridor for Virar-Alibaug. Apart from roadways, the proposal also mentions projects for enhanced sea connectivity, with a new port to be developed near Elephanta and a well-equipped jetty near the Gateway of India. For skill development, a leather park at Deonar and a modern training and skill development facility at Worli have been proposed.

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