Mumbai is the country’s financial capital but when it comes to infrastructure and planning, it has been lagging behind. Given the circumstances, the conditions in the city need to be re-evaluated every five years. If this doesn’t happen, then the metro will continue to develop slowly. This was the common refrain among international planners and transport experts and consultants at a recent congregation in the city.

The city has been witnessing slow progress on several vital transport projects, including the Chembur-Wadala Monorail