Maharashtra’s Chief Secretary S Saunik has acknowledged that Mumbai is not a walking or cycling-friendly city, reported news agency Press Trust of India (PTI). She was speaking at an event by the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI). She emphasised the urgent need to transform the city into a more inclusive and sustainable megapolis, said reports. Stating that Mumbai is not very bikeable or walkable, the big question she said, is how to transform the city into that.

The senior-most bureaucrat of Maharashtra said that sustainable urban development requires “building, or at least planning to build” a greener city. This includes integrating renewable energy into industries and ensuring that urban spaces incorporate ample green areas.