• About MTSU

    In response to a proposal of the Government of Maharashtra (GoM), the Cities Alliance offered technical support in the form of MTSU, which was set up within the All India Institute of Local Self Government (AIILSG) to enhance the capacity of the office of the Secretary (Special Projects) and to co-ordinate and support the efforts of the various agencies in achieving this transformation in all spheres of urban life from land use and transportation to governance. MTSU is headed by an IAS officer posted by GoM as project manager, and guided by in-house experts in various fields such as health and education, housing, transport and communication.

    Functions of MTSU

    • Anchoring Transformation Process
    • Administrative and Technical support to the Citizens Action Group (CAG), Sub-groups, Empowered Committee and GOM departments
    • Administrative support to – Secretary (Special Projects), in coordination, communication, monitoring and reporting
    • Technical support for Strategy, Sectoral plans and policy framework
    • Management support for ‘Quick Wins’
    • Facilitate consultations with stakeholders and partner institutions
    • Communication & Consultation
    • Network with NGOs, institutions & experts


    The MTSU works in a consultative capacity to facilitate the process of Mumbai's transformation. Conceptually, its focus areas are physical and social infrastructure, environment, housing, governance, strategic planning and economic growth. It functions in three capacities - initiation, facilitation and monitoring for all activities that concern Mumbai.

    It has initiated various studies, base papers and policy papers for sectoral reforms in the field of education, economic growth, governance, health, housing, transport and a business plan for Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

    It facilitates pilot projects and consultations on the sectoral issues for the GoM. It offers advisory support to the state government on all matters concerning the evolution and future of Mumbai.

    It monitors the progress of all projects and policy reforms concerning MMR through a web-enabled information system. MTSU also provides a convergence platform for people and agencies to meet and work in harmony for the city’s betterment.

    MTSU also provides a convergence platform for people and agencies to meet and work in harmony for the city’s betterment.

    MTSU’s Operations

    Through the above stated system, MTSU provides logistics and intellectual inputs to the State Govt., the Citizens Action Group, the Empowered Committee, all the departments of the Govt. and the Secretary (Special Projects) who is in-charge for the transformation agenda within the State Govt. The entire process can be explained through the following diagram:



    The first phase of MTSU lasted from June 28, 2005 to March 31, 2008. During this period, MTSU could achieve several milestones and make its presence felt by giving a decisive push to many projects and policy reforms, apart from continuously stirring up debate on policy matters in the right circles.

    The first phase was marked by intensive studies, extensive consultations, pro-active monitoring, and some definitive strides in decision-making, with the MTSU playing the role of facilitator and catalyst. All through the process, it has been in touch with the pulse of the people and, at the same time, tapped the appropriate expertise to help it put its best foot forward.

    These efforts have gone a long way in taking correct decisions and drafting policy framework in different areas.

    Use of CA Funds

    CA provides funds to carry out all the activities of the MTSU. The funds are used to engage consultants/ experts in different fields to conduct studies on various subjects, capacity building, conducting workshops and seminars on important issues related to transformation agenda and provide the estabilished cost of the Unit. CA provided US $ 4,43,617 during the first phase of the project for their purpose.

    Contact Details

    Mumbai Transformation Support Unit
    All India Institute of Local Self Government
    3rd floor, 11/13,
    Botawala Building,
    Horniman Circle, Fort,
    Mumbai 400 023
    Maharashtra (India)
    Tel.No.: +91 - 022 - 2266 1910 / 2266 2957
    Fax.No.: +91 - 022 - 2262 6889
    Email: mailmtsu@gmail.com
    www.visionmumbai.org