<p>The Marine Drive - one of the most visited and photographed places of India’s commercial capital Mumbai - will get a seaside plaza.</p>.<p>Besides, it would also get international standard facilities and public toilets. </p>.<p>Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, accompanied by state Tourism Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha and Speaker Rahul Narvekar, visited and inspected the spot on Monday.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/mumbais-best-prohibits-loud-phone-chats-mandates-use-of-headphones-on-its-buses-1213423.html" target="_blank">Mumbai's BEST prohibits loud phone chats, mandates use of headphones on its buses</a></strong></p>.<p>Top officials of the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) including Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Dr Iqbal Singh Chahal accompanied Shinde, who holds the Urban Development portfolio.</p>.<p>Shinde also asked for facilities at Marine Drive to be augmented for morning walkers. </p>.<p>“The aim is to beautify Mumbai at par with international standards,” Shinde said. </p>.<p>The 3.6-km-long Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Marg, popularly called Marine Drive aka Queen’s Necklace a 'C'-shaped six-lane concrete road along the Arabian Sea - and is a prominent landmark of Mumbai.</p>.<p>The promenade is lined with palm trees. Starting from the southern end of Nariman Point - it stretches to the northern end to Chowpatty Beach and finally connects to the Babulnath temple and then the Malabar Hill.</p>.<p>The majority of the buildings along Marine Drive are of art deco style - which include residential and commercial establishments. </p>.<p>Many sports clubs, including Cricket Club of India, Brabourne Stadium, Garware Club House, Hindu Gymkhana, Islam Gymkhana, and Parsi Gymkhana are situated along this stretch.</p>
<p>The Marine Drive - one of the most visited and photographed places of India’s commercial capital Mumbai - will get a seaside plaza.</p>.<p>Besides, it would also get international standard facilities and public toilets. </p>.<p>Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, accompanied by state Tourism Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha and Speaker Rahul Narvekar, visited and inspected the spot on Monday.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/mumbais-best-prohibits-loud-phone-chats-mandates-use-of-headphones-on-its-buses-1213423.html" target="_blank">Mumbai's BEST prohibits loud phone chats, mandates use of headphones on its buses</a></strong></p>.<p>Top officials of the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) including Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Dr Iqbal Singh Chahal accompanied Shinde, who holds the Urban Development portfolio.</p>.<p>Shinde also asked for facilities at Marine Drive to be augmented for morning walkers. </p>.<p>“The aim is to beautify Mumbai at par with international standards,” Shinde said. </p>.<p>The 3.6-km-long Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Marg, popularly called Marine Drive aka Queen’s Necklace a 'C'-shaped six-lane concrete road along the Arabian Sea - and is a prominent landmark of Mumbai.</p>.<p>The promenade is lined with palm trees. Starting from the southern end of Nariman Point - it stretches to the northern end to Chowpatty Beach and finally connects to the Babulnath temple and then the Malabar Hill.</p>.<p>The majority of the buildings along Marine Drive are of art deco style - which include residential and commercial establishments. </p>.<p>Many sports clubs, including Cricket Club of India, Brabourne Stadium, Garware Club House, Hindu Gymkhana, Islam Gymkhana, and Parsi Gymkhana are situated along this stretch.</p>