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MTDC unveils “Maharashtra Unlimited” special edition on Mumbai

Jan 4, 2013

Shri Chhagan  Bhujbal, Hon’ble Minister for PWD and Tourism, Govt. of Maharashtra will  uncover the forth issue of Maharashtra Unlimited a special edition on Mumbai at Mini Theatre, Mantralaya. Under the chairmanship Shri. Ranjit Kamble, Hon’ble Minister of State for PWD & Touris Seven small islands have changed the course of India. Home to over 15 million people from all across the country,Mumbai truly is a miniature of India itself. The ‘Mumbai Special’ issue of the  magazine ‘Maharashtra Unlimited’ explores Mumbai from lesser-known angles. Few people are aware of the ancient Buddhist heritage of the caves of Mumbai, and  even fewer of what happened in the years in between the fall of Buddhism and  the arrival of the Portuguese and the British. The ‘Mumbai Special’ tells the  story of the seven islands over a span of 2000 years. Read about how Mumbai  moved into the modern era as its transport system shifted from horses to trams  to its current sprawling network. Not to be forgotten are the old forts of  Mumbai and its many places of worship. And of course, no one can leave out 

thefamous museums, beaches, eateries and landmarks of the megapolis or would  rather experience the wonder of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai neverceases to amaze.

As Dr Jagadish  Patil, Managing Director of the MTDC puts it in his introduction to the Mumbai  Special, “It is humanly impossible to put theentire city between the covers of any one magazine. This issue is our humble  attempt to bring to light some little known facts and features of Mumbai for  tourists, travellers and Mumbaikars alike.”

‘Maharashtra  Unlimited’ is the quarterly magazine of the MTDC in association with HeritageIndia Communications Pvt. Ltd. Each issue highlights the natural and cultural  wealth of Maharashtra. With a 720 km long coastline lapped by the Arabian Sea  and over 1000 caves to delve into, Maharashtra can truly be called ‘the Great State’.The magazine is available at MTDC resorts, offices and at all major  booksellers. Price Rs 150/- per issue or Rs 570/- per year.