Navi Mumbai — a dream that rose from the shores of the Arabian Sea and took the form of a modern, thriving metropolis.
But behind this bold vision was one man: Adi Kanga.
An unsung hero in India’s urban planning history, Adi Kanga was the mastermind who laid the foundation of Navi Mumbai. At a time when India’s cities were bursting at the seams, he envisioned something radical — a well-planned twin city that could relieve the pressure on Mumbai and offer a better quality of life to its residents.
Through years of tireless work and unflinching resolve, Kanga navigated the complexities of government bureaucracy and public skepticism. What emerged was a masterplan for a city that many thought was impossible — a new kind of urban space rooted in foresight, functionality, and resilience.
Yet, his name is rarely mentioned in the mainstream narrative.
This is the story of Adi Kanga — a visionary who fought against the odds to build one of India’s most successful planned cities. It’s a story that every Indian should know — not just to honor the man behind it, but to understand how imagination, courage, and perseverance can shape the future.
Watch this inspiring story — a story that was long overdue to be told.