Thane, Sep 27 (PTI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced a comprehensive development plan for Thane district to tackle traffic congestion, modernisation of health centres and flood relief.

During a district planning committee meeting on Friday, Shinde, who is also the guardian minister of Thane, said that the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will appoint an expert committee to study traffic congestion across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and propose a permanent solution.

"Drone and AI-based traffic management systems will be implemented to control congestion. The MMRDA's expert panel will ensure short, medium, and long-term measures in coordination between all agencies to provide lasting relief to commuters," he said.

The meeting held at

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