Infrastructure
Kharghar has one of the most prestigious educational institution of India viz. National Institute of Fashion Technology. Acronymed as NIFT, it was shifted to Kharghar from Dadar in 2002-03. It offers undergraduate courses in fashion design, fashion communication and apparel manufacturing and information technology as well as postgraduate courses in fashion management and fashion design space. NIFT is otherwise headquartered at New Delhi.
Kharghar has a number of ready and under-construction projects both in the commercial and residential segments. Hiranandani Complex (Crystal Plaza), Kendriya Vihar are some of the oldest residential complexes of Kharghar. While the Indian Armed Forces have two Residential Enclaves – JalVayu Vihar and Raghunath Vihar – Spaghetti Complex is one of the Biggest Complex in Kharghar. It also houses the important Tata Memorial Hospital's Cancer Research Institute.
There are a number of premium residential projects sprung up in Kharghar. Projects like Mahaavir Heritage, Regency Gardens, Kesar Harmony and upcoming Cypress Aqua, Galaxy Orion, Hexblox and Kesar Exotica are some of the best in navi Mumbai and are as costly as suburban Mumbai projects. There is unconfirmed news that a reputed business group is planning to build several Hollywood style luxury villas on Kharghar Hills for the rich & famous.
Hikers enjoy the hills around Kharghar during the monsoon season when waterfalls and rivulets burst forth.
CIDCO also has plans to build an 18 hole golf course in Sector 21 in Kharghar along with Shopping malls which should make the city one of the best locations in Navi Mumbai. The much awaited Central Park in Sector 23 is being planned on the concept of London's Central Park and will span around 80 hectares and cover three sectors. The park is intended to provide an excellent place for active and passive recreation. It also attempts to put Navi Mumbai on International Map. It was expected to be completed around mid 2010. The Central Park when completed will have Jogger’s Tracks, Food Courts, Fountains, Botanical Gardens, Amphitheatre, Theme Parks and a Conservatory.
ISCKON has commenced construction of their temple at the start of the Central Park. It is believed this will be the biggest ISCKON temple in India. Sector 12 also has a huge park called "Krantiveer Phadke Garden" catering to residents in Sector 12, 20 and 21.
Currently Kharghar has two multiplex movie theaters first one is located at Tiara Mall & the second one in Little World Mall has Adlabs Multiplex. There are retail brands like D'Mart in Sector-15, Big Bazaar is also available in sector 7. Some of the upcoming malls are GloMax near Kharghar railway station & Adhiraj mall in Sector 5, Prime Mall in Sector 12 and Shah Mall in Sector 20. Shah Mall and Prime Mall will also have multiplexes. There are adequate utility shops, departmental stores and super markets in every sector. More, Apna Bazar, Value Mart, Spinach and Fairprice are some of the super markets functioning in Kharghar. In addition there are a few open markets in Sector 12. Meat shops are rare with only one in Sector 12. Spinach offers frozen meat products.
Siemens India Ltd has an office in Kharghar and the 10-storey building is a landmark near Kharghar railway station. Marathon Realty Group have recently announced the development of 25 acres (100,000 m2) Mini-SEZ off Panvel very close to the proposed Navi Mumbai International Airport. This mini-SEZ "NexZone" is specially for the IT/ITES industry and will have an integrated township of residential and commercial buildings, education institutions and entertainment malls. Nexzone is also close to the Mumbai-Goa road.
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