Rename Mumbai Central in Honour of Nana Shankarshet

PROOF PILLARS

WHY NANA?

HE HELPED BUILD MUMBAI

Nana Shankarshet was a pioneering force in 19th-century Mumbai, driving the creation of girls' schools, founding higher education institutions, and establishing Western India's first civic governance boards to empower native citizens.

HE HELPED BRING THE RAILWAY TO INDIA

As a founding director of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway (GIPR), Nana personally lobbied for bringing the railway network to India and sat aboard the historic first passenger train from Boribunder to Thane in 1853.

HIS LEGACY STILL LIVES HERE

From landmarks, institutions, and major chowks to the modern Jagannath Shankar Sheth Metro Station, Nana's name remains woven into the physical and cultural geography of Mumbai.

THE CONNECTION

WHY THIS STATION?

Nana's railway legacy makes Mumbai Central an especially meaningful place to honour him.

THEN (1853)

Railway Pioneer

Mumbai enters the railway age. Nana Shankarshet helped bring the railway to India and rode the inaugural passenger train.

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TODAY

Mumbai Central

One of Mumbai's major railway hubs stands at the heart of the city's continuing railway story.

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Formal Recognition

The Maharashtra government has already proposed renaming Mumbai Central in Nana Shankarshet's honour. Citizens can now add their voices.

THE HISTORY

THE DEMAND HAS A HISTORY

2012

Demand raised in Lok Sabha

2015

Renaming demand publicly renewed

2017

Demand reiterated to the Railways

2020

Maharashtra approves renaming proposal

2021

Renaming request raised again in Parliament

2025

Public campaign renewed at Mumbai Central

2026

YOUR VOICE

THE RECORD

The call to rename Mumbai Central after Nana has been raised in Parliament and taken up through the Maharashtra government.

PARLIAMENTARY RECORD → GOVERNMENT RECORD →

MOMENTUM

THE DEMAND HAS BEEN RAISED IN PARLIAMENT.

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Renaming Demand in Parliament

The demand to honour Nana Shankarshet has been raised in Parliament. Now citizens can add their voices.

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"If Nana's contribution to Mumbai deserves to be remembered, add your name."

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CIVIC ACTION & MILESTONE ROADMAP

2,450 of 10,000 Verified Signatures

Next Milestone: Formal submission of the citizen memorandum to the Maharashtra State Legislative Assembly & Ministry of Railways.

Includes foundational civic & community endorsements + verified digital signatures.

THE ROADMAP

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

YOU ADD YOUR NAME

Your support is added to the campaign record.

WE BUILD THE PUBLIC MANDATE

We document the strength and geographic reach of public support.

WE PRESENT THE CASE

The campaign will present the public mandate to relevant authorities and representatives.

NANA HELPED BUILD MUMBAI.

HELP US HONOUR HIS LEGACY.