Bawankule takes stock of damage caused due to unseasonal rain
Speaking to the media, Bawankule, who heads the important revenue portfolio, said, "CM Devendra Fadnavis had directed all guardian ministers to take stock of damage caused due to unseasonal rains. We held that meeting today and also had other things on our agenda which concern the revenue department."
Bawankule said the state plans to establish housing clusters across all administrative divisions with available land, and intends to accommodate eligible beneficiaries and families affected by monsoon flooding.
The Monday meeting was held in the presence of Ramtek MP Shyam Barve, MoS Ashish Jaiswal, MLA (Katol) Charansingh Thakur, acting district collector Pravin Mahire, and other senior officials. Whilst acknowledging ongoing housing schemes, Bawankule highlighted the need for alternative solutions in areas lacking available plots.
The proposed clusters would allocate 1,000 square feet per beneficiary. He instructed tehsildars to prepare a comprehensive list of flood-affected residences within 15 days, requiring verification from gram sevaks and sarpanches, followed by review from sub-divisional officers and the district collector.
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MoS Jaiswal said these clusters would prioritise individuals without previous plot allocations, residents of flood-prone regions, project-affected people, and those displaced by road development.
Bawankule directed agencies and tehsildars to focus on these activities, stipulating that extracted silt and gravel should be stored near lakes for road construction purposes, following government guidelines.
Regarding unseasonal rain damage, Bawankule requested officials to submit verified preliminary damage assessments to facilitate prompt compensation. He reinforced the government's commitment to disaster relief, instructing quick assistance for fire victims and pledging to modify restrictive circulars.
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