Bawankule Pushes for People-Centric Development, Weekly Village Visits & Fast-Track Projects Under Annual Plan
Emphasising the need for long-term and impactful initiatives, he said the focus should be on meeting public needs, creating local self-employment opportunities, and improving infrastructure.
Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Zilla Niyojan Bhawan, Bawankule instructed officials to ensure 100% utilisation of annual plan funds by August 15. He warned that delays would not be tolerated and that all projects must strictly adhere to government guidelines.
"Ideas must not remain confined to offices. They should emerge from the ground through the input of elected representatives. Innovative proposals aligned with local needs will shape the district's development," he asserted.
With Ganeshotsav and other festivals approaching, Bawankule directed the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) to expedite the construction of the proposed artificial immersion tanks to enable smooth and eco-friendly visarjan.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You
Villas in Dubai | Search Ads
Get Info
Undo
He also proposed setting up single-window permission centres in each zone to ensure that mandals can quickly obtain approvals and security clearances. He called for a coordinated approach involving the police department, NMRDA, district administration, and Zilla Parishad to ensure seamless and citizen-friendly festival management.
In a bid to decentralise governance and make it more responsive, Bawankule mandated that all district-level officers must visit at least one village every week.
During his visit to Kodamendhi and Khat villages in Mauda taluka on Monday, he stressed the importance of direct engagement with citizens.
"Field visits help officers understand on-the-ground issues — from broken roads to water scarcity. We cannot rely on reports alone; we must see and hear the people ourselves," he said. Locals and former MLA Tekchand Savarkar also participated in the programme.
Bawankule assured villagers that complaints raised by sarpanches and citizens would be addressed without delay.
Special focus is being given to rural road infrastructure, particularly pandan (farm) roads, which are essential for farmers' access to markets and transport. He said a large number of such roads will be constructed over the next five years to fulfill a long-standing demand of the farming community.
Later, Bawankule laid the foundation stone for major upgrades to the Mouda Sports Complex. The proposed enhancements include a 200-metre synthetic track, a futsal ground, and a modern gymnasium, aimed at benefiting local youth and budding athletes.
District sports officer Pallavi Dhatrak and sports officer Maya Duble were present.
NMC commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari, NIT chairman Sanjay Meena, collector Vipin Itankar, ZP CEO Vinayak Mahamuni, and other senior officials attended the review meeting. Bawankule also stressed the importance of synergy among agencies like the municipal corporation, Nagpur Improvement Trust, Zilla Parishad, and district administration for the smooth implementation of flagship schemes such as 'Housing for All'.
Special Camp Benefits 1,000 Citizens
As part of the state-wide Revenue Week celebrations from August 1 to 7, a 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Maharajaswa Samadhan Shibir' was organised by the Nagpur (City) tehsil office to deliver welfare schemes directly to citizens.
Held at multiple locations including Verma Layout (Ambazari), Pannalal Nagar, and Gittikhadan Road, the initiative benefited around 1,000 citizens. Key services provided included Aadhaar updates (97), income certificates (78), caste and domicile certificates (38), ration and voter cards (53), and medical benefit applications (74). Applications were also processed for Ayushman Bharat cards, social welfare schemes, and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) services.
MLA Krishna Khopade visited the camp along with sub-divisional officer Suresh Bagle, tehsildar Santosh Khande, and deputy tehsildar Apeksha Raich.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
31 minutes ago
- Time of India
At end of 1962 conflict, China was in illegal occupation of nearly 38,000 sq km of Indian territory: Govt
At the end of the Sino-India 1962 conflict, China was in " illegal occupation " of approximately 38,000 sq km of Indian territory , the government informed Parliament on Friday. In a written response to a query in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh also said, "There have been several initiatives taken bilaterally with China over the years to address the outstanding boundary question ." Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program The Ministry of External Affairs was asked whether the government of India has any data on the "territories that were occupied by China during the Sino-Indian War of 1962". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 15 Most Beautiful Women in the World Undo And, also whether any diplomatic efforts or overtures have been made with China since 1962 to reclaim such territories that were lost during the war; and the extent to which the aforementioned talks have progressed. "At the end of the 1962 conflict, China was in illegal occupation of approximately 38,000 sq. kms. of Indian territory," Singh said. Live Events Following the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Huang Hua to New Delhi in June 1981, India and China held "eight rounds" of formal border negotiations from December 1981 to November 1987, led at secretary level, he added. During the official visit of the then prime minster Rajiv Gandhi to China from December 19-23, 1988, the two sides announced the creation of India-China Joint Working Group on the boundary question. The Joint Working Groups met for a total of "15 rounds" between 1989 and 2005, Singh said. He further informed Parliament that during the then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's official visit to China from June 22-27, 2003, the two sides announced the appointment of Special Representatives to explore from the political perspective of the overall bilateral relationship the framework of a boundary settlement. "Based on the first five rounds of talks between the Special Representatives, both sides signed the 'Agreement on Political Parameters and Guiding Principles for Settlement of India-China Boundary Question' on April 11, 2005," Singh said. Thereafter, 10 more rounds of the SR talks were held until 2012, at the end of which the two sides identified further elements of consensus in a 'Common Understanding of the Discussions between the Special Representatives of India and China on the Framework of Settlement of the Boundary Question' in December 2012. Subsequently, eight more rounds of the SR talks have been held, the last one being in Beijing on December 18, 2024, he added.
Time of India
31 minutes ago
- Time of India
Bengaluru techie got her dream job, but cries alone in her PG every night; Internet feels her pain
It should have been a proud moment, landing a full-time job after a successful internship in Bengaluru . But for one young software development engineer, the milestone came wrapped in silence. Posting under the username @Confident-Floor-2943 on Reddit, the woman opened up about the emotional toll of living and working in a city that feels anything but home. 'I feel like a ghost,' she wrote. 'Even when I cry or laugh, no one notices.' Her words resonated deeply with thousands who have felt the same in fast-paced cities, far from their families and comfort zones. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program She described how her PG ( paying guest accommodation ), once a place of promise, now feels lifeless. Her closest friends have moved away, and Bengaluru's infamous traffic makes meeting new ones even harder. But the isolation didn't stop at home. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Tiny Tracker Is Outselling Big Brands — Here's What It Does Better dailygadgetreviews At work, things felt no different. Image: Reddit Live Events As the only woman on a male-dominated team, she said her presence was often brushed aside. 'The guys do not acknowledge me or include me in trivial things,' she wrote, adding that a male colleague who joined with her was treated very differently. With senior members leaving the company, she now feels lost without support or mentorship. Her post struck a nerve with many. Reddit users flooded the comments with messages of empathy, sharing their own stories of feeling invisible in big cities. 'I'm here for four years now and feel the same,' one user said. 'The city has become very depressing from the core.' 'Everyone goes through this phase,' another added. 'Welcome to adulthood. It's tough, but you're not alone.' Some urged her to seek help, reminding her that there's no shame in reaching out to a mental health professional. Others suggested finding small ways to reconnect, with a hobby, a local group, or even just a new routine. Her story is not a one-off. It echoes the experiences of many young professionals, especially women, trying to find their footing in the corporate world. Moving to a new city often brings hope, but also a quiet ache for belonging. The mix of work stress, social disconnection, and the absence of family support can create an emotional void that's hard to fill. In cities like Bengaluru, where dreams often collide with deadlines, stories like hers remind us to look around, and check in on the people who seem 'okay.' Behind those daily calls and meetings, someone might just be waiting to be seen, to be heard. Because sometimes, saying 'I feel like a ghost' is the loudest cry for help.
Time of India
41 minutes ago
- Time of India
'AI Mark': British MP becomes available 24/7; bot talks back in his voice
Mark Sewards along side his AI version Mark Sewards, a British MP for Leeds South West and Morley, has launched an AI version of himself that responds to public complaints using his own voice. He introduced the digital assistant, "AI Mark", through his official X account. "This prototype AI model offers my constituents an additional way to engage with their MP on local casework and policy issues. It can't replace the other work I do – it simply gives people another option to contact me, any time of day," Sewards wrote. Encouraging residents to try the tool, he added, "I encourage any resident of Leeds South West and Morley to give AI Mark a try. This is only a prototype, and every request will help train it and make it better." The AI responds with supportive messages or offers to forward queries to Sewards' team. While the aim is to make it easier for voters to feel heard by a voice that sounds like their MP, a disclaimer on the website reads: 'AI Mark is a prototype digital assistant – this is a work in progress and not everything it says should be taken as fact. All responses are AI-generated.' The chatbot has attracted both interest and criticism from AI experts and the media. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 25 Brilliant Plant Hacks That Will Change the Way You Grow Things Learn More Undo The Guardian reported that it struggled with accents, failing to recognise messages from people living just a few kilometres from the constituency's border. Dr Oman from the University of Sheffield told BBC that the growing use of AI in public services poses challenges, especially for older people. 'Many don't realise they're speaking to a bot and assume it's a real person. This can be confusing for them,' she said.
