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Hindustan Times
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- Health
- Hindustan Times
All PHCs in Pune district to be smart PHCs
In an initiative to improve rural healthcare, the Pune district administration has decided to upgrade all 108 primary health centres (PHCs) into Smart PHCs. The project is the joint idea of Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi and Gajanan Patil, chief executive officer (CEO) of Zilla Parishad Pune. There are currently 108 PHCs in the Pune district. However, they differ greatly in size, design, and the facilities they offer. The goal is to bring uniformity and modern amenities to all centres, they said. According to officials, in the past several years, PHCs were constructed in the district as per the requirements. The initiative will be funded by the District Planning Development Committee (DPDC). According to the officials, a survey was conducted by the district administration to identify the gaps in the PHCs. During the survey, deficiencies in the infrastructure were identified that hampered healthcare services at the centres. Gajanan Patil, CEO, ZP Pune, said, 'The initiative will greatly improve healthcare delivery in rural and semi-urban parts of Pune district and ensure that patients have access to modern, clean, and efficient medical services close to home. Some of the internal changes are at par with the private healthcare facilities and will give a corporate hospital look to the PHCs,' he said. The need for changes in the infrastructure was identified to meet the Indian Public Health Standard (IPHS). Additionally, changes required in the tiles, colours, curtains water taps, etc., were identified, said Dr Sachin Desai, Pune district health officer. Speaking to Hindustan Times, district collector, Jitendra Dudi, said, 'We aim to ensure that every citizen, regardless of where they live, has access to high-quality healthcare. Smart PHCs will bridge the urban-rural healthcare gap and improve patient outcomes. This initiative is not just about infrastructure. It's about creating a patient-friendly environment that uses technology, sustainability, and efficiency to serve the community better.'
Time of India
21-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
2 crore to be allocated from DPDC funds to tackle pollution in Solapur's Siddheshwar lake: District collector
1 2 Kolhapur: The Solapur district collector has stated that Rs1.5-2 crore will be allocated from the District Planning Development Committees (DPDC) funds to control pollution in Siddheshwar lake, almost two weeks after a host of dead fish and softshell turtles were found floating on the waterbody near the famous Siddheshwar temple in Solapur city. The district administration stated that the fish and turtles died as pH levels in the water decreased due to pollution. However, to now improve purity and quality of the lake water, the public works department (PWD) should appoint an agency and submit an action plan and order to start work by June 15, Solapur district collector Kumar Ashirwad instructed. A review meeting was organised at the collectorate regarding the Siddheshwar Lake pollution issue on Wednesday. Solapur Municipal Corporation (SMC) commissioner Sachin Ombase, additional commissioners Sandeep Karanje and Ravi Pawar, PWD executive engineer Manoj Thackeray, city engineer Sarika Ankulwar, public engineer Venkatesh Chobe, district disaster management officer Shaktisagar Dhole, and others were present. Ashirwad stated, "PWD should appoint a private agency to increase purity of water in Siddheshwar Lake under tourism development initiatives. Purification should be done through irrigation treatment, and oxygen content should be increased so that there is no danger to fish, turtles, and other aquatic life. An action plan should be submitted for this, and work should start by June 15, 2025."
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
AI wall for Pauni proposed to handle man-animal conflict
Nagpur: On the lines of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR), an Artificial Intelligence (AI) wall is being proposed for Bhandara to mitigate man-animal conflict. Forest officials are looking at Pauni taluka as the site for the pilot project, because of the increasing incursions of tigers into human AI wall is basically a system of cameras set up along a predefined periphery, and when it captures a tiger on screen an alert message is sent to nearby Gavai, deputy conservator of forest (Bhandara) said, "We are going to propose the AI wall concept to the District Planning and Development Committee (DPDC), as the funding for the same will be required."Gavai's plan has the potential to save human lives as the AI wall gives a 'heads up' to villagers, who can then avoid venturing in that particular area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Traditional wrestling arenas to get infra boost with Rs4.5cr fund
Kolhapur: A fund of Rs 4.5 crore has been approved under the District Planning and Development Committee (DPDC) for the renovation of traditional and old-age Talims (wrestling arenas) in Kolhapur city. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now At these arenas, young wrestlers get training. The renovation project will boost infrastructures of Motibaug Talim, Shahu Vijayi Gangavesh Talim and other talims. These places will also receive exercise equipment. Accordingly, under the project, Rs 29.56 lakh was approved for the renovation of Shahu Chhatrapati New Motibaug Talim Mandal. A fund of Rs 2.68 crore was granted for the construction of a hostel, gym, hall and purchasing mats. Shree Shahu Vijayi Gangavesh Talim has got Rs 31.45 lakh for the renovation and Rs 26.86 lakh was granted for Jai Bhawani Talim (Shahupuri Talim). A budget of Rs 76 lakh was decided for the renovation of Jai Bhawani Talim at Banage in Kagal tehsil of Kolhapur district. The efforts of then guardian minister Hasan Mushrif and Deepak Kesarkar, state planning commission chairperson Rajesh Kshirsagar and then district collector Rahul Rekhawar were instrumental in sanctioning these funds for these talims.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Facing ‘2% cut' allegations, dist planning officer of Parbhani shunted out by Ajit
Mumbai: In a first of its kind action, deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Monday shunted out Parbhani district planning officer K G Pardeshi after receiving specific allegations of corruption against him. At a recent meeting of District Planning and Development Council (DPDC) in Parbhani, legislators, including MPs, complained to Ajit Pawar that some DPDC officers were collecting 2% commission in Pardeshi's name. Stunned by the allegations, Ajit Pawar reprimanded Pardeshi in the presence of the district collector and senior officials, and summoned him to Mantralaya on Monday. Ajit Pawar later had a fresh round of discussions with Pardeshi and officials from the planning and finance department. Subsequently, he passed an order, saying for administrative reasons, govt has relieved Pardeshi from Parbhani DPDC with immediate effect. The charge has been handed over to Pardeshi's junior officer, R G Dhakne. 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 View Deals Undo A senior bureaucrat said it was for the first time in the recent past that a district planning officer was relieved on the spot following charges of corruption levelled by elected representatives. The main charge against Pardeshi was that he was demanding 2% commission on the funds sanctioned by DPDC. While DPDC funds are not uniform across the state, the sums released depend on development projects in the district, the population and other issues. While the total funds for DPDC stand at Rs 20,165 crore, Rs 386 crore has been allocated for Parbhani.
