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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Gujarat: JMC drive underway, 331 structures to be demolished
Jamnagar Municipal Corporation (JMC) on Saturday started an exercise to remove encroachment on a road, which is part of the city's Development Plan (DP). The exercise continued on Sunday and is likely to be carried out for the next two days. In all, 331 structures will be demolished. As per JMC Municipal Commissioner D N Modi, the DP road connects Swaminarayan Nagar with Gandhinagar. Modi said that residential and commercial encroachments were erected over the years on the DP road, which was originally 30-metre-wide. He added that to ensure that less number of units are demolished, the width has been kept at 12 metre. 'In all, 331 encroachments will be removed — some entirely, some partially,' Modi said. 'We started the exercise yesterday (Saturday) and it will go on for two more days,' he added. The Commissioner also said that on the first day, some local elected representatives, who had protested, were detained.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
After revamp, Dharavi popn may plunge to less than 5L: Govt report
Mumbai: The population of Dharavi will be 4.9 lakh after the implementation of the redevelopment plan, according to a presentation made to the CM this week. Given that current population estimates of the slum sprawl vary widely from 7 lakh to a million, the area is expected to see significant decongestion within a decade. Providing a break-up to CM Fadnavis Wednesday, it was informed that the Rehab-Renewal population (slum dwellers and those living in authorised buildings) in Dharavi will be approximately 3 lakh after redevelopment. Around 1 lakh new residents are expected to move into sale buildings, while developed properties excluded from the revamp plan will add up to roughly 65,000-70,000. In addition, the planners expect a natural population growth of roughly 16,000 over the next seven years while the project is being implemented. The presentation was made by S V R Srinivas, CEO, Dharavi Redevelopment Project and chairman of Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt Ltd, the special purpose vehicle executing the project. Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad, who was earlier MLA from Dharavi, said, "No elected representative was invited for the presentation. No resident either. Only Adani representatives were present. The survey is not complete, the annexure II which informs about eligibility is not ready, how did this meeting happen? People do not know where they will get homes. For whom is this project being implemented?" Describing the redevelopment of Mumbai's biggest slum sprawl as a project for gentrification, the latest govt presentation on the plan envisages a "green spine" for the 2.5sqkm precinct along with a central park, waterfront and museum. A multi-modal transit hub and mixed-use neighbourhoods supporting traditional livelihoods of artisans and homes in highrises are also part of the blueprint. Five new entry points have been proposed linking Dharavi to Bandra-Kurla Complex, Sion and Mahim. Total rehab cost is estimated at Rs 95,790 crore, which involves construction of 49,832 residential rehab units and 8,700 residential renewal units, besides 12,458 commercial and industrial rehab units and 1,010 commercial renewal units. The sale component will be spread over 120 acres. The presentation was made by S V R Srinivas, CEO, Dharavi Redevelopment Project and chairman of Navbharat Mega Developers, the special purpose vehicle executing the project, in the presence of the chief minister. The plan marks a huge transformation for the Dharavi cluster which has existed for over a century. The history of the growth of slums here, as recorded in the city's Development Plan, says Dharavi was the home of the Koli fishers and the Mahim creek was their source of livelihood for centuries. Dharavi's rapid growth is interwoven with the patterns of migration into Bombay. The first to settle there did so because the land, mainly used as a rubbish dump, was free and unregulated. The marshy land slowly grew more solid but even till the mid-1900s, parts were so wet, people had to build foot-bridges to cross over. Potters from Saurashtra were among the first to be relocated here and set up their colony (Kumbharwada), as also Muslim leather tanners from TN (because of the proximity of the abattoir in Bandra). Artisans and embroidery workers from UP started the readymade garments trade, and Tamilians set up a flourishing business, making savories and sweets. The existing population now mostly comprises dwellers with basic structures that have mushroomed in low lying creek land in an unplanned manner leading to problems such as poor accessibility. Most houses are serviced by narrow by-lanes of 2 to 3 feet width, while non-development of roads has hampered the work of providing sewer lines, states the report. However, political representatives from the area say the revamp is a non-consultative process, controlled by the authorities in a manner that only strengthens business interests. Dharavi MLA Jyoti Gaikwad said the plan is "for Adani not for Dharavi's people"; else it would have been shared with the people before being finalised. Aditya Thackeray, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, said, "who was the Mumbaikar present at the meeting where the plan was approved. If 50% of residents are being moved out then those who will be rehabilitated should get 500 sq feet homes."
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Pune: Charholi residents call bandh on May 30 to oppose proposed town planning schemes
PUNE : Residents of Charholi have intensified their protest against PCMC over the proposed Town Planning schemes and have called for a 'bandh' in the area on Friday. Many residents, primarily small landholders, expressed strong opposition to the plan, claiming that the scheme would reduce their landholdings and adversely impact livelihoods. The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) proposed five Town Planning (TP) schemes covering a total of 1,425 hectares in Charholi. An intention in this regard was published in the newspaper last month. Residents argued that they lost big portions of their land to previous development projects and could not afford to lose more land now. "My family lost six acres for the development of two major roads in the area. If the administration now plans to take away our remaining farmland, which our families preserved for generations, we will resist it strongly," said Rohidas Kakade, a local farmer. Earlier, the civic body proposed six TP schemes — one for Chikhali and five for Charholi. The Chikhali plan was scrapped because of strong opposition. Now, residents are demanding rollback of the Charholi schemes also. They want the civic body to focus on executing development according to the existing Development Plan (DP). Two weeks ago, a group of residents staged a protest in front of the municipal corporation and submitted a formal letter of objection to the municipal commissioner. Ulhas Kate, another farmer, said they lost land for a petrol pipeline and the widening of a 90-metre road. "The municipal corporation placed a reservation on our land in the existing DP. Now, with the TP scheme, they want to take even more land, which is unjust," he said, alleging that the civic officials had put reservation in the TP scheme only on land owned by farmers. A majority of landowners in the Charholi area are small farmers. "If the TP scheme allows the municipal corporation to acquire 40–50% of our land, the remaining land will be of no practical use," Kate said. BJP leader and former PCMC mayor Nitin Kalje, a resident of Charholi, said TP schemes had not been successful in other parts of the state and could delay development in Charholi. "Even if a single landowner challenges the scheme in court, the entire process could be stalled for years," he said. Kalje argued that TP schemes were more suited for newly merged areas of the municipal corporation, not for rapidly developing localities like Charholi. "Charholi saw massive growth, with several high-rise residential towers already built with PCMC's permission, while construction of more such towers is under way. If the civic body allowed construction, I don't understand how it plans to reserve these lands now under the TP scheme," he said. Prasad Gaikwad, the deputy director of PCMC's town planning department, said there was some misunderstanding among residents regarding the TP schemes. "We are working to create awareness about the advantages of these. These plans are designed to promote systematic and planned development. These will ultimately benefit local residents," he said. Gaikwad clarified that the TP schemes were still in the initial phase. "The municipal corporation has only published a notice of intention in the newspaper. There is still a long way to go before implementation. If residents continue to raise objections, the civic body is open to taking an appropriate decision at a later stage," he said.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Charholi residents call bandh tomorrow to oppose proposed town planning schemes
1 2 3 Pune: Residents of Charholi have intensified their protest against PCMC over the proposed Town Planning schemes and have called for a 'bandh' in the area on Friday. Many residents, primarily small landholders, expressed strong opposition to the plan, claiming that the scheme would reduce their landholdings and adversely impact livelihoods. The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) proposed five Town Planning (TP) schemes covering a total of 1,425 hectares in Charholi. An intention in this regard was published in the newspaper last month. Residents argued that they lost big portions of their land to previous development projects and could not afford to lose more land now. "My family lost six acres for the development of two major roads in the area. If the administration now plans to take away our remaining farmland, which our families preserved for generations, we will resist it strongly," said Rohidas Kakade, a local farmer. Earlier, the civic body proposed six TP schemes — one for Chikhali and five for Charholi. The Chikhali plan was scrapped because of strong opposition. Now, residents are demanding rollback of the Charholi schemes also. They want the civic body to focus on executing development according to the existing Development Plan (DP). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The place-to-be for automation and robotics Undo Relevant topics from automation, AI and robotics Undo Valuable contacts with international exhibitors Undo Fresh input at the top-class supporting program Undo The leading trade fair for automation & robotics Undo Two weeks ago, a group of residents staged a protest in front of the municipal corporation and submitted a formal letter of objection to the municipal commissioner. Ulhas Kate, another farmer, said they lost land for a petrol pipeline and the widening of a 90-metre road. "The municipal corporation placed a reservation on our land in the existing DP. Now, with the TP scheme, they want to take even more land, which is unjust," he said, alleging that the civic officials had put reservation in the TP scheme only on land owned by farmers. A majority of landowners in the Charholi area are small farmers. "If the TP scheme allows the municipal corporation to acquire 40–50% of our land, the remaining land will be of no practical use," Kate said. BJP leader and former PCMC mayor Nitin Kalje, a resident of Charholi, said TP schemes had not been successful in other parts of the state and could delay development in Charholi. "Even if a single landowner challenges the scheme in court, the entire process could be stalled for years," he said. Kalje argued that TP schemes were more suited for newly merged areas of the municipal corporation, not for rapidly developing localities like Charholi. "Charholi saw massive growth, with several high-rise residential towers already built with PCMC's permission, while construction of more such towers is under way. If the civic body allowed construction, I don't understand how it plans to reserve these lands now under the TP scheme," he said. Prasad Gaikwad, the deputy director of PCMC's town planning department, said there was some misunderstanding among residents regarding the TP schemes. "We are working to create awareness about the advantages of these. These plans are designed to promote systematic and planned development. These will ultimately benefit local residents," he said. Gaikwad clarified that the TP schemes were still in the initial phase. "The municipal corporation has only published a notice of intention in the newspaper. There is still a long way to go before implementation. If residents continue to raise objections, the civic body is open to taking an appropriate decision at a later stage," he said.
Fibre2Fashion
27-05-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
ONGC, Invenire JV revives PY-3 field in India with new plan
A Joint Venture of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), Hardy Exploration & Production (India) Inc., and Invenire Petrodyne Limited has successfully commenced production from the PY-3 Field, located offshore in the Cauvery Basin on the east coast of India, as of 23 May 2025. Originally brought onstream in 1997, the PY-3 Field had been shut since July 2011. Since then, a multi-phase revised Field Development Plan (FDP) has been implemented to revive production. The PY-3 Field offshore Cauvery Basin resumed production on May 23, 2025 after being shut since 2011. Phase I of the Field Development Plan (FDP) involved well activation and subsea infrastructure installation. Phase II will focus on drilling and enhanced oil recovery. ONGC holds 50.63 per cent, Hardy Exploration 22.79 per cent, and Invenire 26.58 per cent. Phase I of the revised FDP has now been completed. This included integrity assessment, conditioning, and activation of the subsea well PD3SA; installation of subsea infrastructure; and hook-up to the Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel Svetah Venetia. The FPSO is being used to process and separate oil, gas, and water. The produced oil is stored on the FPSO and offloaded to shuttle tankers for transport to refineries. Phase II of the FDP will involve the drilling of additional wells and the application of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques to boost output from this prolific field, which yields light, sweet crude oil. Hardy Exploration & Production (India) Inc., a company of the Invenire Energy Group, is the operator of the block with an effective 22.79 per cent participating interest. ONGC holds a 50.63 per cent effective participating interest, and Invenire Petrodyne Ltd. holds the remaining 26.58 per cent. In a joint statement, Mr. Manish Maheshwari, Chairman, Invenire Energy, and Mr. Arunangshu Sarkar, Director (Strategy & Corporate Affairs), ONGC, expressed their appreciation to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) and the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) for their support, guidance, and unwavering encouragement, which were instrumental in achieving this milestone. Mr. Maheshwari added that this marks a significant step in Invenire's operational journey and reaffirms the JV's commitment to contributing to India's energy security. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (MS)
