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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
CM's oppn to rise of Almatti dam height sparks row
Vijayapura: CM Devendra Fadnavis' opposition to the proposed increase in height of Almatti dam has reignited tensions between Maharashtra and Karnataka over the Krishna river water. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It comes even as Karnataka struggles to complete the long-pending Upper Krishna Project Phase-2. In a letter to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Fadnavis objected to raising the dam's height from 519 m to 524 m, claiming it would flood upstream areas of Sangli and Kolhapur in Maharashtra. However, his objections have been contested after revelations that a high-level expert committee appointed by Maharashtra govt in 2020 had found no basis for such apprehensions. The seven-member panel, led by irrigation expert and ex-Maharashtra principal secretary Nandakumar Vadnere, had studied flood patterns and the river basin across both states before submitting its findings. The committee's report, submitted to then CM Uddhav Thackeray, concluded the recurring floods in Sangli and Kolhapur were not linked to water storage in Almatti and Hipparagi reservoirs. Instead, the report blamed "encroachment in the river basin and illegal, unscientific construction of buildings in Sangli and Kolhapur" as primary causes. Other members of the committee included Sanjay Ghanekar, R R Pawar, Pradeep Purandare, Atul Kapole, N S Khare and Dhairyasheel Pawar. During their study, the committee members visited locations including Almatti dam and Hipparagi reservoir, where Karnataka officials briefed them on water storage and flood-prevention measures. Maharashtra's stand marks the first formal objection since the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal delivered its final verdict in 2013, allocating 173 tmcft of Krishna water to Karnataka.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Maha's mega energy move: 38 GW green capacity, 7 lakh jobs
Mumbai: Maharashtra is spearheading India's clean energy revolution under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' leadership with an ambitious plan to add 38 GW of renewable capacity by 2030. The Chief Minister's office in a post on X on Monday said, "Backed by ₹3.3 lakh crore in investments and 7 lakh new jobs, the state is blending affordability with sustainability. This is more than a transition, it's a blueprint for inclusive, green growth!" The CMO quoted the article written by the Energy Department's Additional Chief Secretary Abha Shukla. "India's electricity demand is rising rapidly. By 2030, driven by economic growth, industrialisation, and population pressure, the country's power consumption is expected to touch unprecedented levels. In this context, Maharashtra's approach stands out as a powerful example of how forward-thinking policy and long-term vision can turn a challenge into an opportunity," read the article. It added that as India's largest industrial and power-consuming state, Maharashtra is expected to witness a 6.5 per cent annual increase in power demand. That translates to a requirement of more than 280 billion units of electricity by 2030, with peak demand jumping from the current 29 GW to 45 GW - a scale comparable to that of major European nations. To meet this challenge, Maharashtra has formulated a practical, future-ready energy transition plan . Its goal is clear: affordable electricity, clean energy, and sustainable growth. At the heart of this transition is a strong push for 38 GW of renewable energy (16 GW distributed RE for agriculture) with storage (pump storage and distributed battery storage ), solar and wind hybrid energy, with tariff commitments as low as ₹2.54 per unit for solar energy. This is not just a clean energy initiative - it is also a cost-saving move. Lower production costs mean cheaper power for industries, which in turn enhances their global competitiveness. It is a smart economic strategy cloaked in environmental foresight. The broader transition plan is expected to attract investments worth ₹3.3 lakh crore by 2030. Significantly, 75 per cent of this investment will be within Maharashtra and will be largely driven by the private sector. This scale of capital infusion promises to reshape the energy ecosystem and, in turn, the economy, it said. For India to remain competitive in the global energy and manufacturing markets, it must deliver power that is not just clean but also affordable and reliable. Maharashtra recognises this. By focusing on lower input costs through clean energy, the state is creating an environment where both MSMEs and large industries can thrive. In addition, the state's investments in transmission networks and energy storage infrastructure are aimed at reducing wastage and ensuring that every unit of generated renewable power is efficiently utilised. These steps are critical to making the grid stable, attracting private participation, and preventing the kind of power curtailment issues seen in some developed markets like Germany, it said.
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Maha's mega energy move: 38 GW green capacity, 7 lakh jobs
Maharashtra is spearheading India's clean energy revolution under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' leadership with an ambitious plan to add 38 GW of renewable capacity by 2030. The Chief Minister's office in a post on X on Monday said, 'Backed by Rs 3.3 lakh crore in investments and 7 lakh new jobs, the state is blending affordability with sustainability. This is more than a transition, it's a blueprint for inclusive, green growth!' The CMO quoted the article written by the Energy Department's Additional Chief Secretary Abha Shukla. 'India's electricity demand is rising rapidly. By 2030, driven by economic growth, industrialisation, and population pressure, the country's power consumption is expected to touch unprecedented levels. In this context, Maharashtra's approach stands out as a powerful example of how forward-thinking policy and long-term vision can turn a challenge into an opportunity,' read the article. It added that as India's largest industrial and power-consuming state, Maharashtra is expected to witness a 6.5 per cent annual increase in power demand. That translates to a requirement of more than 280 billion units of electricity by 2030, with peak demand jumping from the current 29 GW to 45 GW — a scale comparable to that of major European nations. To meet this challenge, Maharashtra has formulated a practical, future-ready energy transition plan. Its goal is clear: affordable electricity, clean energy, and sustainable growth. At the heart of this transition is a strong push for 38 GW of renewable energy (16 GW distributed RE for agriculture) with storage (pump storage and distributed battery storage ), solar and wind hybrid energy, with tariff commitments as low as Rs 2.54 per unit for solar energy. This is not just a clean energy initiative — it is also a cost-saving move. Lower production costs mean cheaper power for industries, which in turn enhances their global competitiveness. It is a smart economic strategy cloaked in environmental foresight. The broader transition plan is expected to attract investments worth Rs 3.3 lakh crore by 2030. Significantly, 75 per cent of this investment will be within Maharashtra and will be largely driven by the private sector. This scale of capital infusion promises to reshape the energy ecosystem and, in turn, the economy, it said. For India to remain competitive in the global energy and manufacturing markets, it must deliver power that is not just clean but also affordable and reliable. Maharashtra recognises this. By focusing on lower input costs through clean energy, the state is creating an environment where both MSMEs and large industries can thrive. In addition, the state's investments in transmission networks and energy storage infrastructure are aimed at reducing wastage and ensuring that every unit of generated renewable power is efficiently utilised. These steps are critical to making the grid stable, attracting private participation, and preventing the kind of power curtailment issues seen in some developed markets like Germany, it said.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Time of India
Crumbling security: 1,500 CCTVs of 3,686 non-functional
1 2 3 Nagpur: City crumbling CCTV network has exposed a serious flaw in the city's public safety infrastructure . Of the 3,686 cameras installed by the Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Limited ( NSSCDCL ), nearly 1,500 are non-functional. This failure has severely hampered police efforts to monitor street crimes, especially as chain snatching cases rise — 17 reported by mid-April 2025, nearly matching the 20 incidents recorded in all of 2024. The gravity of the issue came into sharp focus after the recent murder of a trucker at Tathagata Chowk — an area where the cameras were not working. Police have increasingly had to rely on private CCTV footage to investigate such cases, raising concerns over privacy and inadequate coverage in key zones. The situation worsened after the NSSCDCL, the special purpose vehicle under the Smart City Mission, became defunct earlier this year. Without a designated authority to maintain or repair the network, the city has been left in limbo. Although temporary efforts restored 1,000 cameras ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, no long-term solution has been put in place. Despite chief minister Devendra Fadnavis' post-riot assurance to revive and expand the surveillance system, no substantial progress has been made. A Rs125 crore tender for the operation and maintenance of the system over five years was floated in April, but implementation has been sluggish. Guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule's recent directive to restore full coverage is a positive step, but lacks the urgency the situation demands. The police's struggle to crack cases — evident in the 38 robbery cases this year compared to 60 last year — shows that while crime rates may fluctuate, detection remains a bottleneck without technological support. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Vietnam (Take A Look At The Prices) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo Senior police officials warn that the issue goes beyond routine crime. "Nagpur is vulnerable to more serious threats, including terrorism, without a functional and centralised surveillance network," one officer said. The contrast between the quick fix for VIP visits and the lack of sustained governance reflects poorly on administrative priorities. The reliance on private footage is a poor substitute for a public surveillance network, and the city urgently needs a modern, integrated system — possibly with AI tools like facial recognition, as seen in cities like Chandigarh. BOX THE DEFUNCT STORY * Nearly 1,500 of Nagpur's 3,686 CCTV cameras are defunct *It has crippled the city's crime detection and public surveillance system * Police are relying on private CCTV footage, raising privacy concerns * The NSSCDCL, tasked with managing the system, is defunct, and a ₹125 crore maintenance tender has seen delayed implementation Nagpur: City crumbling CCTV network has exposed a serious flaw in the city's public safety infrastructure. Of the 3,686 cameras installed by the Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Limited (NSSCDCL), nearly 1,500 are non-functional. This failure has severely hampered police efforts to monitor street crimes, especially as chain snatching cases rise — 17 reported by mid-April 2025, nearly matching the 20 incidents recorded in all of 2024. The gravity of the issue came into sharp focus after the recent murder of a trucker at Tathagata Chowk — an area where the cameras were not working. Police have increasingly had to rely on private CCTV footage to investigate such cases, raising concerns over privacy and inadequate coverage in key zones. The situation worsened after the NSSCDCL, the special purpose vehicle under the Smart City Mission, became defunct earlier this year. Without a designated authority to maintain or repair the network, the city has been left in limbo. Although temporary efforts restored 1,000 cameras ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, no long-term solution has been put in place. Despite chief minister Devendra Fadnavis' post-riot assurance to revive and expand the surveillance system, no substantial progress has been made. A Rs125 crore tender for the operation and maintenance of the system over five years was floated in April, but implementation has been sluggish. Guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule's recent directive to restore full coverage is a positive step, but lacks the urgency the situation demands. The police's struggle to crack cases — evident in the 38 robbery cases this year compared to 60 last year — shows that while crime rates may fluctuate, detection remains a bottleneck without technological support. Senior police officials warn that the issue goes beyond routine crime. "Nagpur is vulnerable to more serious threats, including terrorism, without a functional and centralised surveillance network," one officer said. The contrast between the quick fix for VIP visits and the lack of sustained governance reflects poorly on administrative priorities. The reliance on private footage is a poor substitute for a public surveillance network, and the city urgently needs a modern, integrated system — possibly with AI tools like facial recognition, as seen in cities like Chandigarh. BOX THE DEFUNCT STORY * Nearly 1,500 of Nagpur's 3,686 CCTV cameras are defunct *It has crippled the city's crime detection and public surveillance system * Police are relying on private CCTV footage, raising privacy concerns * The NSSCDCL, tasked with managing the system, is defunct, and a ₹125 crore maintenance tender has seen delayed implementation
Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
After Elphinstone, Sewri PAPs too demand in-situ rehab
Mumbai: Following chief minister Devendra Fadnavis' announcement on Monday regarding in situ rehabilitation for residents of 19 buildings affected by the proposed two-deck flyover at Prabhadevi, replacing the British-era Elphinstone bridge, slum dwellers in Sewri affected by the same project have raised similar demands. On Tuesday, Sewri MLA and Shiv Sena leader Ajay Choudhari met the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee along with a few affected slum dwellers to press for their in-situ rehabilitation instead of financial compensation. 'If the MMRDA is providing in-situ rehabilitation to residents of all 19 buildings (in Prabhadevi), the same should be applicable for all project-affected persons. They cannot have different rules in the same project,' Choudhari told Hindustan Times. The Prabhadevi two-deck flyover is part of the 4.5-km Sewri-Worli elevated corridor, which aims to connect the Atal Setu with the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. The MMRDA had initially planned to demolish 19 buildings alongside the old Elphinstone bridge to make way for the two-deck flyover, but later changed its alignment, requiring the demolition of only two buildings. The Elphinstone bridge was supposed to be closed to traffic from Monday. But on Friday, residents of the remaining 17 buildings staged a protest, fearing damage to their buildings during construction work. Subsequently on Monday, Fadnavis announced that residents of all 19 buildings in Prabhadevi would be rehabilitated at the same location. The development has prompted 130 slum dwellers in Sewri – spread across Hanuman Nagar, Mahatma Phule Nagar and Sena Nagar – who will be displaced by the project's pillars to also seek rehabilitation at the same location instead of financial compensation. Dilip Rahatan, a resident of Mahatma Phule Nagar, said though the MMRDA had offered them ₹25-40 lakh as compensation, they would not get any home in Sewri for that amount. 'We want a place in Sewri itself. If that's not possible, a tenement at the site where residents of 19 buildings in Prabhadevi are housed would also be acceptable to us,' he said. HT contacted MMRDA commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee for comments on the Sewri residents' demands, but there was no response.
