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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘We are ruined, Hinjewadi IT Park moving out of Maharashtra': Ajit Pawar's angry outburst goes viral
Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar's sharp remarks during a visit to Pimpri-Chinchwad have sparked political debate, after he claimed that Pune's Hinjewadi IT Park is gradually shifting to cities outside Maharashtra. A video clip of Pawar expressing frustration over local governance issues has gone viral on social media. A video clip of Pawar expressing frustration over local governance issues has gone viral on social media. While speaking to Ganesh Jambhulkar, a local sarpanch, during an early morning inspection, Pawar warned that the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park in Hinjewadi was losing ground to Bengaluru and Hyderabad. 'We are finished. The entire Hinjewadi IT Park is relocating, leaving Pune and Maharashtra for Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Is anyone even bothered?' said Pawar, who is also Pune's guardian minister. The remarks were made during a surprise visit to areas around the IT park, which took place around 6 am, where Pawar reviewed complaints related to waterlogging and other civic problems across several areas in Pimpri Chinchwad. As Jambhulkar raised concerns in front of the media, Pawar responded curtly, saying, 'Temples get submerged when dams are built. Say what you want — I'll listen — but I will act as I see fit.' He also expressed frustration at the need for such early morning inspections and said the situation demanded tough decisions. 'Why do I need to come here at six in the morning? This can't continue — strong steps must be taken,' he said, asking media persons to turn off their cameras. Subsequently, the Deputy CM took to the microblogging site X, sharing footage of his visit from early in the day, writing, 'Change is coming, every problem of Puneites will be solved..!' This was Pawar's second visit to Hinjewadi within a week, after locals, mostly comprising the IT workforce, had complained about poor infrastructure leading to frequent waterlogging, traffic snarls, and power cuts. Even the chief minister Devendra Fadnavis had held a meeting earlier this month, assuring a quick solution to the problems faced by locals. The Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park in Hinjewadi, developed by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), spans over 2,800 acres. It is home to over 200 firms and contributes over 60 per cent of Maharashtra's IT export. Pawar's remarks have triggered questions about the state's ability to retain major investments in its tech sector, as opposition has previously claimed that IT companies are leaving Hinjewadi park. Last year in June, Hinjewadi Industries Association (HIA) had claimed that 37 IT companies had moved out of Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park because of a lack of basic infrastructure.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Yedge: Finish river pollution control works without delay
Kolhapur: District collector Amol Yedge directed that projects on controlling Panchaganga river pollution in Kolhapur and Ichalkaranji municipal corporations and zilla parishad areas should be done on time. Yedge held a review meeting on the Panchaganga river pollution on Tuesday. He instructed action be taken against those responsible for delays in STP drainage line, and pumping station works in both cities and zilla parishad areas. "To monitor measures, a review meeting will be held on the second Monday of every month at the collector's office. Department heads are to visit project sites and hold regular meetings with company representatives. Since the Panchaganga pollution is linked to public health, completing the measures swiftly with no delays is a must," said Yedge. He directed that water purification processes be completed before supplying drinking water and sewage treatment projects must be finished within the stipulated time. For industrial areas and sugar factories, he instructed holding meetings before, during, and after the sugar cane crushing season to issue strict guidelines and take action against non-compliance. "The joint sewage treatment project should be upgraded, and the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation must complete Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) project on time," he said.
Deccan Herald
22-07-2025
- Deccan Herald
The missing safeguards in India's workplaces
Three recent events symbolise workers' plight due to a lack of safety at India's workplaces. On June 30, in Telangana's worst industrial mishap, 46 people died, eight are still in hospital, and another eight are still missing, some possibly charred beyond recognition. This human tragedy in an industrial area was caused by the explosion of a reactor in a chemical plant, heard several kilometres away. To call it an accident absolves the management of the neglect of proper maintenance or not adhering to safety protocols. In the same Sangareddy district, 25 workers died within four months in 2024. The cases of injuries or near-fatal cases that have not been reported can only be guessed. But Sangareddy is just an illustrative case, not an isolated one, across the June 7, in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area near Pirangut on the outskirts of Pune city, 18 workers were charred to death, 15 being women, in a deadly fire in a chemical factory. An investigation by some intrepid labour activists revealed that the workers were not even aware they were handling hazardous chemicals. They were marked by codes masking the true name of the chemicals. It was revealed that the women workers were paid less than minimum wage. The vulnerable are exploited, have job insecurity, and face the most unsafe and risky conditions. This company has been in operation since 2012, but got registered only in 2020. It also managed to obtain an ISO 9001 certification for quality management. No inspector ever visited the factory till this 'accident' happened. This cannot be attributed to the ease of doing business. While EODB has shifted the onus to self-certification on the owners and managers of factories, it surely does not mean complete abdication of inspection, especially of worker safety in hazardous industries. It is made worse by the management's greed and corner-cutting, like disabling safety sensors or running the presses at higher speeds to achieve sales third event is the launch of a report called 'Crushed'. This is India's only long-running, evidence-based report published by Safe In India (SII), an NGO dedicated to improving worker safety in India's manufacturing sector, particularly the automotive and auto-component industry, which accounts for one-third of the manufacturing sector's GDP. SII's work has increased worker awareness about the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) scheme and the ESIC role. Over the past seven years, SII has helped 10,000 workers access ESIC benefits, but this still represents only 40 per cent of the victims. In the last few years, the vendors to the top ten auto brands accounted for the crushed fingers of 2,333 workers. This work breaks the silence around injuries, showing its true scale with official statistics. It also throws up laughable instance, the source of data could be from two arms of the government, the labour ministry and the insurance corporation. In Haryana, routinely, the ministry reports the number of injuries around 40 to 50 per year for several years. But the ESIC claims benefits are going to nearly a thousand workers. And this is with only 40 per cent awareness among workers. It is clear that thousands of workers are getting killed or maimed across the automotive sector, and the official silence must be the Economic Survey of this year has highlighted the issue of workplace safety. It says that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) regulations are not to be seen as burdensome expenses but as a strategic investment. The SII estimates that the country loses up to 4 per cent of GDP due to neglect of safety. India ranks a low 133 in global labour productivity, and this rank is directly correlated with inadequate OSH standards and poor working conditions. India's rank is significantly below China, Vietnam, and Mexico. Investment in safety and OSH protocols not only improves the life of the worker and her family but raises productivity and morale, and improves the trust between workers and management. For the factories, it reduces absenteeism, medical expenses, and penalties for and lesson from neighbouring Bangladesh is telling. In 2013, an eight-storey building housing garment factories collapsed in the Rana Plaza, killing 1,134 people. This shocking incident led to drastic changes, including the putting in place of the Accord on Fire and Building Safety, which led to the training of 1.4 million workers. It was certainly a factor that increased Bangladesh's garment sector competitiveness, and its exports outpaced even India and Vietnam. Even Chile and Costa Rica experienced strong labour productivity growth due to improved OSH standards and reduced occupational most ironic thing about the provision of workplace injury and death benefits or compensation is this. The ESI scheme was established by the ESI Act of 1948, the same year as the setting up of the National Health Scheme of the United Kingdom. Both aim to provide universal social security and healthcare (in the case of India, to workers, and in the UK, to all citizens). The present reality is that almost all UK citizens have access, and get benefits from the NHS, whereas for the ESI, many workers are not even aware of their rights and benefits. In design, the ESI is one of the world's finest schemes, but in implementation, it falls well way forward is clear. There should be complete transparency in data reporting on accidents and fatalities, making it consistent across ESIC and the Labour Department. Compliance to safety and OSH protocols must be incentive-based. There should be a Public Private Partnership (through NGOs if necessary) to increase worker awareness about rights and safety. Top brands must be made accountable for practices in their vendors, across the supply let us note that worker safety does not merely have an instrumental value but is ultimately a moral and ethical commitment too..(The writer is an economist; Syndicate: The Billion Press)
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Fadnavis reviews Purandar airport project; land acquisition may complete in 5 months
Pune: The district administration on Friday said land acquisition for the proposed Purandar international airport is expected to be completed within the next four to five months, with joint surveys beginning soon. The development follows a high-level review meeting chaired by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Ajit Pawar in Mumbai on Thursday, where officials were instructed to expedite the process to ensure timely commencement of the airport's construction. A senior district official who attended the meeting said, "The joint land measurement work is likely to be completed within a month, after which acquisition will begin under the provisions of both the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) Act and the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013." You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune He said that compensation will be provided as per the 2019 rehabilitation policy under the MIDC Act, which includes 10% of developed plots for landowners, training and jobs, as well as housing for displaced families. "The compensation under the 2013 Act will ensure four times the registered market value of the land," the official said, adding that the administration has prepared a list of 13,300 beneficiaries covering 3,600 families. Those voluntarily parting with their land will get priority in the allocation of developed plots, he said. "The policy will follow a first-come, first-serve basis," the official said and added that the entire process is expected to be completed before Dec this year. Despite the assurances, landowners from the seven affected villages have rejected the current compensation package and vowed to continue their protest. Jitendra Memane of the Vimantal Virodhak Kriti Samiti said, "There are just declarations without any genuine consultation. Our feedback was treated as objections, but no solutions have been offered. We will not part with our land under these conditions." The district administration received over 3,000 objections from villagers and submitted a detailed report to state govt after conducting hearings. A govt notification issued on March 10 by the industries, energy, labour, and mining departments declared 2,753 hectares across 3,352 land survey numbers in Purandar taluka as an 'industrial area'. Of this, 2,674 hectares are to be acquired from Vanpuri, Udachiwadi, Kumbharvalan, Ekhatpur, Munjwadi, Khanwadi and Pargaon villages. An additional 70 hectares will be acquired from the state forest department.
Business Upturn
18-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Enviro Infra shares surge 9% today on heavy volumes
By Aman Shukla Published on July 18, 2025, 10:15 IST Enviro Infra shares surged 9% in morning trade on Friday, buoyed by strong investor interest and heavy volumes. The stock opened at ₹278.21 and quickly climbed to an intraday high of ₹304.50, before easing slightly. As of 10:13 AM, the shares were trading 9.49% higher at Rs 304.32. Enviro Infra has seen a wide 52-week range, hitting a high of ₹391.60 and a low of ₹182.00, reflecting the stock's volatile journey over the past year. In the meantime, on July 11, the company announced a significant ₹400 crore order win from the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC). The order marks Enviro Infra Engineers Ltd's (EIEL) entry into the Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) segment — a move hailed as a milestone in its long-term growth journey. The project involves the upgradation of CETPs at Ichalkaranji, Hatkanangale, and Yadrav in the Kolhapur region, aimed at preventing industrial pollution in the Panchganga River. The ₹400 crore contract covers the design, construction, and commissioning of advanced ZLD systems using ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, and multiple vapor recompression technologies. EIEL will also be responsible for operations and maintenance. Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Stock market investments are subject to market risks. Always conduct your own research or consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions. Author or Business Upturn is not liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
