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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
State govt establishes Kumbh Mela authority
Nashik: State govt has established the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority, modelled on the Prayagraj Mela Authority, with the Nashik divisional commissioner as chairperson. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This authority will operate under the direction of a committee of ministers. On June 4, governor CP Radhakrishnan signed an ordinance establishing the 'Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Authority'. "State govt decided to form the authority for Kumbh Mela. This will expedite developmental works related to the conduct of the religious fair," stated Praveen Gedam, Nashik's divisional commissioner Political analysts suggest this structure, with the authority reporting to the Ccmmittee of ministers, addresses the ongoing dispute over Nashik's guardian minister position and subsequent control of the Kumbh Mela committee. "The committee's oversight will ensure local political representation in the authority's functioning," the analyst suggested. According to the ordinance, the committee will oversee the authority's operations, evaluate its performance, and examine its reports, establishing political supervision over the Kumbh Mela proceedings. District administration officials confirmed that the authority included the Nashik collector and inspector general of police as vice-chairpersons, alongside Ahilyanagar collector, NMC chief and other officials as members. "The authority grants the Kumbh Mela commissioner direct control over designated staff, with the chairperson maintaining oversight," said the officer.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Railways wants land at Nashik Road and adjoining stations for infrastructure development
Nashik: Railway authorities from the Bhusawal division have identified land parcels at four railway stations, including at Nashik, where they will undertake infrastructure development in preparation for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela , to be held between 2026 and 2028 in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar. On Friday, officials from the district administration and Bhusawal divisional railway, conducted a joint meeting and held a survey. During this meeting, the railway authorities identified the land parcels they require for the development of the Nashik Road railway station . "We have requested the land held by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation during the period so that we can construct infrastructure that will accommodate 5,000 people before they enter the railway station. This will be the holding area that will prevent any untoward incidents inside the station," said a senior officer who was part of the meeting between divisional commissioner Praveen Gedam, Nashik civic chief Manisha Khatri, and Ity Pandey, the divisional railway manager of Bhusawal. "If we don't get this land, then we will have to revert to the goods shed to create a holding area, just like the last time. However, that will put stress on crowd management given that state govt has already said that a bigger crowd would be coming to Nashik for Kumbh Mela," the officer said. The team also visited Devlali railway station, where the Railways intends to set up a separate pit line for maintenance and create a platform. "We have identified the land parcel there too. We have less than a year for the mega event. We have to create a railway track, a platform, a pit line for maintenance of the trains, and other things. For all these, we need time and, therefore, need the land parcels at the earliest," said the officer. Even at Odha and Kherwadi stations, the railway authorities have proposed land acquisition to create infrastructure. The Central Railways has already sanctioned funds for infrastructure upgradation to the Bhusawal division.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Smart city works in Nashik to continue
NASHIK : Although the smart city mission ended on March 31 this year, the Nashik Municipal Smart City Development c Ltd (NMSCDCL) will undertake works within or outside the city limits. The directorial board (DB) of the NMSCDCL on Friday gave its approval to the smart city corporation's proposal to amend norms to undertake works outside the smart city mission, either within or outside Nashik city. Accordingly, the smart city corporation will be able to get work from other govt organisations. NMSCDCL has already been given work of installing CCTV, in view of the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela . Under this project, over 3,500 CCTV cameras will be installed in the city. "As the smart city mission is over, there were guidelines from the entral govt to the corporation to become self-sustainable by using its expertise and providing consultancy services. With this amendment, we will be able to undertake any work outside Nashik city. We will even be able to participate in the tender process of the Kumbh Mela or other work projects, said Sumant More, CEO of NMSCDCL. "We have already received the CCTV camera installation project for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela. We are conducting the survey to identify the locations for the installation of the cameras to help the authorities manage crowds and monitor surveillance," he said. Divisional commissioner of Nashik Praveen Gedam chaired the meeting. NMC commissioner Manisha Khatri, the district collector Jalaj Sharma and other directors attended the board meeting of the smart city corporation.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Smart city corp gets nod to take up works outside Nashik city
Nashik: Although the smart city mission ended on March 31 this year, the Nashik Municipal Smart City Development Corporation Ltd (NMSCDCL) will undertake works within or outside the city limits. The directorial board (DB) of the NMSCDCL on Friday gave its approval to the smart city corporation's proposal to amend norms to undertake works outside the smart city mission, either within or outside Nashik city. Accordingly, the smart city corporation will be able to get work from other govt organisations. NMSCDCL has already been given work of installing CCTV, in view of the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela . Under this project, over 3,500 CCTV cameras will be installed in the city. "As the smart city mission is over, there were guidelines from the entral govt to the corporation to become self-sustainable by using its expertise and providing consultancy services. With this amendment, we will be able to undertake any work outside Nashik city. We will even be able to participate in the tender process of the Kumbh Mela or other work projects, said Sumant More, CEO of NMSCDCL. 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 "We have already received the CCTV camera installation project for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela. We are conducting the survey to identify the locations for the installation of the cameras to help the authorities manage crowds and monitor surveillance," he said. Divisional commissioner of Nashik Praveen Gedam chaired the meeting. NMC commissioner Manisha Khatri, the district collector Jalaj Sharma and other directors attended the board meeting of the smart city corporation.
