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Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
PMRDA cracks down on illegal hoardings along palkhi route
1 2 3 Pune: The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has initiated action against unauthorised hoarding structures along the Palkhi route in preparation for the upcoming Ashadhi wari. The administration demolished 21 such illegal structures in the past week alone, with plans to remove the remaining illegal hoardings within the next 10 days, a senior PMRDA official said. A PMRDA team on Tuesday took action against unauthorised hoardings along the Pune-Solapur highway near Loni Kalbhor. The initiative aims to ensure the safety of warkaris (devotees) during the annual procession of the palkhis of Sant Tukaram Maharaj and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj on their journey to Pandharpur. The palkhi of Sant Tukaram Maharaj is scheduled to depart from the Dehu temple on June 18, while Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj's palkhi will leave Alandi on June 19. Both processions will arrive in Pune city on June 20 and further depart towards Lord Vitthal-Rukmini temple in Pandharpur on June 22. A senior PMRDA official said they have also asked National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to take action against illegal structures within its jurisdiction. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo "Most of the unauthorised hoardings are along Sant Tukaram Maharaj's palkhi route. We have prepared a plan to remove all of them," the official added. Dipti Suryavanshi Patil, deputy district Collector at PMRDA, said the drive against unauthorised hoardings across PMRDA limits began on April 22. So far, 46 hoardings have been demolished, including 21 on the palkhi route. "Before starting the drive, we held a meeting with the hoarding association and urged them to seek official permissions to avoid action," she said. Last week, PMRDA commissioner Yogesh Mhase convened a review meeting with officials concerned to intensify action against unauthorised hoardings. According to officials, a total of 967 illegal structures were identified during the survey, of which 90 have already been removed. The remaining are slated for demolition, especially those that pose a risk to public safety and obstruct traffic. "Hoarding owners must obtain proper permission from PMRDA to avoid punitive action. These unauthorised structures pose a serious threat to public safety, especially during heavy rain and strong winds, which is why we launched this drive," said Sanjay Kadam, joint commissioner of PMRDA.
Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
PMC chief reviews Palakhi route, orders intensive preparations after site inspections
With exactly a month to go for the arrival of Palkhi processions of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Tukaram Maharaj in Pune, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) conducted a comprehensive inspection and planning drive to ensure the smooth and safe movement of the Wari, the officials said. PMC commissioner, Rajendra Bhosale, on Monday visited key locations along the Palkhi route. Additional municipal commissioners— Prithviraj BP (East) and Omprakash Divate (West), city engineer Prashant Waghmare, and other senior engineers and assistant commissioners were present. Besides, representatives from the Sant Dnyaneshwar and Sant Tukaram Maharaj Sansthan were also present during the visit. During the inspection, Bhosale issued detailed instructions for immediate road repairs, removal of encroachments, and ensuring safety at the overnight halting points. Additionally, essential amenities and facilities such as drinking water, clean mobile toilets, and resting areas for the devotees are being set up across the route, said the officials. The Health Department has been directed to set up mobile medical units and emergency health services, while healthcare camps and ambulance support will be arranged at key points. Disinfection and medicine spraying at halting areas and PMC schools that host devotees will be done in advance, said Dr Nina Borade, PMC health chief. According to officials, special attention is being given to monsoon-related issues. The stormwater drains and chambers are being cleaned and covered with safety grilles. Sanitation workers have been assigned to clear garbage from chambers and maintain hygiene in the area. Commenting on the issue, civic commissioner Bhosale said, 'To avoid traffic disruptions, the PMC has coordinated with the traffic police for the smooth movement of the procession. Unauthorised stalls and encroachments along the route are being removed by encroachment squads and special teams. The pavements and roads on the route are undergoing repairs. Tree branches obstructing the route are being trimmed. Additional lighting and backup electrical systems are being installed to prevent power outages,' he said. As per officials, the resting points for Warkaris will be equipped with clean water, mobile toilets, and first aid. Fire safety arrangements are being made at locations where meals are served. Barricading and crowd control systems will be set up to prevent chaos during Palkhi darshan. Mandals serving food are being instructed to maintain cleanliness, with sanitary staff being deployed to keep the areas clean. Also, arrangements for drinking water will be made at these locations.
Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
World-class Sant Dnyaneshwar Knowledge Complex to come up in Alandi: CM Fadnavis
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced a grand plan to establish a world-class Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Knowledge Complex in Alandi. The plan is aimed at spreading the eternal and welfare-centric philosophy of the ancient Bhagwat Dharma across the world, he said. Speaking at the 701st birth anniversary celebrations of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj, the chief minister said the Knowledge Complex will be constructed on a 450-acre site, with a budget of Rs 701 crore. This centre will reflect the spiritual wealth of India and take our timeless values to a global platform, he said. Fadnavis also spoke about the rejuvenation of the Indrayani River. A detailed plan has been submitted to the Centre. After approval, treated water from Pimpri Chinchwad and 39 surrounding villages will be released into the Indrayani, making it clean, sacred, and suitable for worship, he added. In recognition of his efforts in promoting Bhagwat Dharma, HBP Shantibrahma Guru Maruti Maharaj Kurekar will be recommended for the Padma award, the chief minister said. Highlighting the contribution of saints and the Warkari tradition, Fadnavis said that during foreign invasions, it was our saints who preserved Indian thought, culture, and spiritual identity. Their teachings promoted a casteless and inclusive society. He emphasised that mental peace cannot be achieved solely through material development. India is the richest nation in terms of spiritual legacy, and this wealth has been safeguarded by our saints, he noted. The event also marked the release of Namo Dnyaneshwara, a book offering a reflective overview of Sant Dnyaneshwar's literary works, and its audiobook version, both unveiled by the chief minister. He pointed out that the Dnyaneshwari, the Marathi interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita, played a key role in advocating classical status for the Marathi language. The Chief Minister was felicitated by the Shri Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sansthan, and the Jagtap family was honoured for their contributions to annadan or community food donation. Several dignitaries and spiritual leaders attended the event.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Deputy CM Shinde promises to make Indrayani pollution-free for fourth time in two years
Pune: Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Friday repeated his promise to make the Indrayani river pollution-free for the fourth time in the past two years and said the govt would begin work on the project this at an event organised in Alandi to commemorate the 750th birth anniversary of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj, Shinde said, "The govt is serious about addressing pollution in the Indrayani. Industries minister Uday Samant and the chief minister are actively working on this." He said plans were being made to install sewage treatment plants (STPs) along the river to prevent the release of untreated effluent into Indrayani holds religious significance for devotees visiting the Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj temple in Alandi. Some of them even drink its water believing it to be "holy". Shinde visited Alandi twice for the palkhi procession during his tenure as the chief minister and made similar promises. Earlier this year, he attended the "Sant Tukaram Beej" ceremony in Dehu and called for a "people's movement" to restore the river's health. Shinde's fourth assurance on making the Indrayani pollution-free came just a week after toxic white foam was reported in the river near Alandi. The deputy chief minister announced that the govt would provide Rs25 crore to the warkaris to build "Bhakta Nivas" in Alandi. He said the funds would be allocated from the urban development department. He also said he would take up the demands of warkaris about Dnyan Bhoomi and virtual wari projects. Pune: Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Friday repeated his promise to make the Indrayani river pollution-free for the fourth time in the past two years and said the govt would begin work on the project this at an event organised in Alandi to commemorate the 750th birth anniversary of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj, Shinde said, "The govt is serious about addressing pollution in the Indrayani. Industries minister Uday Samant and the chief minister are actively working on this." He said plans were being made to install sewage treatment plants (STPs) along the river to prevent the release of untreated effluent into Indrayani holds religious significance for devotees visiting the Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj temple in Alandi. Some of them even drink its water believing it to be "holy". Shinde visited Alandi twice for the palkhi procession during his tenure as the chief minister and made similar promises. Earlier this year, he attended the "Sant Tukaram Beej" ceremony in Dehu and called for a "people's movement" to restore the river's health. Shinde's fourth assurance on making the Indrayani pollution-free came just a week after toxic white foam was reported in the river near Alandi. The deputy chief minister announced that the govt would provide Rs25 crore to the warkaris to build "Bhakta Nivas" in Alandi. He said the funds would be allocated from the urban development department. He also said he would take up the demands of warkaris about Dnyan Bhoomi and virtual wari projects.
