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Hans India
3 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Formulate robust monsoon contingency plan for crowded Metro stations: Maha Minister tells officials
Mumbai Suburban District Guardian Minister Ashish Shelar on Monday directed authorities responsible for Mumbai Metro, including the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to conduct thorough safety audits of ongoing metro construction sites and ensure uninterrupted Wi-Fi connectivity in underground metro stations. He further stressed the need for a robust contingency plan in case of emergencies or disruptions in metro services, particularly at high-footfall stations like Andheri and Ghatkopar. The plan must include coordination with the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and BrihanMumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) to facilitate smooth passenger evacuation and provide immediate alternative transport options. At the high-level meeting to assess the city's readiness ahead of the monsoon, minister Shelar further directed that the authorities responsible for Mumbai Metro, including the MMRDA, must not only maintain seamless coordination among themselves but also ensure constant communication and coordination with the BMC. He emphasized that instead of indulging in blame games, all the agencies must work as one united team. Shelar's directive comes days after the Acharya Atre Chowk Metro station, on the Aqua Line (Line 3), flooded in the first heavy rains of the season last Monday. The water seepage was reported when the concrete water-retaining wall constructed at an under-construction entry/exit collapsed due to a sudden ingress of water. The minister's office in a release said that a comprehensive presentation was made during the meeting outlining the monsoon preparedness measures completed so far. Both MMRDA and Maha Metro have established dedicated emergency control rooms, with teams deployed round-the-clock to respond to any crisis. A pothole-filling system has been put in place for each project site, while 114 km of road barricades have been cleared to ease traffic flow. Additionally, 19 ambulances have been strategically deployed and pumps installed at 107 key locations across the city. After the Metro preparedness meeting, Minister Shelar chaired another meeting with officials from the State Health Department, BMC and the Directorate of Medical Education to review the current Covid-19 situation in Mumbai, including case trends and healthcare system readiness. 'While new cases are being reported, there is no cause for alarm. However, high-risk individuals, particularly those with diabetes, hypertension or serious underlying health conditions, are advised to wear masks and consider getting re-vaccinated as a precautionary measure,' he said. He assured that coordination with central health agencies is ongoing, and that both the state health machinery and BMC are functioning as per the advisories issued by the Government of India.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Project faces political heat ahead of BMC election
Mumbai: The Dharavi Redevelopment Project is set to resonate in the forthcoming BMC elections , with residents of Kurla and Mulund firm on opposing the relocation of Dharavi residents to their neighbourhood. Kiran Pailwan, founder of a group named Lokchalwal which is opposing the relocation from Dharavi to Kurla Dairy land, said they are now preparing to launch an agitation and even go to court to prevent the shifting. Activist Sagar Devre, who is leading the opposition to relocate Dharavi residents to Mulund, said from June 9 they will be announcing a new morcha. While Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) have questioned govt's decision to finalise the master plan without publicising it or inviting objections/suggestions, the BJP points out that Housing for All is the party's commitment. "The Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT) are misleading residents and hence people are not participating in the survey," said BJP Mumbai President Ashish Shelar. Shelar said the survey of structures in Dharavi is only a technical matter. "The aim of the project is to transform Mumbai and make it a smart city with access roads, multi-modal transport connectivity, industrial hubs, and large open spaces. BJP is the only sevak of Mumbai, and we have worked for the development of the city, unlike the Sena that has opposed all development works, be it the coastal road, bullet train.. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 인천 임플란트 특가! 33만원으로 건강한 치아 완성! [지금 알아보기] 플란치과 더 알아보기 Undo ." said Shelar. Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad posted on social media, "This isn't Vikas at all. This is mass eviction and exploitation. The survey is incomplete. How were the land use, rehab, and sale area projections arrived at in the master plan? This was fixed from the start," she said.
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Residents of BDD chawls in Worli will get homes before July: Maharashtra minister
MUMBAI : Residents of the BDD chawls in Mumbai's Worli area will receive keys to their new homes before the upcoming month of Shravan (July), Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar said on Thursday. Shelar, a senior BJP MLA and guardian minister of Mumbai's suburban district, made the announcement while inspecting the progress of the redevelopment towers being constructed under the first phase of the Worli BDD Chawl Redevelopment Project. "The keys to the new homes will be handed over to the residents of BDD chawls before Shravan," said Shelar at a meeting attended by residents, MHADA Mumbai Board CEO Milind Borikar, civic officials and others. In the two-hour interaction, residents said the new buildings must get adequate water, after which Shelar directed MHADA officials to ensure water lines are installed keeping in mind the number of people living in these towers. He also asked officials to make temporary parking arrangements by demolishing two adjoining old buildings, as one of the planned parking towers remains incomplete. MHADA agreed to the suggestion, with Borikar informing that parking spaces will be allotted through a lottery system. "The keys will be handed over before Shravan. Piped gas and other basic amenities will also be made available before possession," Borikar added.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Cultural affairs dept to participate in Pune children's book fair next year
Pune: The department of cultural affairs will organise cultural programmes as part of the Pune Children's Book Fair, recognising the positive influence such events have on young minds, said Ashish Shelar on Saturday. Speaking during his visit at the Pune Children's Book Fair 2025, organised by the National Book Trust, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), and Pune Book Festival Samvad, at the Ganesh Kala Krida Manch, the cultural affairs minister emphasised the need for such initiatives in an era dominated by artificial intelligence, OTT platforms, and the internet. 'To keep children's sensitivity alive, nurture good values, and develop their talents, such programmes are essential. The cultural department will become an official partner in the initiative. It will be promoted as a model of value-based child development in the state,' he said. Praising the organisers, Shelar said, 'In today's time, when the family system is weakening, such initiatives help society face challenges. Without real intelligence, artificial intelligence is not enough for progress. The children's book fair has the power to nurture such real intelligence in children. When you see books, games, cultural exchange, and history brought together in one place for children, you understand the importance of the initiative. Against today's backdrop, this entire atmosphere feels almost unbelievable.' Additional municipal commissioner Prithviraj BP said, 'As PMC marks its 75th year, several cultural programmes are being held. Given the response to the children's book fair received in its very first year, the civic body will continue supporting it annually. The civic body has already provided land for the National Book Trust, and efforts are underway to make Pune the book capital.' In his welcome address, Rajesh Pande, the festival's chief organiser, said, 'Over 25,000 children visited the fair in just two and a half days.' Earlier, Shelar visited various stalls at the exhibition and even picked up a 'Viti-Dandu' (traditional Indian stick game) and played with kids. He released several children's books on the occasion.
The Print
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Print
Play Marathi devotional songs on private radio stations: Shelar
He said the state government aims to strengthen the use of Marathi through radio and strengthen coordination between the state and the private radio sector. 'The Marathi emotional and devotional songs from the gramophone and cassette era still rule the hearts of Marathi listeners. These songs should be broadcast regularly on private radio stations,' Shelar told representatives of private radio channels at Mantralaya. Mumbai, May 21 (PTI) Maharashtra cultural affairs minister Ashish Shelar urged private radio stations on Wednesday to regularly broadcast classic Marathi devotional and emotional songs, saying they continue to hold a strong emotional connection with listeners. 'Our generation grew up listening to such songs on All India Radio. There was a strong emotional impact. The audience in Maharashtra has always had a special connection with emotional and devotional songs,' the BJP leader said. He cited the example of devotional ceremonies across the state. 'Even today, whether in cities or villages, a Satyanarayan puja feels incomplete without the immortal songs of Prahlad Shinde. These songs have become part of the tradition,' Shelar added. Representatives of radio channels, including those from Red FM and Radio City 91.1, attended the meeting. The discussion also addressed challenges faced by the radio sector. PTI ND NSK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
