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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Navi Mumbai water scarcity: Ganesh Naik blames theft and failure of Dy CM Shinde's UD dept
Thane: Water scarcity in Navi Mumbai is due to theft by "some elements" and apathy of the municipal administration under the Urban Development department, Maharashtra forest minister and local BJP MLA Ganesh Naik said. Incidentally, the Urban Development department is under Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde . Navi Mumbai municipal corporation is part of Thane district, which is Shinde's stronghold. "Some elements are stealing Navi Mumbai's rightful water share of 40 million litres per day (MLD) from Barvi Dam. These same elements then blame Navi Mumbaikars for not saving water or utilising it properly," he said during a review meeting on civic issues held at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre auditorium in Vashi on Saturday. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai It was attended by officials from Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), former elected representatives, and local leaders from various wards. "There is no elected municipal house in Navi Mumbai right now, so corporators cannot be blamed for administrative lapses. This water scarcity and the slow civic progress reflect the failure of the municipal administration, which is under the Urban Development department," he claimed in a statement released from his office here. Naik said he has formally demanded an account of Navi Mumbai's pending water supply for the last five years and eight months from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan and the municipal administration. "A 500 MLD water reserve has been earmarked for Navi Mumbai in the proposed Poshir Dam in Raigad, which will help resolve the city's long-term requirements," Naik said. The meeting also saw corporators and local leaders raise concerns about unfinished projects, including roads, footpaths, senior citizens' recreation centres, underpasses, community halls, urban health facilities, water pipelines and sewage lines. PTI COR
The Print
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Navi Mumbai water scarcity: Ganesh Naik blames theft and failure of Dy CM Shinde's UD dept
'Some elements are stealing Navi Mumbai's rightful water share of 40 million litres per day (MLD) from Barvi Dam. These same elements then blame Navi Mumbaikars for not saving water or utilising it properly,' he said during a review meeting on civic issues held at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre auditorium in Vashi on Saturday. Incidentally, the Urban Development department is under Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Navi Mumbai municipal corporation is part of Thane district, which is Shinde's stronghold. Thane, Jul 20 (PTI) Water scarcity in Navi Mumbai is due to theft by 'some elements' and apathy of the municipal administration under the Urban Development department, Maharashtra forest minister and local BJP MLA Ganesh Naik said. It was attended by officials from Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), former elected representatives, and local leaders from various wards. 'There is no elected municipal house in Navi Mumbai right now, so corporators cannot be blamed for administrative lapses. This water scarcity and the slow civic progress reflect the failure of the municipal administration, which is under the Urban Development department,' he claimed in a statement released from his office here. Naik said he has formally demanded an account of Navi Mumbai's pending water supply for the last five years and eight months from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan and the municipal administration. 'A 500 MLD water reserve has been earmarked for Navi Mumbai in the proposed Poshir Dam in Raigad, which will help resolve the city's long-term requirements,' Naik said. The meeting also saw corporators and local leaders raise concerns about unfinished projects, including roads, footpaths, senior citizens' recreation centres, underpasses, community halls, urban health facilities, water pipelines and sewage lines. PTI COR BNM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Indian Express
12-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
CM Devendra Fadnavis sets Sept 30 deadline for Navi Mumbai airport inauguration
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said the state government has set a September 30 deadline to inaugurate the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). 'Today we have set the target as we have to seek an appointment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We have set a target of September 30. This is an ambitious one but we have told officials of Adani, Navi Mumbai airport authority and CIDCO that you double or triple the 13,000 workers currently working here,' Fadnavis said. He was speaking to reporters after inspecting the ongoing construction work of NMIA along with Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. The CM said all the licenses for the airport are in place. 'Because for commercial operations, you need certain licenses after completion of work. We have told them to initiate that simultaneously. So that we can inaugurate this around September 30, as per the convenience of the PM,' he said. Fadnavis said the PM laid the foundation stone of the airport and he will inaugurate it. 'In two and a half years (of MVA rule) all infrastructure projects were delayed. But we returned to power and put them on fast track. However, the cascading effect of that (MVA rule) is on all infrastructure projects. We wanted to complete the work by April and initiate flight operations by August. Which is not possible now. However, the ongoing progress is satisfactory. We are hopeful that the September 30 deadline will be met,' Fadnavis said. Earlier, Fadnavis said the physical work of the airport is 94 per cent complete, with runaway and terminal building work over. Work on the interiors is underway while an efficient system for baggage counters has been set up. 'This will be bigger than the existing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International airport with two runways,' he said, adding that it will be a green airport. All airport vehicles will be EV or alternate fuel driven. Fadnavis said the airport will have good connectivity. 'A coastal road from Atal Setu is under progress which will be completed by March 2026. Shinde has suggested an elevated road from Thane. In addition all modes of transport such as suburban rail, metro and water transport will be developed for the ease of passengers,' he said. 'In the second phase, an underground metro will connect all the terminals,' he added.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Maharashtra government seeks reports on Lotus lake wetland issue
Navi Mumbai: RTI documents reveal that the Maharashtra govt has sought comprehensive reports from the Thane district collector and CIDCO regarding dumping activities at Lotus Lake, a recognised three-hectare wetland in Nerul, Navi Mumbai. This development follows the Central govt's instructions to the State Environment Department to investigate NatConnect Foundation's complaints about CIDCO's debris disposal activities into the wetland. NatConnect Director B N Kumar submitted a grievance through the PMO public grievance portal to the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) regarding CIDCO's plans to fill the lake at Sector-27, Nerul, Navi Mumbai. The matter was acknowledged by Pankaj Verma, Scientist-F in the MOEFCC's Wetland Division, who directed state environment director Abhay Madhukar Pimparkar to handle the complaint. Through an RTI inquiry with the state Environment Department, Kumar requested details about actions following the MOEFCC directive. The department disclosed that the state requested separate reports from both authorities. Kumar noted this indicates serious official consideration of the Lotus Lake issue. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai NatConnect continues its efforts to safeguard Lotus Lake, referencing official RTI documentation that confirms its wetland designation. The lake is included amongst 564 wetlands studied by the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) under state govt direction for pending wetland notification. Kumar's petition reminded MOEFCC about its instruction to preserve wetlands following the Supreme Court decision identified by the Space Application Centre under the National Wetland Inventory and Assessment. The Bombay High Court has safeguarded Lotus Lake through two PILs filed by Adv Pradeep Patole, instructing CIDCO to clear debris and the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation to tackle illegal occupations. Notwithstanding these protective measures, CIDCO engaged a private agency, owned by an influential politician, to deposit debris from the Navi Mumbai International Airport construction onto the wetland. CIDCO asserts ownership of the Lotus Lake whilst rejecting its wetland status, leading to debris dumping for commercial development purposes.
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
CIDCO to convert residential leasehold plots to freehold, offering major relief to property owners
In a major relief for homeowners in Navi Mumbai, near Mumbai, the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has announced that residential plots allotted on a leasehold basis will now be eligible for conversion to freehold. In a major relief for homeowners in Navi Mumbai, near Mumbai, the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has announced that residential plots allotted on a leasehold basis will now be eligible for conversion to freehold. (Picture for representational purposes only)(Bachchan Kumar/HT Photo) The CIDCO said that in order to facilitate this process, it has constituted a committee tasked with scrutinising applications received for such conversions. The special planning authority, CIDCO has urged citizens to take advantage of this scheme to secure full ownership rights over their residential plots. "The scheme will cover residential plots allotted through the tender process, CIDCO-constructed housing projects, as well as plots allotted under the 12.5% and 22.5% schemes," CIDCO said in a statement. According to the statement, eligible plot owners can apply for conversion by submitting the required documents and paying the prescribed conversion fees. Also Read: CIDCO cancels allotment of 16 Navi Mumbai plots worth ₹2,000 crore: 5 key reasons The conversion fee is charged basis the ready reckoner rate of the particular land and only a certain percentage of the ready reckoner rate is charged in exchange of conversion, CIDCO officials said. However, in cases where recovery of unearned income is stipulated in the lease agreement, such amounts will also be recovered along with the conversion fees. Additionally, for plots allotted at concessional or subsidized rates, other applicable charges will be levied besides the conversion fees, the CIDCO said in a statement. Also Read: CIDCO auction: Godrej Properties acquires 6.54 acres in Navi Mumbai for ₹717 crore on a 60-year lease According to the statement, the scheme is optional and applies only to plots where lease deeds have already been executed. Once a plot's status is converted to freehold, CIDCO will not levy transfer charges for future property transfers. Further, the Department of Land Records, Government of Maharashtra, will maintain and update the records of rights for these freehold plots, the CIDCO statement reads. Also Read: Housing sales volume of Tier 1 real estate developers dips by 6% in FY25: Ind-Ra The CIDCO has planned and developed 14 nodes in Navi Mumbai—such as Airoli, Vashi, Nerul, Belapur, Kharghar, Kamothe, New Panvel, Ulwe, Dronagiri, etc.—and land parcels in these nodes were originally allotted on leasehold basis.
