Tackle traffic, environment issues on priority: Kulkarni
Pune: Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni on Friday said Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) was responsible for pending civic issues as well as the city's traffic and environment problems — all of which should be dealt with on priority.
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She held a meeting with civic officials at PMC headquarters on Friday.
Kulkarni told reporters after the meeting that she was against the riverfront development (RFD) project and rampant tree cutting across civic areas.
"A detailed study should be done while defining the blue line and red line near rivers. Discharge of water and its spillover should be considered in accordance with the current carrying capacity. Issues like traffic congestion in different areas should be resolved, especially the concerns raised by commuters at the Gangadham Chowk.
The flyover is delayed and should be constructed as soon as possible," she said.
Kulkarni said the naturally preserved Naik Island stands to get damaged because of RFD. The project's impact on the Mula and Mutha rivers should be assessed immediately. "There should be no adverse impact on the rivers under any circumstances. Rivers like Ramnadi have suffered because of rapid urbanisation," she added.
The MP said the administration should focus on Kalyaninagar residents' issues, including illegal pubs and drug abuse.
She said illegal pubs and eateries must shut down and action was necessary since many of the organisations were operating on rooftops without any permission for change of use.
"Also, illegal constructions and encroachments are increasing by the day and must be stopped," she added.
Pune: Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni on Friday said Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) was responsible for pending civic issues as well as the city's traffic and environment problems — all of which should be dealt with on priority.
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She held a meeting with civic officials at PMC headquarters on Friday.
Kulkarni told reporters after the meeting that she was against the riverfront development (RFD) project and rampant tree cutting across civic areas.
"A detailed study should be done while defining the blue line and red line near rivers. Discharge of water and its spillover should be considered in accordance with the current carrying capacity. Issues like traffic congestion in different areas should be resolved, especially the concerns raised by commuters at the Gangadham Chowk.
The flyover is delayed and should be constructed as soon as possible," she said.
Kulkarni said the naturally preserved Naik Island stands to get damaged because of RFD. The project's impact on the Mula and Mutha rivers should be assessed immediately. "There should be no adverse impact on the rivers under any circumstances. Rivers like Ramnadi have suffered because of rapid urbanisation," she added.
The MP said the administration should focus on Kalyaninagar residents' issues, including illegal pubs and drug abuse. She said illegal pubs and eateries must shut down and action was necessary since many of the organisations were operating on rooftops without any permission for change of use.
"Also, illegal constructions and encroachments are increasing by the day and must be stopped," she added.
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