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The Citizen
23-07-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Re A Spana aims to bring change to Brooklyn streets
The metro claims to have reclaimed public spaces, restored order, and improved service delivery in Brooklyn through its large-scale Re A Spana clean-up and enforcement campaign. This forms part of the strategy to boost service delivery, uniting municipal departments and national partners to tackle urban decay and enforce by-laws in a key local area. Kholofelo Morodi, MMC for Corporate and Shared Services, said the programme shows what is possible when all arms of government work together. 'This is not a once-off campaign, but a systemic shift towards visible, accountable and community-centred governance.' According to Morodi, the metro wants residents to see and feel the change where they live and work. She said Brooklyn was identified as a priority because of its strategic location within Pretoria and its significance as both a residential and commercial hub. Over the years, the suburb has faced challenges including illegal land use, non-compliant businesses, public safety concerns and deteriorating infrastructure. 'The metro deployed a cross-functional team of city departments and Home Affairs to tackle the issues. 'This coordinated effort saw officials repaint road markings, distribute waste bins, clear vegetation, enforce by-laws against illegal businesses, conduct immigration checks with Home Affairs, and carry out fire safety assessments.' Morodi explained that all these interventions were funded within existing regional budgets, ensuring there were no additional costs to the city. 'Re A Spana shows what we can achieve with proper planning and collaboration. This initiative was not about spending more but about using what we already have more effectively,' she said. Morodi said the metro has put in place several measures to sustain and build on the improvements. She said weekly service delivery war room sessions are tracking progress and holding departments accountable for response times. Regional operation centres have been activated to address backlogs such as potholes, water leaks, and streetlight repairs. According to Morodi, a significant backlog in streetlight repairs has been identified in Brooklyn and is now being cleared. 'Road repairs and pothole fixes are also underway to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians.' She confirmed that similar interventions are being rolled out in other parts of the metro. 'We want to send a clear message that the metro is reclaiming spaces that have been neglected or taken over by lawlessness,' she said. 'Re A Spana is a key driver in restoring confidence in the metro's ability to deliver and maintain services. It is about visible governance and operationalising our 100-Day Action Plan.' Among the issues tackled in Brooklyn were unlicensed businesses, undocumented foreign nationals in the hospitality sector, and waste management gaps such as bin shortages and illegal dumping. The campaign also addressed by-law violations and fire safety non-compliance. 'TMPD officers conducted raids on unlicensed businesses and removed illegal trading structures, while Home Affairs officials carried out documentation checks to enforce immigration laws,' Morodi explained. ALSO READ: Man arrested over tampering of power lines in Elandspoort Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to [email protected] or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Hans India
21-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Bhuvan app boosts revenue through geo-tagging
Hyderabad: Thanks to Bhuvan app, developed by the National Remote Sensing Center (NRSC), which helped in reclassification of properties across municipalities; in just 50 days, the authorities could increase revenue by Rs 404.35 lakhs. The other 50 days of the 100-day Action Plan to reclassify properties after geo-tagging them as per the Bhuvan app will continue from Monday. As many as 5,258 properties were geo-tagged as per Bhuvan app developed by NRSC and 4,536 of them were reclassified from 'residential' to 'commercial', thereby increasing revenue by Rs 404.35 lakhs in the municipalities in the state. The 100-day Action Plan of the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department began on June 2 with focus on streamlining urban governance, public health, environmental sustainability, and citizen engagement across Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The Action Plan will be reaching the halfway mark on Monday. Officials said that remarkable work was done in the municipalities with the participation of officials and citizens. Following reclassification, the property tax was revised for 4,536 residential properties that had been reclassified as commercial as per usage, resulting in an increase of Rs 404.35 lakh revenue from the ULBs. Similarly, commercial and mixed properties without trade licenses were identified and 4,799 trade licences issued, resulting in additional revenue of Rs 101.40 lakh. The official stated that there were several other initiatives like forming over 13,000 new self-help groups and organizing SHG melas in ULBs. About Rs 11.42 lakh revenue was generated through SHGs product melas across the ULBs, Rs 20.44 lakh revenue was generated through sales from street food festivals and over 25,000 beneficiaries (street vendors and their family members) were sanctioned social security schemes. The Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration TK Sridevi told 'The Hans India' that the key objectives of the Action Plan included enhancing solid waste management and sanitation systems, ensuring monsoon preparedness through critical civic infrastructure improvements, driving behavioural change and community participation through extensive IEC (information education and communication) campaigns on solid waste management, promoting urban greenery and beautification efforts for cleaner cities, conducting a comprehensive Bhuvan Survey for identification of unassessed and under-assessed properties in ULBs and bringing them under the tax net. The CDMA said that over 36,900 citizens participated in rally across 250 km in historic kickoff to 100-Day Action Plan, over 18.37 lakh households were sensitized on source segregation of wastes at home, Rs 706.32 crore loans were disbursed to 5,626 SHGs under bank linkage, 24,708 saplings planted under 'Amrut Mitra – Women for Trees' with active participation of over 10,700 SHG women, lakhs of citizens were part of the rallies and other programmes taken up by the ULBs. The 100-Day Action Plan will be ending on September 10 and the progress is likely to double in the next 50 days.
Hans India
07-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Health check-up camp launched in civic office
Gadwal: As part of 100-Day Action Plan, a health check-up camp was organised at the Aija Municipal Office on Friday. This initiative was spearheaded by Municipal Commissioner CH Saidulu, in coordination with Medical Officer Dr Kiran Kumar. Commissioner Saidulu emphasized that the State government is implementing the 100-Day Plan with a strong focus on welfare and health across departments. He announced that every Friday, a health camp will be conducted within the municipal office premises, exclusively for sanitation workers, water supply staff, electrical department employees, revenue staff, and other municipal officers. The camp includes basic health screenings such as blood pressure (BP) and blood sugar (diabetes) tests. The Commissioner also mentioned that those already diagnosed with conditions such as hypertension or diabetes will be provided with necessary medications, and if required, will be referred to the Primary Health Centre (PHC) for further lab testing and consultation. The event witnessed active participation from key personnel, including: Lakshanna, Senior Municipal Assistant.
Hans India
06-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Weekly Health Check-Up Camp Launched for Municipal Staff Under Telangana's 100-Day Action Plan
Gadwal: As part of the Telangana State Government's prestigious 100-Day Action Plan, a health check-up camp was organized at the Aija Municipal Office in Jogulamba Gadwal district. This initiative was spearheaded by Municipal Commissioner CH Saidulu, in coordination with Medical Officer Dr. Kiran Kumar. Addressing the occasion, Commissioner Mr. Saidulu emphasized that the Telangana government is implementing the 100-Day Plan with a strong focus on welfare and health across departments. He announced that every Friday, a health camp will be conducted within the municipal office premises, exclusively for sanitation workers, water supply staff, electrical department employees, revenue staff, and other municipal officers. The camp includes basic health screenings such as blood pressure (BP) and blood sugar (diabetes) tests. The Commissioner also mentioned that those already diagnosed with conditions such as hypertension or diabetes will be provided with necessary medications, and if required, will be referred to the Primary Health Centre (PHC) for further lab testing and consultation. The event witnessed active participation from key personnel, including: Lakshanna, Senior Municipal Assistant, Vijay, Junior Assistant, Srinivasulu, Supervisor from, the Primary Health Centre, Obulesh, PHC staff, Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs), Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) Other municipal officers and staff members. This initiative is seen as a step toward promoting the health and well-being of municipal workers who are the backbone of public service delivery. The weekly check-ups are expected to help in early detection of health issues and ensure timely medical intervention, thus enhancing the overall productivity and welfare of the staff.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Yerawada to Katraj twin tunnel: PMRDA gets tenders from 3 firms for pre-feasibility report
Pune: The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority ( PMRDA ) is nearing the selection of a consultant to prepare a pre-feasibility report for the proposed 20km Yerawada-Katraj twin tunnel project, which is aimed to ease traffic congestion between Pune's northern and southern regions. "We received tenders from three firms for preparing the pre-feasibility report. After scrutiny, we will select the most suitable firms to develop the report prior to the detailed project report," PMRDA commissioner Yogesh Mhase told TOI on Saturday. The tunnel project received preliminary approval about three months back during a meeting chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai, where Fadnavis recommended implementing the tunnel design with modern construction technologies. The pre-feasibility study will include traffic surveys, environmental and social impact assessments, geotechnical surveys, land acquisition planning and public consultations with residents and stakeholders. Additional analyses will cover traffic demand estimates, topographic surveys, hydrology studies, tunnel boring challenges, impacts on existing infrastructure, and safety considerations. The report will also explore potential toll fees and evaluate the project's viability under different public-private partnership models. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Lost Their Money - Learn From Their Lesson Expertinspector Click Here Undo Estimated to cost about Rs 400 crore per kilometre, the twin tunnel design will accommodate traffic in both directions. Precise routing details, entry and exit points, and final budget estimates will be determined after the DPR's completion, officials said. PMRDA secures third rank under CM's 100-day plan PMRDA has been recognised for its citizen-centric initiatives and technological innovations, securing third position statewide in CM Devendra Fadnavis's 100-Day Action Plan initiative. The authority scored 76 points of 100 in the final assessment conducted by the Quality Council of India (QCI) on May 14. "Our focus has been on making administrative services more accessible and efficient for citizens while embracing modern technology," PMRDA commissioner Yogesh Mhase said. Assessment criteria included website functionality, cleanliness, grievance redressal, service delivery, technological innovation, and office management. "It is a matter of pride that we gained statewide recognition within a short period since our establishment," Mhase added.
