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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
3 deputy collector-rank officials to interact with traders, residents to get consent for Pandharpur temple corridor plan
Kolhapur: The Solapur district administration has appointed three deputy collector-rank officials, following chief minister Devendra Fadnavis 's instructions, to negotiate with traders and residents concerned about their livelihoods over the Pandharpur temple corridor development plan. The details of the plan have been made public, with total expenses estimated at Rs 2,000 crore. Designed similarly to the Kashi temple corridor plan, it includes widening of roads, developing lodges and parking facilities for devotees, and ensuring the town is prepared to tackle any disaster. On Saturday, Fadnavis held discussions with Solapur district collector Kumar Ashirwad and the team tasked with implementing the project. A few weeks ago, traders in the town held a vote to gauge support or opposition to the plan. According to the local traders' association, many traders, fearing eviction, voted against the plan. However, the administration has denied widespread opposition, stating that most traders had given written consent for the survey. Land acquisition officers Santosh Deshmukh and Seema Holkar, and district rehabilitation officer Sushant Bansode are the three deputy collectors appointed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up to 70% off | Shop Sale Libas Undo They will conduct inclusive discussions with concerned citizens regarding the Pandharpur corridor, understand their demands, suggestions, and expectations, and provide information on how govt could assist them under this initiative. The appointed officers will interact daily with groups of 25 to 30 citizens. Therefore, all citizens, traders, and businesspersons impacted by the Pandharpur corridor are requested to attend these meetings and cooperate, said Ashirwad. The officials are stationed in Pandharpur during the specified period to carry out their duties. "In relation to the Pandharpur corridor, from May 1 to 3, I held meetings with all concerned citizens in Pandharpur and assured them on behalf of the administration that everyone's views would be considered in further proceedings. Against this backdrop, during the period from July 25 to Aug 5, the three appointed deputy collectors will hold discussions with groups of 25 to 30 citizens every day. Comprehensive decisions will be taken after these discussions. Therefore, I urge all concerned citizens to participate in these meetings," said Ashirwad.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Time of India
Drones and AI technology to be used for crowd control during Ashadi Wari at Pandharpur
Kolhapur: Solapur collector Kumar Ashirwad announced the district planning committee has sanctioned Rs 1.5 crore for crowd management using drones and AI technology during Ashadi Wari at Pandharpur. The event attracts more than 10 lakh devotees from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The district administration has arranged for water release from Ujani dam on June 18 to ensure adequate water levels at the Chandrabhaga ghat in Pandharpur by June 25, considering the devotees' ritual bath during Ashadi Ekadashi. Ashirwad said, "The police department will use AI technology and drones to control the crowd. The number of dindis (warkari groups) has been increasing for the last few years. Rest stops will be provided for the warkaris every 3-4km. These rest stops will be equipped with beds, water, toilets, medical facilities, and other amenities. Encroachments along the road will be removed soon. With rain intensity expected to stay on the higher side, the road potholes will be fixed. " Solapur guardian minister Jaykumar Gore inspected the palkhi route preparations at Phaltan in Satara district and at Pandharpur in Solapur district on Friday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "Govt is committed to providing excellent facilities to the warkaris during the Ashadhi Wari period. Also, priority is being given to making this Ashadhi Wari a wari of cleanliness. A separate mechanism will be set up to ensure that the Chandrabhaga riverbed remains clean during the wari period. A cleanliness campaign will be implemented in Pandharpur city with public participation before the wari," he said. The administration will install large pandals at wari halting locations to shelter pilgrims travelling independently to Pandharpur. Gore added: "There will be no fund shortage in any of the works regarding preparations for wari. The work of the palkhi route is underway at Phaltan, and instructions have been given to complete this work in 15 to 20 days."
Time of India
20-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Solapur collector forms panel on fire safety
Kolhapur: Following the fire at a textile factory that killed eight people, including the 87-year-old factory owner and his 18-month-old grandson, Solapur collector Kumar Ashirwad has established a committee to recommend fire prevention measures. On Tuesday, Ashirwad convened a meeting with the officials of the municipal corporation, Mahavitaran representatives, industry department personnel, and powerloom association members to address disaster prevention strategies. The MIDC has been instructed to create a subcommittee, comprising departmental heads and Solapur Powerloom Association representatives, to develop a comprehensive safety action plan for submission by next month. Additionally, Ashirwad proposed installing water feeder points in MIDC areas to expedite fire tender refilling, addressing concerns raised by relatives about delayed response times due to slow water replenishment. Mahavitaran's electrical inspectors have been directed to examine the power supply distribution system, while a third-party agency will conduct fire safety audits in MIDC areas. Municipal commissioner Sachin Ombase presented details about construction, roads, and power distribution systems in the MIDC area related to the towel factory fire, emphasising that residential accommodations should be prohibited in MIDC factories. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Credit Card Picks GoSearches | Search Ads Get Info Undo According to sub-divisional officer Sadashiv Padadune, the Central Textile factory fire likely originated from a short circuit. Despite a prompt fire brigade response, inadequate road access impeded their approach, allowing the fire to escalate. The situation was eventually managed by demolishing the building's wall using a JCB, enabling rescue operations and fire control. Powerloom owners' representatives attributed frequent MIDC area fires to inconsistent voltage supply from the power distribution company. They maintained that regular and appropriate voltage supply to MIDC industries could prevent short-circuit-related fire incidents.
