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Time of India
7 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Yedge: Finish river pollution control works without delay
Kolhapur: District collector Amol Yedge directed that projects on controlling Panchaganga river pollution in Kolhapur and Ichalkaranji municipal corporations and zilla parishad areas should be done on time. Yedge held a review meeting on the Panchaganga river pollution on Tuesday. He instructed action be taken against those responsible for delays in STP drainage line, and pumping station works in both cities and zilla parishad areas. "To monitor measures, a review meeting will be held on the second Monday of every month at the collector's office. Department heads are to visit project sites and hold regular meetings with company representatives. Since the Panchaganga pollution is linked to public health, completing the measures swiftly with no delays is a must," said Yedge. He directed that water purification processes be completed before supplying drinking water and sewage treatment projects must be finished within the stipulated time. For industrial areas and sugar factories, he instructed holding meetings before, during, and after the sugar cane crushing season to issue strict guidelines and take action against non-compliance. "The joint sewage treatment project should be upgraded, and the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation must complete Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) project on time," he said.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Could explore agreements to enhance production quality, elevate Kolhapuri chappals to international stage: Prada team tells Kolhapur collector
Kolhapur: A team of technical experts from Italian fashion brand Prada visited Chappal Line, renowned for its Kolhapuri chappal shops, on their second day in Kolhapur on Wednesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Prada's technical team also met with Kolhapur district collector Amol Yedge. According to details released by the district administration, the delegation expressed that the company might explore agreements at various levels to enhance production quality and elevate footwear to the international stage in the future. "Any collaborations or steps forward would be communicated to the district administration and relevant industry and producer associations after decisions at the company's board meeting," the team told Yedge, as stated in the statement. During the meeting, Yedge provided comprehensive information on ongoing projects related to Kolhapuri chappals. He emphasised that Kolhapuri chappals are not only traditional Indian footwear with deep historical ties to Kolhapur, but also symbolise local artisans' skill and form part of the region's cultural heritage. He shared details about other traditional Kolhapuri items such as Kolhapuri saaj and Thushi jewellery. "This visit marks a significant step after recent controversy over cultural appropriation, with Prada now acknowledging the origins of the Kolhapuri chappal and exploring possibilities for ethical collaborations with local artisans," read the statement. Earlier, the experts interacted with shop operators and customers, assessing the quality of the footwear. The team was led by Paolo Tiveron, director of the men's technical and production department (footwear division). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The team included Daniele Contu, pattern-making manager of the division, and two external consultants, Andrea Pollastrelli and Roberto Pollastrelli. Lalit Gandhi, president of the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, said: "We are hopeful that during the next visit, slated in Aug, deals will be made. We found that Prada wants to check whether the artisans can make the chappals of the quality and standard they desire. Not just Prada, other companies may also look for collaboration with the Kolhapuri chappal artisans."
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
No forced changes at Panhala Fort: District collector
Kolhapur: District Collector Amol Yedge reassured the residents of Panhala Fort that the fort's nomination for Unesco World Heritage status will not lead to forced evictions or sudden regulatory changes. Addressing a public meeting held at the Panhala Municipal Council hall in Mayur Baug on Friday, Yedge clarified that no new laws would be imposed. The implementation will follow existing regulations of the Archaeological Department and will be done with the cooperation of the local people. This meeting was organised in response to concerns raised by fort residents, who had earlier boycotted a similar session at the District Collectorate, insisting the discussion be held at the fort. Responding positively, the administration had arranged the Friday meeting on-site. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo During the meeting, locals raised several doubts about the implications of the Unesco nomination. Questions included whether water supply tanks and telecom towers would be removed, if houses and shops within 100 metres would be cleared, and whether government offices and businesses would be relocated. District Collector Yedge addressed each concern, firmly stating that existing archaeological rules will remain unchanged, and no settlements or offices will be displaced. Regarding telecom towers and water tanks, he acknowledged the observations made by a Unesco advisory member and said that the administration is exploring suitable alternatives. Any decisions will be made with full transparency and public involvement. He urged citizens not to believe in rumours and assured them that their interests would be protected throughout the process. Other key officials present during the meeting included Sub-Divisional Officer Sameer Shingte, Archaeological Conservation Assistant Babasaheb Jangle, Tehsildar Madhavi Shinde-Jadhav, Group Development Officer Sonali Madkar, former Mayor Asif Mokashi and Panhala Municipal Council Chief Officer Chetan Kumar Mali. The meeting saw active participation from local leaders and a large number of residents. Kolhapur: District Collector Amol Yedge reassured the residents of Panhala Fort that the fort's nomination for Unesco World Heritage status will not lead to forced evictions or sudden regulatory changes. Addressing a public meeting held at the Panhala Municipal Council hall in Mayur Baug on Friday, Yedge clarified that no new laws would be imposed. The implementation will follow existing regulations of the Archaeological Department and will be done with the cooperation of the local people. This meeting was organised in response to concerns raised by fort residents, who had earlier boycotted a similar session at the District Collectorate, insisting the discussion be held at the fort. Responding positively, the administration had arranged the Friday meeting on-site. During the meeting, locals raised several doubts about the implications of the Unesco nomination. Questions included whether water supply tanks and telecom towers would be removed, if houses and shops within 100 metres would be cleared, and whether government offices and businesses would be relocated. District Collector Yedge addressed each concern, firmly stating that existing archaeological rules will remain unchanged, and no settlements or offices will be displaced. Regarding telecom towers and water tanks, he acknowledged the observations made by a Unesco advisory member and said that the administration is exploring suitable alternatives. Any decisions will be made with full transparency and public involvement. He urged citizens not to believe in rumours and assured them that their interests would be protected throughout the process. Other key officials present during the meeting included Sub-Divisional Officer Sameer Shingte, Archaeological Conservation Assistant Babasaheb Jangle, Tehsildar Madhavi Shinde-Jadhav, Group Development Officer Sonali Madkar, former Mayor Asif Mokashi and Panhala Municipal Council Chief Officer Chetan Kumar Mali. The meeting saw active participation from local leaders and a large number of residents.
