Bhandara Nagar Parishad developing 9 more parks Nagpur: Bhandara Nagar Parishad is developing nine additional parks in addition to the three that already exist, according to information shared with the Legislative Council by the state government. MLC Dr Parinay Fuke raised questions about the condition of parks in Bhandara city and the maintenance of the Ravvanwadi lake area. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde confirmed that nine new open plots are being developed with features such as benches, children’s equipment, walking tracks, drinking water facilities, and seating for senior citizens. A special scheme allocated Rs 1 crore for the park development project. The three existing parks are maintained using funds from the Nagar Parishad. Three security guards have been deployed for cleanliness and crowd management at the parks. The parks department employs one garden supervisor and two gardeners on permanent service, supported by seven contractual workers for maintenance. Regarding the Ravvanwadi lake area, which is frequently associated with Bhandara’s parks, Shinde clarified that it falls under the jurisdiction of the Ravvanwadi Gram Panchayat and is managed by the Forest Department. A Rs 19.60 crore tourism development project for the area was approved by the Maharashtra Nature Tourism Development Corporation’s 22nd executive committee on February 6, 2024, and the proposal was submitted to the Forest Department for administrative approval on September 22, 2025. No timeline has been provided for the Forest Department’s clearance, the completion of the nine open plots, or the full utilization of the Rs 1 crore sanctioned amount.#eknath_shinde #dr_parinay_fuke #bhandara_nagar_parishad #ravvanwadi_gram_panchayat #maharashtra_nature_tourism_development_corporation
Rs86 Crore of Rs108 Crore Sanctioned for Youth Welfare and Sports Schemes Utilized The Maharashtra Legislative Council was informed on Monday that over Rs86 crore of the Rs108 crore sanctioned for youth welfare, sports, and gymnasium development schemes in several districts has been spent. The districts included Gondia, Yavatmal, Akola, Chandrapur, Nagpur, Washim, and others. MLC Dr Parinay Fuke raised concerns about the status of sports complexes in these areas, questioning whether delays in project completion were due to poor planning and coordination gaps between the sports department, district sports officers, and local bodies. Smt Sunetra Pawar, speaking on behalf of the Deputy Chief Minister, refuted these claims. She stated that the districts had received Rs108.51 crore through District Planning Committees for five specific schemes: youth welfare, gymnasium development, innovative schemes, sports ground development, and social service camps. According to the reply, Rs86.44 crore had been utilized from the allocated funds. However, no district-wise breakdown of expenditures was provided. The response also denied allegations of wasted funds due to incomplete projects and dismissed claims that coordination failures among agencies responsible for sports infrastructure had caused delays. Additionally, no official list of commissioned sports facilities was submitted to the council. The reply emphasized that the funds had been effectively utilized to advance the schemes, though specific details on project progress or completion rates were not disclosed. The discussion highlights ongoing scrutiny of public spending and administrative efficiency in implementing developmental projects.#maharashtra_legislative_council #dr_parinay_fuke #smt_sunetra_pawar #district_planning_committees #youth_welfare
