Mayor Pushes for Swift Silt Clearance Ahead of Monsoon Nagpur: Mayor Neeta Thakre on Tuesday directed officials to ensure immediate removal of silt extracted during desilting operations, warning that delays could lead to drains becoming clogged again before the monsoon season. During a review of pre-monsoon works in the Surendragad area, Thakre emphasized that unattended silt could wash back into drains, undermining the purpose of the desilting efforts. She also highlighted the need for improved coordination between elected representatives and civic authorities to complete the work on time. Thakre conducted inspections at multiple sites, including ongoing divider and traffic diversion projects at Bhandewadi Plot and a garden initiative near the Sheetla Mata temple on Umred Road, opposite the EPFO office. At Bhandewadi Plot, where flyover construction and traffic diversions are underway, residents of Bapunagar and Makode Layout have experienced significant traffic disruptions. The mayor instructed officials to streamline diversion plans and minimize inconvenience for commuters. MLA Mohan Mate and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Lohit Matani, who were present during the inspection, also proposed measures to enhance traffic flow. Later, Thakre reviewed a plantation site near the Sheetla Mata temple, where nearly 1,000 trees—including peepal, neem, and karanj—planted in 2022 have taken root. Praising the initiative, she described it as a successful example of sustained civic effort. Tree officer Amol Chaurpagar provided an update on the project, detailing its progress and impact on the local environment. The mayor’s directive underscores the urgency of addressing drainage issues ahead of the monsoon season, which is critical for preventing waterlogging and ensuring public safety.#mayor_neeta_thakre #surendragad #bhandewadi_plot #sheetla_mata_temple #mla_mohan_mate
Mayor Orders Notice to Contractor Over Unauthorized Tree Cutting in Nagpur Nagpur: Mayor Neeta Thakre has directed the civic administration to issue a formal notice to a contractor accused of unauthorized tree cutting in Surya Nagar, a locality under Prabhag 24. The directive followed a complaint lodged by the Surya Nagar Welfare Society, which alleged that the contractor was engaged in extensive tree felling under the guise of trimming. The society claimed the activity was being carried out without proper authorization, prompting the mayor to take immediate action. Thakre visited the site to assess the situation firsthand. During the inspection, she instructed officials to serve a show-cause notice to the contractor, demanding an explanation for the unauthorized tree cutting. The mayor emphasized the need for accountability, stating that such actions violate municipal regulations and environmental norms. She also ordered the garden department to coordinate with the Kalamna police station to gather details about the vehicle used to transport the cut wood. This step aims to trace the origin of the activity and identify any potential violations. In addition to the legal measures, Thakre mandated that the contractor undertake compensatory plantation work. The order specifies that saplings must be planted in proportion to the age and size of the trees that were cut. This requirement is intended to mitigate the environmental impact of the unauthorized felling and restore the green cover in the area. The mayor’s directive underscores the civic administration’s commitment to enforcing tree protection laws and maintaining ecological balance.#mayor_neeta_thakre #kalamna_police_station #surya_nagar_welfare_society #prabhag_24 #garden_department
Mayor Sets April 30 Deadline for Nullah, Drain Desilting Drive Nagpur: Mayor Neeta Thakre directed officials on Wednesday to accelerate the river and drain desilting drive, emphasizing the need to complete all works by April 30. She urged departments to deploy additional manpower and machinery to meet the deadline. During an inspection, Thakre reviewed efforts to clear silt, garbage, and obstructions from drains, river stretches, and ghats to ensure unimpeded water flow. She stressed the importance of removing blockages to prevent waterlogging during the monsoon season. The mayor spent over seven hours touring various parts of the city to assess the situation firsthand. At Trimurti Nagar, she ordered the removal of encroachments by a mutton market along a drain. Thakre also instructed the solid waste management department and assistant commissioners to intensify public awareness campaigns against dumping garbage into drains and rivers. The mayor, accompanied by municipal commissioner Vipin Itankar and senior officials, conducted an extensive joint inspection across multiple zones, including Laxmi Nagar, Dharampeth, Mangalwari, Ashi Nagar, Lakadganj, Nehru Nagar, Gandhi Bagh, and Hanuman Nagar. The inspection team included deputy mayor Leela Hathibed, standing committee chairperson Shivani Dani Wakhare, ruling party leader Narendra Borkar, health committee chairperson Manisha Atkare, additional commissioner Vasumana Pant, chief engineer Manoj Talewar, and other officials. Thakre expressed concern over the spread of water hyacinth in river stretches near Ambazari crematorium and Vivekanand Memorial, instructing officials to take immediate remedial measures. At Gorewada lake, she ordered steps to stop sewage inflow near the Chhath Puja site.#nagpur #mayor_neeta_thakre #municipal_commissioner_vipin_itankar #trimurti_nagar #gorewada_lake
