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
