After the regime change, the Eknath Shinde-led government stopped all the works sanctioned by the previous government. On Thursday, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is also the District Guardian Minister, announced the cancellation of the state government’s stay and directed the district administration to expedite the process of development works.
Fadnavis, presiding over the first review meeting of the DPC, also rejected the plea of the authorities for an extension of at least four months (after the end of the year) to complete the developments affected by the moratorium.
Of the Rs 858.7 crore allocated by the MVA government, Rs 221 crore has been earmarked for various works. 4.35 crore has been disbursed till the end of August, 2022.
The Deputy Chief Minister praised the administration of Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Hospital (IGGMCH) and Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for their service during the Covid-19 pandemic. He also announced to provide additional funds for two medical institutions.
He expressed concern over quoting of less than 30% of the estimates by the contractors for several civil works resulting in substandard works. Fadnavis said that from now onwards the concerned officers who sanction the work will be held accountable. He also asked the officials to conduct a study of women self-help groups from the palace and provide financial assistance.
‘Unauthorized constructions will be investigated’
“Soon, steps will be taken to legalize illegal constructions in the metro area subject to court orders. The implementation of Gunthewadi in the metro area is in progress. But the survey will be done without any haste. Adequate care will be taken to ensure that illegal construction is not encouraged,” Fadnavis told media persons after the DPC meeting.
key takeaways
In addition to the Zilla Parishad, a new authority will be formed for the development of roads in rural areas.
* 43,000 slum dwellers will get ownership rights, which will give them credit facilities and benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
Instructions to strengthen solid waste and waste water management system in village panchayats
* The Fadnavis-led government had announced Rs 100 crore and Rs 40 crore was also released for Deekshabhoomi. But, in the last two and a half years, the previous government did not spend even a single rupee.