Thane: With the anointing of MLA Eknath Shinde as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Thane also got its first big chance to lead the state, after which activists and leaders are now hopeful that the pace of several important big ticket infrastructure projects in the district will get some traction. ,
Thane is largely regarded as a hostel district for Mumbai as a large workforce from here travels to the megapolis on a daily basis using existing but saturated options like road and railways. Exploring vast waterways and seeking alternatives such as using metro lines through dense suburbs and providing fast and comfortable travel to and from Mumbai is a dream that can be achieved under Shinde’s leadership.
A staunch Eknath Shinde loyalist and former Thane Mayor Naresh Mhaske said that Shinde has been at the forefront of many transport projects like Thane bypass roads, Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project as well as waterways on tracks and among these important works Some traction can be seen. coming years.
BJP city president and MLC Niranjan Davkhare said the city is in dire need of reforms in the health and education sector and added that they would soon put up a proposal for the same before the government.
Meanwhile, the issue of rehabilitation of residents living in dilapidated and illegal structures across the district is also another issue that needs to be explored with activists who are suggesting to explore these routes. A local resident said, “The initial phase of cluster redevelopment is already in various stages of execution and we are expecting it to gain more momentum and provide a safe place to live for thousands of residents living in hazardous conditions. ”
The issue of drinking water supply continues to be a serious issue across the district, which residents say should also get some solution at the earliest. “Many parts of Thane city especially the developing areas of Ghodbunder Road remain dry and depend on tankers. The situation is no different in other cities of the district as well, after which the CM should resolve the issue at the earliest,” said BJP MLA Sanjay Kelkar.
“An independent dam has always been a pipe dream for the city of Thane and there is an urgent need for a solution to ensure uninterrupted water to the city,” said Davkhare.
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