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CM Uddhav Thackeray Blames Centre For Delay In Dharavi Redevelopment Project
During the Budget Session, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray blamed the centre for the delay in Dharavi's redevelopment project, on March 24. He also emphasised on a budget presented by Finance Minister Ajit Pawar that will redevelop slums in Mumbai. Thackeray further discussed about constructing 300 residences for legislators from the rural areas of the state. He further stated that the party will do everything "in the interest of the… read-more
Tags: CM Uddhav Thackeray, Dharavi, Mumbai, south mumbai, Rural Development
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Dharavi Redevelopment Stuck Due To Centre's Pending Land Transfer: CM Thackeray
Dharavi's redevelopment project is delayed due to the pending land transfer by the Centre. On March 24, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said, "While about Rs 800 crore has been given to Railways, the land is yet to be transferred to us". During the budget speech, CM said FM Ajit Pawar presented budget, which focuses on redevelopment slums, along with 300 residences for legislators in rural area of Mumbai.
Tags: CM Uddhav Thackeray, Dharavi, Mumbai, south mumbai, Rural Development
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Man Arrested For Selling Fake COVID-19 vaccination Certificates: Mumbai
In Mumbai, a man was arrested by the Dharavi Police for selling fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates, who has been identified as Francis Nadar. Reportedly, he sold many fake certificates to people, who were not vaccinated against COVID-19. ''The 36-year-old accused selling fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates for Rs 1,000 has been arrested...on January 5,'' said Pranaya Ashok, Mumbai Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP).
Tags: Police, Dharavi, Fake Certificate, Covid Certificate, Covid Vaccination
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Maharashtra Invites New Bidders to Revamp Dharavi
Maharashtra government on August 27 has decided to invite fresh bids for redeveloping Asia's largest slum, Dharavi. However, this decision will scrap the existing tender, given in 2018, for Dharavi Redevelopment Project. Earlier, the state's Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad had also requested the CM for timely completion of the project. Reportedly, Dharavi residents have opposed the fresh bidding as it may delay the project further.
Tags: Dharavi, Maharashtra , Chief Minister, Housing Minister, Jitendra Awhad
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