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Nirupam demands arrest of all accused involved in Gudi Padwa scuffle
Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam met Mumbai Police officials on Wednesday, demanding the arrest of all individuals involved in the Gudi Padwa procession clash in Mumbai, reported the PTI. He accused Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Sunil Prabhu of pressuring the police to avoid arresting the accused, according to the PTI. "Over 100 people were involved in the attack, but just nine to ten individuals have been named in the FIR. So far, only three arrests have been made," said the former MP after meeting officials of the Kurar Police Station in Malad, reported PTI. Sanjay Nirupam stated that the police informed him about changing the investigating officer in the case to ensure a fair probe, the PTI reported. Nirupam said that the police informed him that more arrests will be made in the next two-three days. A scuffle broke out between groups belonging to two different communities during a Gudi Padwa (Marathi New Year) procession in the Pathanwadi locality of Kurar in Malad (west) on March 30. Two men were travelling in an auto-rickshaw carrying a saffron flag near a place of worship when a group of people thrashed them. The assault led to a scuffle between the two groups. A group of men had allegedly thrashed two men travelling in an autorickshaw carrying a saffron flag near a mosque while the Gudi Padwa procession was underway, following which a scuffle broke out between the two groups, triggering tensions in the area. Police reached the scene and brought the situation under control, an official had earlier stated. Police have booked nine people involved in the incident. The incident had triggered tensions in the area. Reacting to the incident, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam demanded that the houses of those involved in the incident who tried to engineer "riots" on Sunday should be bulldozed. "Houses of those 'jihadis' who tried to engineer riots on Sunday and attacked Hindu boys should be bulldozed," Sanjay Nirupam stated, warning of protests outside the Kurar police station if the authorities failed to act, reported PTI. (With inputs from PTI)
02 April,2025 11:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
MHADA to launch affordable healthcare initiative in 34 residential colonies
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) on Wednesday announced that it will launch an affordable healthcare to the public in 34 residential colonies, an official statement said. The initiative, called "Aapla Davakhana," will offer low-cost medical services to residents in 34 MHADA residential colonies across Mumbai, it said. It further said that the project was launched following the directive of Eknath Shinde, the State Housing Minister, with the goal of offering accessible healthcare to the common people. In partnership with One Rupee Clinic by Magicdil Health for All, MHADA aims to provide essential healthcare services at very affordable rates. It said that under the programme, the Mumbai board of MHADA will implement the Aapla Davakhana scheme in 34 residential colonies falling under its jurisdiction. In order to facilitate this initiative, MHADA has entered into an understanding with Magicdil Health for All, a private organisation operating One Rupee Clinic. The understanding was formalised today at MHADA’s headquarters in Bandra, in the presence of Sanjeev Jaiswal, IAS, VP and CEO, MHADA; Milind Borikar, Chief Officer, MHADA Mumbai board; Vandana Suryawanshi, Joint Chief Officer; Anil Wankhede, Deputy CEO; along with Dr. Rahul Ghule, Dr. Amol Ghule and Dr. Mohan Nagargoje of One Rupee Clinic. The statement said that through this initiative, necessary medical services will be made available to residents at affordable rates. General consultations will be provided for a nominal fee of one rupee, while diagnostic services such as blood testing and blood sugar checks will be offered at a minimal cost of ten rupees. MHADA will allot 400 square feet of space within each designated residential colony to facilitate the functioning of these clinics. These services will be extended not only to MHADA residents but also to the general public, it said. The Aapla Davakhana clinics will be set up in MHADA colonies situated in Colaba, Cuffe Parade, Chembur, Pantnagar-Ghatkopar, Kannamwar Vikhroli, Mahavir Nagar Kandivali, Pratiksha Nagar in Sion, Antop Hill-Wadala, Adarsh Nagar-Oshiwara, Santacruz Andheri, Bandra, Juhu, Kurla, Mankhurd, Mahim, Kandivali and Borivali, the official statement said.
02 April,2025 11:13 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Mumbai local train services on Harbour line delayed due to technical snag
Mumbai local train services on Harbour line were on Wednesday delayed by about 30 minutes due to a technical snag at the Wadala Road Station. The delays caused several trains to line up one after the other, further exacerbating the situation for commuters. Commuters complained that for nearly an hour there were no trains to travel and the situation at Kurla station was chaotic. The railway commuters also complained of smoke coming from the train, leading to a panic situation for a few minutes. Commuters faced a chaotic scene at Kurla Station as Harbour Line trains were delayed by 30 minutes due to a technical snag at Wadala Road. With no trains for nearly an hour, panic spread, especially after smoke was seen coming from one of the trains. Via: @rajtoday… pic.twitter.com/izeZOI4zV6 — Mid Day (@mid_day) April 2, 2025 A Central Railway spokesperson confirmed the incident and said, "CSMT - Panvel local train CSMT (Departure at 6.57 pm) on the Harbour Line was detained at Wadala Road station from 19.27 to 19.40 hrs. due to wheel lock in unit no. 4 of one coach. The rake was withdrawn and empty rake was sent to Kurla yard."
02 April,2025 09:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
BMC imposes 200 per cent Property Tax penalty on 3,343 illegal properties
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to impose 200 per cent Property Tax as a penalty on 3,343 illegal properties in Mumbai, the officials said on Wednesday. The civic body's decision aims to generate a revenue of Rs 392.28 crores with the recovery of the penalties, they said. However, BMC has only managed to recover Rs 12 crores in this financial year. As per Section 152(A) of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, a provision allows the imposition of a 200% penalty on Property Tax for unauthorized constructions. Whenever BMC demolished or took action against these illegal constructions, penalty notices were issued to the property owners. Despite these efforts, the civic body has not been able to recover Rs 379.90 crores in the financial year 2024-25. "We focused on tracking down large defaulters with unpaid dues, which delayed this recovery action. But now that we have met our Property Tax target for the year, we can focus on collecting these penalties," said a BMC official. In a record achievement, the BMC has collected a total of Rs 6,388 crore in Property Tax for the fiscal year 2024-25, the highest amount since 2010. The amount surpassed the civic body's target of Rs 6,200 crore. However, significant penalties remain unpaid in various wards. The highest penalty is due in the G South ward, which includes areas like Dadar, Mahim, and Dharavi. The BMC has recovered Rs 3.27 crores, but Rs 205.83 crores are still pending. In the H West ward, which covers Bandra, Santacruz, and Khar West, the BMC has recovered only Rs 4.66 crores, with Rs 96.02 crores remaining unpaid. Penalties collected between April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025: Area Properties Fine Imposed Collected Pending Dues City 977 238.34 crore 4.58 crore 233.76 crore Western Suburbs 1,672 126.58 crore 6.56 crore 120.02 crore Eastern Suburbs 694 27.37 crore 1.25 crore 26.12 crore
02 April,2025 09:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Upload execution status of 100-day action plan by May 1: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed government departments to upload the execution status of the 100-day action plan on the official portal by May 1, reported the PTI. CM Devendra Fadnavis had unveiled a 100-day transformation programme for Maharashtra in December to ensure transparency, accountability and swiftness in the administration. The Mahayuti government will complete 100 days in office on April 14. Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday that secretaries of 26 departments attended a review meeting chaired by him. "Out of 938 action points, 411 have been accomplished so far which is 44 per cent (execution), while 16 per cent are lagging and 40 per cent are in final stages,' he told reporters, adding that a review meeting of 22 departments will be held on Thursday, according to the PTI. The CM said he directed departmental secretaries to finish the task by May 1 and upload details of the execution of action points and reasons for the delay and non-execution. "The action points are rated by the Quality Council of India', CM Fadnavis added. Against the backdrop of the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's (MNS) campaign for speaking in Marathi in banks and other establishments, the chief minister said, "It is not wrong to emphasise the use of spoken Marathi. However, no one should take the law into their hands or strict action will follow," as per the PTI. Speaking on the Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case, the CM said the investigation is being taken to its logical conclusion. "A charge sheet was already filed. The prosecution will now focus on ensuring strict punishment to the accused," he said, the news agency reported. Earlier, in February, CM Fadnavis, along with two Deputy Chief Ministers, Ekanth Shinde and Ajit Pawar, chaired the meeting to review the progress of the plan. It was in this meeting that the CM praised the departments who have done an excellent job in achieving the goals. Last year in December, CM Fadnavis had chaired the meeting to give an action plan for the coming 100 days. “The CM has mentioned that departments scoring less than 40 percent marks will be taken into negative consideration,” the statement issued by CM Fadnavis’s office mentioned. Besides CM Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, the meeting was attended by senior IAS officers, including Sujata Saunik, chief secretary of Maharashtra. (with PTI inputs)
02 April,2025 07:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Bhiwandi Nizampur civic body introduces QR code-based complaint redressal system
The Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNCMC) in Thane district of Maharashtra has introduced a quick response (QR) code-based smart grievance redressal system for citizens, the officials said on Wednesday, reported the PTI. The decision is part of the civic body's efforts to provide transparent and efficient governance to citizens, they said. The initiative aims to provide citizens with a seamless mechanism to register complaints from the comfort of their homes and track the progress of their grievances in real-time, an official release said on Wednesday, according to the PTI. Under the system, residents can register civic complaints by scanning a QR code provided by Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation with their smartphones without visiting the corporation offices and track the status of their submissions, the officials said. The new system aligns with the promise made by the administrator and commissioner of BNCMC Anmol Sagar while presenting the budget for the year 2025-26. He had assured citizens that the municipal administration would focus on a more transparent and dynamic approach. In continuation of this commitment, the QR code-based grievance redressal system has been launched under the 'Sukar Jeevanman' initiative as part of the 100-day action plan programme. Key features of the smart grievance redressal system are ease of complaint registration, user-friendly platform, one-time registration, systematic tracking and escalation and accountability measures, the release said, according to the PTI. "The launch of the system marks a significant advancement in the way municipal grievances are handled in Bhiwandi. By leveraging digital technology, the BNCMC aims to eliminate bureaucratic delays, reduce citizen inconvenience, and ensure a more responsive governance framework," it said, the PTI reported. Thane civic body collects Rs 810 crore in property tax The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has collected Rs 810 crore in property tax, achieving 95 per cent of its target, the civic officials said on Tuesday, reported the PTI. The property tax collection has increased by Rs 108 crore from Rs 702 crore the civic body collected in 2023-24, the official said. Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao expressed gratitude to taxpayers and credited the efficient digital payment options and planned tax collection efforts, according to the PTI. The Thane civic body had set a target of collecting Rs 850 crore in property tax and achieved 95 per cent of taxes. The property tax payments were made available via online links, direct debit, credit/debit cards, cheques, and ATMs, and the civic body had set up 21 collection centres, including special mobile van camps in housing societies, as per the PTI. Public appeals through SMS reminders, auto-rickshaw campaigns, and social media also helped in the process, the official said, adding that warrants, property seizures, and service interruptions were issued to defaulters. The official said the Majiwada-Manpada administrative ward topped the list in tax collection with Rs 246.14 crore. "The efforts of the civic body in Maharashtra's Thane city resulted in collecting Rs 810 crore in property tax for the fiscal 2024-25, achieving 95 per cent of its target," an official said. (with PTI inputs)
02 April,2025 06:28 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Disha Salian case: HC directs registry to move plea to Justice Kotwal’s bench
On Wednesday, the Bombay High Court directed its registry department to place before an appropriate bench the petition filed by Satish Salian, father of former celebrity manager Disha Salian, seeking a CBI probe into his daughter's death and an FIR against MLA Aaditya Thackeray. The plea came up for a hearing before a division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Neela Gokhale. Salian's lawyers highlighted that the petition pertains to crimes against women, and the assignment is related to the division bench headed by Justice Sarang Kotwal. The court then directed the HC's registry department to take steps to place the petition before that bench. Salian had last month filed a petition in HC seeking a fresh probe into the mysterious circumstances under which she was found dead in June 2020. Satish Salian stated that the petition urged the HC to register a First Information Report against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and transfer the probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). As per PTI, the plea alleged that Disha Salian was brutally raped and murdered, and subsequently there was a politically-orchestrated cover-up to protect certain influential people. The petitioner initially believed that the probe conducted by the city police was genuine but has learnt that it was a cover-up, the plea stated. "The Mumbai police hastily closed the death as a case of suicide or accidental death without taking into account forensic evidence, circumstantial proof and eyewitness testimonies," the plea stated, reported PTI. Disha Salian died on June 8, 2020, after falling off the 14th floor of a residential building in suburban Malad. The city police had then registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) case. Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his apartment in suburban Bandra on June 14, 2020. While the city police initially stated it was a case of suicide, the case was handed over to the CBI later. The CBI last month submitted a closure report in the case. Disha Salian case: What really happened that night? Disha Salian’s father has called for a re-investigation into her death, deepening the mystery around the celebrity manager. Sunday mid-day brings you an explainer Disha Salian was a 28-year-old celebrity talent manager. She had an impressive portfolio, representing Bollywood actors Sushant Singh Rajput, Varun Sharma, Prachi Desai and Bharti Singh among others. On the night of June 8, 2020, the 28-year-old Salian allegedly fell to her death from the 12th floor of her fiancé Rohan Rai’s apartment at Jankalyan Nagar in Malvani, Malad West. She is survived by her parents, Vasanti and Satish Salian. Rai and Salian first met in 2013 after he moved to Mumbai from Delhi. He was a model. In 2017, the couple got engaged at Salian’s parents’ home in central Mumbai. In 2018, Rai bought a two-bedroom apartment in the Malad high-rise, where they moved in together. On June 6, 2020, Salian’s college friend, Himanshu Shikre, who lived nearby, visited Rai’s apartment. The following day, Salian and her childhood friend Indraneel Vaidya, whose birthday was on May 25, had a joint birthday celebration at the Rai-Salian home. Salian’s birthday was on May 26. The gathering included Shikre, Vaidya, Resha Padwal and another friend, Deep Ajmera. Despite the lockdown, the friends held on to the tradition of celebrating their birthdays together. On June 7, all six of them partied. That night, Shikre, Padwal, Vaidya, and Ajmera stayed over at Rai’s apartment. The group decided to extend the celebrations to the next day, June 8. Most of June 8 was spent attending work calls. At day’s end, they started drinking and ordered pizzas. The party was in full swing eventually, with music and dancing too. Around 11 pm, Salian received a FaceTime call from her close friend Ankita, who lived in London. Salian moved to her bedroom, away from the noise. Their conversation lasted 70 minutes while the party continued in the living room. Rai said in a 2022 interview that by the end of the call, Salian was emotional. By this time, everyone seemed to be high. The friends checked on Salian, but she was in the bathroom. They returned to the living room. A few minutes later, they looked for her again but in vain. The bathroom door was open. They looked for her in the house but could not find her. They noticed after a few minutes that the sliding windows of the master bedroom were open. When Rai peeped out, he saw her lifeless below. The friends took her to hospital where she was declared dead, though some reports claimed that she was alive when found. The case was in the news for a few days since Salian was well-known because of her celebrity connections, and the nature of the death shocked many. Conjecture, gossip and social media posts added theory upon theory. The Mumbai police registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) at that time. (With inputs from PTI)
02 April,2025 05:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Thane Municipal Corporation collects Rs 149 crore in water bill dues for 2024-25
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has collected Rs 148.95 crore in water bill payments for the financial year 2024-25, marking an increase of Rs 15 crore compared to the previous year, the officials said on Wednesday. The officials said that the Thane Water Supply Department’s proactive approach resulted in a last-day collection surge of around Rs 7 crore. According to an official TMC statement, the target for water bill collection in 2024-25 was Rs 225 crore, comprising Rs 147 crore from current bills and Rs 78 crore from arrears. The corporation has so far collected Rs 94.54 crore from current bills and Rs 40.41 crore from arrears. It said that around Rs 14 crore was deposited at the headquarters, bringing the total collection to Rs 148.95 crore. TMC Commissioner Saurabh Rao had instructed the Water Supply Department to maximise collections to meet the financial objectives. In September 2024, Additional Commissioner Sandeep Malvi guided meter readers by setting weekly targets and initiating strict actions against illegal water connections. As a result of these efforts, the collection surpassed the previous year’s figures by Rs 15 crore, according to Deputy Municipal Engineer (Water Supply), Vinod Pawar, an official statement said. It further said that to ensure timely payments, the Water Supply Department disconnected 13,156 water connections over the past year, issued notices to 13,837 consumers, seized 2,374 motor pumps, and sealed 676 pump rooms. The TMC has assured that the recovery drive will persist, with a reassessment of outstanding dues. Consumers failing to clear both current and pending bills will face continuous water disconnections, the statement said. The highest collection was recorded in Majiwada-Manpada, with INR 29.38 crore, followed by Naupada-Kopri, which contributed Rs 18.46 crore. Vartaknagar accounted for Rs 14.57 crore, while Uthalsar collected Rs 11.35 crore. Kalwa recorded a total collection of Rs 16.34 crore, and Wagle contributed Rs 8.43 crore. Lokmanya-Savarkar Nagar’s collection stood at Rs 9.80 crore, whereas Mumbra accounted for Rs 12.14 crore. The collection from Diva was Rs 13.50 crore, while the headquarters-CFC contributed Rs 13.30 crore. Manual commercial bill collections totaled Rs 1.65 crore. The cumulative water bill collection for all zones amounted to Rs 148.95 crore.
02 April,2025 04:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Waqf Amendment: SP leader Abu Azmi criticises bill
Samajwadi Party (SP) Maharashtra President Abu Asim Azmi on Wednesday strongly criticised the Waqf Amendment Bill, claiming that the government was targeting Waqf properties, reported the ANI. The bill which was introduced in Lok Sabha, has drawn severe criticism from various opposition leaders."This government will not do anything in favour of Muslims...They (govt) have their eyes on Waqf properties now. We will oppose this bill," Azmi told ANI.In reaction to the bill's introduction, Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas, the spokesperson of All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), said," Despite all our attempts, if this bill is passed in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, then we will start a nationwide movement against this discriminatory bill."In Madurai, CPI MP D Raja said, "The Left parties, including the CPI, will vote against the bill."Meanwhile, Pyare Khan, the Chairman of the Maharashtra Minority Commission, offered a contrasting view stating that the government was going to give rights to the underprivileged Muslims."Till now, no government has thought about Muslims. If they had thought about it, the condition of Muslims in this country would not have been like this. Now, if the government is going to give the rights to the poor Muslims, then we should welcome it and not oppose it," said Khan. On Wednesday, the Lok Sabha began considering the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which includes suggestions from the Joint Parliamentary Committee that examined the bill tabled in Parliament in August last year. The House also took up the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024, for consideration and passing.Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced both bills for passage in the House. Congress member KC Venugopal accused the government of trying to bulldoze the bill, saying that they had not been given enough time to move their amendments."You are bulldozing the legislation, you need to give time for the amendments, their no time for amendments," he said. Earlier, Rijiju told the media that the bill is in the nation's best interest. "Today is a historic day, and today, the Waqf Amendment Bill will be introduced in the Lok Sabha. This bill is being introduced in the interest of the country. Not only crores of Muslims but the whole country will support it. Those who are opposing it are doing so for political reasons," he said.(With ANI inputs)
02 April,2025 03:28 PM IST | Mumbai
Kunal Kamra row: Mumbai police summon banker who attended show
A banker who attended comedian Kunal Kamra’s contentious show in Mumbai has been summoned as a witness after a case was registered against Kamra over his alleged remarks targeting Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, according to PTI. Police officials clarified on Wednesday that while the banker, who resides in Navi Mumbai, was initially asked to appear, his presence was later deemed unnecessary. However, Kamra took to social media to express regret over the inconvenience caused to the individual, offering to sponsor his next holiday anywhere within India. The comedian also shared a media report stating that the banker was compelled to curtail his vacation after being summoned by the police. According to PTI, on Tuesday, the police denied reports suggesting that members of the audience who attended Kamra’s show had been called in for questioning. However, a senior police official confirmed that a summons had indeed been issued to the banker, who had purchased a ticket for Kamra’s performance via the BookMyShow app. The notice was reportedly sent to his mobile phone on 29th March. As per PTI reports, an FIR was registered against Kamra on 28th March at Khar Police Station following a complaint by Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel. The banker was summoned as police sought to record witness statements relevant to the investigation. Before officially issuing the summons, the investigating officer had contacted the banker and requested him to visit Khar Police Station. However, due to further developments in the case, the police later informed him that his presence was not immediately required. Nevertheless, they indicated that he might be called upon at a later stage should his statement be necessary. Kamra responded to the situation by addressing the banker on social media, stating, "I am deeply sorry for the inconvenience that attending my show has caused you. Please email me so that I can schedule your next vacation anywhere you'd like in India." As per reports, the banker had originally planned to return from his holiday on 6th April but was compelled to come back to Mumbai earlier than expected due to the summons. The case against Kamra originates from a parody song performed during his show in Mumbai. The satirical piece, which allegedly criticised Shinde’s political actions and referred to him as a ‘traitor’, did not explicitly name him. Following the performance, angered Shiv Sena activists vandalised the studio where the show had been recorded. On 28th March, the Madras High Court granted Kamra interim anticipatory bail. Justice Sunder Mohan also issued a notice to Khar Police and scheduled the next hearing for 7th April. (With inputs from PTI)
02 April,2025 02:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra: 15 pc tax rebate for new vehicle if old one is voluntarily scrapped
The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday decided to provide a 15 per cent tax concession to owners who voluntarily scrap their vehicles when purchasing a new one of the same type, reported news agency PTI. A statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said tax concession of 10 per cent will be given to transport vehicles voluntarily scrapped within eight years of registration at a Registered Vehicle Scrappage Facility (RVSF) and to non-transport vehicles voluntarily scrapped within 15 years of registration, reported PTI. A 15 per cent tax concession will be given to transport and non-transport vehicles subject to lump sum tax, said the statement issued after a cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, reported PTI. Whereas, a 15 per cent annual tax concession will be given to vehicles subject to annual tax for the next eight years from the date of registration in the transport category and for non-transport ones for the next 15 years, it said. The Certificate of Deposit received by the owner after scrapping the vehicle at RVSF will be valid for two years for tax concession. This tax concession will be applicable while registering the same type of vehicle -- two-wheeler, three-wheeler or light motor vehicle after purchase. The relief will be available if such a vehicle is scrapped voluntarily within three years from the date of publication of the notification in this regard, the statement said, reported PTI. Maharashtra govt to set up panel on using AI in government offices Meanwhile, the Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved to set up a high-powered committee on using artificial intelligence technology in government and semi-government offices, reported PTI. The council of ministers decided to expand the scope of Maharashtra Research and Vigilance for Enhanced Law Enforcement Ltd (MARVEL), formed in 2024 for using AI in the state police force. MARVEL will assist in implementing AI technology in various government and semi-government offices and protecting official data, the CMO stated, reported PTI. The high-powered panel to be headed by the chief secretary and secretaries of departments will decide on the nature of projects to be handled by MARVEL, reported PTI. The Cabinet also approved the establishment of a 13-member Mining Authority to be headed by the chief minister in Gadchiroli. The Authority will look into managing the main and industrial subsidiary minerals. The government acknowledged the need to foster a favourable industrial environment to set up small and medium industries and ultra mega projects in Gadchiroli to achieve the target of a 1 trillion dollar economy. (With inputs from PTI)
02 April,2025 02:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent