Sanjay Bansode said an international-level sports university is being established at Balewadi in Pune and an expert in the field will be appointed as its vice-chancellor
Sanjay Bansode. Pic/Twitter@BansodeSpeaks
Hattibet tourist spot in Latur district will be brought on the national tourism map, Maharashtra Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Sanjay Bansode said on Sunday, reported news agency PTI.
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He was speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony for development works worth Rs 3.29 crore related to Hattibet or elephants island, a popular tourist spot situated in Udgir tehsil of Latur district.
"Hattibet is the first 'B' grade tourist destination in this district. The caves which are open for tourists will be developed on the lines of Ajanta-Ellora. PWD officials should prepare a development plan after discussing with experts," the minister said, reported PTI.
He said 2023 is being celebrated as the 75th year of the Marathwada Liberation Struggle.
"On Hattibet, Kisan Dal had fought against the Nizam. Besides, a battle had taken place at Ramghat. Work should be done at these important footprints of history," Bansode said.
He said an international-level sports university is being established at Balewadi in Pune and an expert in the field will be appointed as its vice-chancellor, reported PTI.
"To groom players who will win medals in the Olympics, Hariyana like Olympic Bhavan will be built in Maharashtra. An amount of Rs 44 crore has been sanctioned by the government," said Bansode.
He said Khelo India Academy will be set up in Maharashtra.
Meanwhile, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways on Saturday inaugurated a multi-level flyover built at Chandni Chowk in Maharashtra's Pune and said it will address traffic congestion in the city. He also pitched for skybus services here.
While Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was not present at the event, deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar attended the inauguration.
"The main issue of traffic congestion in Pune will be resolved as the bridge constructed here at Chandni Chowk has a total length of 16.98 km. An amount of Rs 865 crore has been spent on this project and now the work on the 2.2-km-long Chandni Chowk interchange has also been completed," Gadkari said.
The internal and external service roads have been aligned with Mumbai-Banglore National Highway, he said.
The Union minister also suggested that the state government develop skybus services in Pune, saying roads in the city have little scope for expansion.
"I advise Ajit Pawar and Chandrakant Patil (higher and technical education minister) to go through a presentation on skybus. These buses have the capacity to carry 250 passengers and they travel above the ground."
During his visit to the city, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar also travelled on the newly launched Pune Metro. He took a ride from Ruby Hall station to Vanaz Metro station.
During his travel, Pawar interacted with a number of passengers, including working professionals, senior citizens and students.
Some of the passengers suggested to the minister that the public transport system be strengthened near the Metro stations. Also, the Metro network should be expanded, they said.
(With inputs from PTI)
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