Mass Gathering of Residents Marks the Inauguration Ceremony of Public Relation Office and Cultural Bhavan at Airoli

December 23, 2008,

NMMC and Anant Prathisthan’s Cultural Centre and Public relations Office was recently inaugurated at the hands of Thane Guardian Minister Ganesh Naik in Airoli.
A grand rally was organized by Ashtvinayak group’s head and corporator Anant Sutar to welcome Thane Guardian Minister Ganesh Naik in Airoli. The day was to inaugurate a public relations office and cultural Bhavan at Airoli which was inaugurated by Thane Guardian Minister Ganesh Naik. A huge crowd had gathered who stood in silence to pay tribute to the martyrs of the Mumbai terror attack.

Also present was former Mayor Dr. Sandeep Naik, NMMC Standing Committee Chairman Sandeep Naik, Health Committee Chairman Tatya teli, corporator Dyaneshwar Naik, Anant Sutar, corporator M K Madhvi, district executive member G S Patil, corporator kamlatai Patil and others. Addressing the crowd. On the other hand, Thane Guardian Minister Ganesh Naik too praised Anant Sutar for his works.

Thane Guardian Minister Ganesh Naik Assures Senior Citizens of Community Centre in CBD

December 16, 2008

The members of Senior Citizen Association, Belapur are breathing a sigh of relief as finally their demand for a community centre at CBD Belapur seems to be taking form.

It may be recalled that media had aired a report on the issues faced by the members of Senior Citizen Association, Belapur who were threatening to go on an uninterrupted hunger strike before the NMMC headquarters if their demands are not met. The members had demanded that the promise given to them years back of developing a day care centre for them should be fulfilled. That time, speaking to media, members of the association informed us that Thane Guardian Minister Ganesh Naik had assured them on October 1 that the construction activity of the center would begin within two days.

Fulfilling their demands, NMMC last week allotted a 600 sq ft place for these senior citizens. He also informed that Thane Guardian Minister Ganesh Naik had even allotted a place for their office.

Thane Guardian Minister Ganesh Naik Inaugurates Vishnudas Bhave With all New Look

December 15, 2008,
Its good news definitely for all in Navi Mumbai as Vishnudas Bhave auditorium has reopened with a new look. The inaugural ceremony of the all new auditorium was done at the hands of State Excise and Environment Minister Ganesh Naik.
The much awaited renovation work of Vishnudas Bhave auditorium is finally over as the auditorium with an all new look was inaugurated recently. Post the blast in the auditorium, advanced measures have been provided to maintain security for the hundreds of people who come here to watch their favorite dramas and plays. The re-opening ceremony was done at the hands of State Excise and Environment Minister Ganesh Naik. With respect to the security measures taken, special arrangements have been made. 19 CCTVs have been installed at the cost of Rs 4.5 lakhs. The CCTVs have been installed using the corporator funds of NMMC Standing Committee Chairman Sandeep Naik. After the Mumbai terror attacks, Sandeep Naik took the initiative of intensifying the security arrangements at VBA by installing CCTVs with his corporator’s funds. 2 digital video records, three hard disks and 40 LCD monitors have been installed. Also present during the inauguration ceremony was NMMC Commissioner Vijay Nahata, Navi Mumbai Police Commissioner Ramrao Wagh, NMMC Standing Committee Chairman Sandeep Naik and other NMMC officials.

Bhumipujan of Waste Management Project Done in Turbhe Dumping Ground

December 15, 2008,

Prior to the inauguration of Vishnudas Bhave Auditorium, Thane Guardian Minister Ganesh Naik performed the bhumipujan of the Waste Management project at the Turbhe dumping ground. Earlier in the day he also inaugurated the building built for the employees of the Fire brigade department on the day.

There were many fire fighters in Navi Mumbai who did not have a place to stay. NMMC however has provided a residential building for these workers in the Navi Mumbai fire brigade at Belapur. The building was inaugurated recently at the hands of Excise and Environment Minister Ganesh Naik.

Also present, NMMC Commissioner Vijay Nahata informed that around 32 families were given accommodation in this building.

Recycling the waste dumped at the Turbhe dumping ground, NMMC would soon be starting the most advanced method to recycle the waste and reuse it. The inauguration of the same was done at the hands of State Excise and Environment Minister Ganesh Naik. The dump would be recycled under a scientific method and would be used to generate power. Under this project which is estimated at Rs 60 crores, plastic would be recycled to produce diesel and kerosene and the wood would be used for fire which inturn would produce power. Also present during the inauguration ceremony was NMMC Commissioner Vijay Nahata, Navi Mumbai Police Commissioner Ramrao Wagh, NMMC Standing Committee Chairman Sandeep Naik and other NMMC officials.

Thane Guardian Minister Ganesh Naik had initiated the drive to provide Additional FSI Decision to be Taken Before Winter Session

November 6, 2008,

Thane Guardian Minister Ganesh Naik had initiated the drive to provide additional FSI to all the slum-dwellings of Navi Mumbai, developing them into multi-storyed buildings. Speaking to Media the Minister informed that the he would take out the final decision on this prior to the state winter session.

CIDCO which is the planning body of Navi Mumbai failed to provide rehabilitation to the families who were replaced during the development of the city years ago. These families constructed their own houses then and many slums erupted in the city. Standing up for these families and to provide them with legal houses, Thane Guardian Minister Ganesh Naik had demanded to provide additional FSI to slum and gaothan areas. For this purpose, a survey was even conducted in Bonkande village, a report of which was sent to the Chief Minister. This had come as a ray of hope for these families with the Minister stating that the final decision of this would come prior to the state winter session.