Vashi bus terminal's only public toilet a sink hole
Social Worker Kesar Singh, who is also a resident of sector 29 Vashi says, "The urinal for both men and women are in a pathetic condition here. Even if you are passing by here you have to cover your nose to avoid the abominable smell". "The worst part is that this toilet is just next to the bus stand meant for buses moving towards Mumbai and just on its backside is a Gurudwara. Not just commuters but devotees coming here also have to bear with the abominable stink. This is why one hardly ever thinks of using this urinal," he says. "We have approached NMMC to take action against the agency that is responsible to take care of the toilet. Private entities are allowed to charge money to ensure that they maintain the toilets well. Unfortunately, these entities are only interested in making money from thousands of users and not at all interested in keeping the toilets clean and free of stink". — Jaspal Singh Naol |
Monday, December 6, 2010
Vashi bus terminal's only public toilet a sink hole
Solemn tributes paid to 26/11 martyrs
Solemn tributes paid to 26/11 martyrs
Shaheed Naman Va Janjagruti Samiti, NGO Saya, Sarva Dharmiya Vikas Manch, Vashi Gaon and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Smriti Sansthan jointly organized a function to pay tributes to martyrs of terrorist attacks on November, 26 at Shivaji Chowk, Vashi. The event began with speeches by police officials, journalists and others and was followed by candle- lighting.
While saluting the heroes and offering flowers, Raosaheb Sardesai senior police inspector said, "We are proud of the martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the sake of people of our country. May such incidents never happen not only in our country but anywhere in the world" He further informed to the citizens that to ensure that every citizen must be alert and not ignore anything that is suspicious. If any problem, then they must immediately contact the police. Many prominent personalities like Social Worker Professor Kesar Singh, Kishore Biswas, Riyaz Shaik, Senior Journalist Vinod Pradhan, Nagmani Pandey etc were present.
Encroachments by hotels in sectors 9, 10, 17 razed
Encroachments by hotels in sectors 9, 10, 17 razed
Anti-encroachment department, in association with Vashi ward office, demolished encroachments made by hoteliers in sectors 9, 10 and 17. The action has brought relief to pedestrians, who were being deprived of the precious pavement space to walk.
As Vashi is the biggest business node of Navi Mumbai, it has a good number of hotels in each node, especially sectors 9, 10, 17. Due to high footfalls, these hoteliers usually try to utilize every bit of available space outside their hotel by putting up sheds or doing permanent construction work. Subhash Gaikar, Anti-Encroachment Officer, informs "During monsoon time we allow hoteliers to put up small temporary sheds in front of their hotels for the convenience of their customers. This marginal space is being misused by developing permanent sheds with concrete. They have also put up tables and chairs for customers to have food there. This is a violation of the marginal space. We have been receiving complaints from the residents as well from the Vashi Ward office regarding the same and hence we had to undertake demolition.
Gaikar informs, "Initially, we had asked hoteliers to free the encroached space, but as they failed to do so we had to take strict action and thus demolished the encroached area with the help of bulldozer. As a part of our drive with the help of Vashi ward officer Ashok Madhavi we have taken action against Vasundhara Hotel opposite Vashi Railway Station, Parichay Hotel and Navratna Hotel in Sector 17, Shabri and Sanjog Hotel in sector 9 and 10 Vashi and Bhagat Tarachand Hotel in Sanpada". "Vaidehi Hotel was the only one whose proprietors had taken off the shed by themselves when we asked them to. This is an ongoing drive and action will go on against many more such encroachers," says Gaikar. The demolitions have been welcomed by area residents and pedestrians who had to bear with traffic chaos. For years pedestrians were being forced to move on road due to encroachment of footpaths and misuse of marginal space by these hoteliers. “The corporation must now continue with the drive and must also have a vigilance cell to ensure that no such encroachment is allowed to come up in the first place," says T N Ganpathy, a resident of sector 10 Vashi.
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As Vashi is the biggest business node of Navi Mumbai, it has a good number of hotels in each node, especially sectors 9, 10, 17. Due to high footfalls, these hoteliers usually try to utilize every bit of available space outside their hotel by putting up sheds or doing permanent construction work. Subhash Gaikar, Anti-Encroachment Officer, informs "During monsoon time we allow hoteliers to put up small temporary sheds in front of their hotels for the convenience of their customers. This marginal space is being misused by developing permanent sheds with concrete. They have also put up tables and chairs for customers to have food there. This is a violation of the marginal space. We have been receiving complaints from the residents as well from the Vashi Ward office regarding the same and hence we had to undertake demolition.
Gaikar informs, "Initially, we had asked hoteliers to free the encroached space, but as they failed to do so we had to take strict action and thus demolished the encroached area with the help of bulldozer. As a part of our drive with the help of Vashi ward officer Ashok Madhavi we have taken action against Vasundhara Hotel opposite Vashi Railway Station, Parichay Hotel and Navratna Hotel in Sector 17, Shabri and Sanjog Hotel in sector 9 and 10 Vashi and Bhagat Tarachand Hotel in Sanpada". "Vaidehi Hotel was the only one whose proprietors had taken off the shed by themselves when we asked them to. This is an ongoing drive and action will go on against many more such encroachers," says Gaikar. The demolitions have been welcomed by area residents and pedestrians who had to bear with traffic chaos. For years pedestrians were being forced to move on road due to encroachment of footpaths and misuse of marginal space by these hoteliers. “The corporation must now continue with the drive and must also have a vigilance cell to ensure that no such encroachment is allowed to come up in the first place," says T N Ganpathy, a resident of sector 10 Vashi.
Multi-storey parking project on hold for one year
Multi-storey parking project on hold for one year
The much- awaited multi-storey parking project in Vashi has been put on hold, at least for one year, say reports.
Parking problem has been unaddressed for the past many years. Sector 17 has the highest number of commercial offices in the entire Navi Mumbai. Each day lakhs of people come here for some or the other business. Most of them bring in their vehicles but find no proper parking arrangements.
Most of the roads along the footpaths have been declared as Pay and Park. This only gives partial relief to residents who are forced to deal with the traffic chaos that occurs on a daily basis due to this. At many places the allotted Pay and Park areas are even being used as garages for repairing and servicing the vehicles.
The only solution to parking woes was the proposed multi-storey parking from Shivaji Chowk to Arenja Corner. But to the dismay of residents the proposed project has been withheld for more than one year. A source reveals that the proposed project depends on the development of a storm water drain along this stretch.Digamber Deshpande an engineer with Tandon and Associates, consultant with NMMC informs, "NMMC had proposed a project for redevelopment of all storm water drains of Navi Mumbai under JNNURM. Technically it has received approval, but due to lack of funds from Centre, the proposed project is expected to take off only by next financial year".He adds, "The proposed project is meant for strengthening and beautification of storm water drain. Once that is done NMMC is expected to take up the said project of multi-storey parking".
Hence residents and visitors to Vashi will have to wait at least for one more year for the multi-storey parking project to come up.
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Parking problem has been unaddressed for the past many years. Sector 17 has the highest number of commercial offices in the entire Navi Mumbai. Each day lakhs of people come here for some or the other business. Most of them bring in their vehicles but find no proper parking arrangements.
Most of the roads along the footpaths have been declared as Pay and Park. This only gives partial relief to residents who are forced to deal with the traffic chaos that occurs on a daily basis due to this. At many places the allotted Pay and Park areas are even being used as garages for repairing and servicing the vehicles.
The only solution to parking woes was the proposed multi-storey parking from Shivaji Chowk to Arenja Corner. But to the dismay of residents the proposed project has been withheld for more than one year. A source reveals that the proposed project depends on the development of a storm water drain along this stretch.Digamber Deshpande an engineer with Tandon and Associates, consultant with NMMC informs, "NMMC had proposed a project for redevelopment of all storm water drains of Navi Mumbai under JNNURM. Technically it has received approval, but due to lack of funds from Centre, the proposed project is expected to take off only by next financial year".He adds, "The proposed project is meant for strengthening and beautification of storm water drain. Once that is done NMMC is expected to take up the said project of multi-storey parking".
Hence residents and visitors to Vashi will have to wait at least for one more year for the multi-storey parking project to come up.
Nod to Navi Mumbai Airport brings cheer
Nod to Navi Mumbai Airport brings cheer
The green signal from the Union ministry of Environment for the airport project at Navi Mumbai has brought cheer to residents who expect that it would fuel overall development of the city.
The only alternative relief to congested Mumbai Airport was the proposed airport in Navi Mumbai but for the past many years the project was held up because of environmental clearance for its development plan. An alternative development plan was prepared by CIDCO to ensure that the project does not cause any environmental loss.
Considering all the factors Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh finally nod to the project. The news was greeted with bursting of crackers and playing of bands being played in presence of MLA Sandeep Naik, Mayor Sagar Naik, Deputy Mayor Bharat Nakhate and more than 200 residents. Sandeep Naik said, "It is expected that this airport will generate new job opportunities in the field of hospitality as the city is tuning into a focus area for the hospitality industry".
Uma Ghosh, one of the residents says, "We had been awaiting such a project for the past many years and we had shifted from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai to receive the best of services. With the airport next door we will be able to move globally and will not have to waste two-three hours in traffic chaos to reach Mumbai airport."
Mohan Gurnani, director, Moraj Building Concepts says, "This news has brought great cheer to real estate investors who had invested their money in big projects in and around the airport land. They are now planning to initiate their projects with high hopes".
Ketan Patel, director, Akshar Developers says, "Now, many new projects of Housing and Hospitality will be initiated and the airport will also help Navi Mumbai turn into a financial hub in future as will also be of great benefit for the proposed Special Economic Zone in Navi Mumbai".
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The only alternative relief to congested Mumbai Airport was the proposed airport in Navi Mumbai but for the past many years the project was held up because of environmental clearance for its development plan. An alternative development plan was prepared by CIDCO to ensure that the project does not cause any environmental loss.
Considering all the factors Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh finally nod to the project. The news was greeted with bursting of crackers and playing of bands being played in presence of MLA Sandeep Naik, Mayor Sagar Naik, Deputy Mayor Bharat Nakhate and more than 200 residents. Sandeep Naik said, "It is expected that this airport will generate new job opportunities in the field of hospitality as the city is tuning into a focus area for the hospitality industry".
Uma Ghosh, one of the residents says, "We had been awaiting such a project for the past many years and we had shifted from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai to receive the best of services. With the airport next door we will be able to move globally and will not have to waste two-three hours in traffic chaos to reach Mumbai airport."
Mohan Gurnani, director, Moraj Building Concepts says, "This news has brought great cheer to real estate investors who had invested their money in big projects in and around the airport land. They are now planning to initiate their projects with high hopes".
Ketan Patel, director, Akshar Developers says, "Now, many new projects of Housing and Hospitality will be initiated and the airport will also help Navi Mumbai turn into a financial hub in future as will also be of great benefit for the proposed Special Economic Zone in Navi Mumbai".
‘Silence zone’ or Sound zone, people don't know
‘Silence zone’ or Sound zone, people don't know
Even in the bustling city of Navi Mumbai, the need for Silence Zone cannot be ignored. But surprisingly, the city was not having a single Silence Zone around educational, social, religious institutions, hospitals etc.
Following persistent demand from our readers, Cityplus took up the issue with all concerned authorities from Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation to Police Department to Traffic police. And within two months around 35 spots were declared as Silence Zones. This decision welcomed by all concerned institutions whose office-bearers were running from pillar to post for the convenience.
Vijay Patil Assistant Commissioner of Police (Traffic) informs, "As the sound pollution is rising day by day its impact is being felt on the mental and physical health of residents. We have declared 30 spots in the year 2009 as 'Silence Zones'. Use of vehicular horns, loudspeakers and bursting of crackers are banned in these zones. We have also installed sound barrier gadgets at many spots to curb the problem. Anyone found violating the rules would be penalized as per the law. But declaration of Silence Zone does not ensure compliance, unless it is enforced. Mahaveer Bhai Jain, member of the Jain Association of Youth says, "We were really happy to know that such a wonderful step has been taken but very soon we realized that our problems are far from over. Honking continues to disturb us the way it used to earlier".
Social worker Inderjeet Singh says, "In front of MGM Hospital there is a board of Silence Zone. But motorists do not shy away from honking here. May be they read the sign as Sound Zone and not Silence Zone".
A motorist when asked why he honked in front of the hospital, says sagely, "People coming out from hospital are usually tense or depressed. Hence they may not notice vehicles and the possibility of accidents increases. So to ensure that nothing unfortunate happens, we have to honk."
Similarly, if one stands in front of the Navi Mumbai Sports Association (NMSA) near Sacred Heart High School there is another reason for violation. As there are three roads in front of NMSA gate, motorists coming from either side are seen honking. "There is no traffic signal here and as one can't see an oncoming vehicle, there is a need to honk. The only solution is to have a traffic signal here," says a motorist.
—Jaspal Singh Naol
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Following persistent demand from our readers, Cityplus took up the issue with all concerned authorities from Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation to Police Department to Traffic police. And within two months around 35 spots were declared as Silence Zones. This decision welcomed by all concerned institutions whose office-bearers were running from pillar to post for the convenience.
Vijay Patil Assistant Commissioner of Police (Traffic) informs, "As the sound pollution is rising day by day its impact is being felt on the mental and physical health of residents. We have declared 30 spots in the year 2009 as 'Silence Zones'. Use of vehicular horns, loudspeakers and bursting of crackers are banned in these zones. We have also installed sound barrier gadgets at many spots to curb the problem. Anyone found violating the rules would be penalized as per the law. But declaration of Silence Zone does not ensure compliance, unless it is enforced. Mahaveer Bhai Jain, member of the Jain Association of Youth says, "We were really happy to know that such a wonderful step has been taken but very soon we realized that our problems are far from over. Honking continues to disturb us the way it used to earlier".
Social worker Inderjeet Singh says, "In front of MGM Hospital there is a board of Silence Zone. But motorists do not shy away from honking here. May be they read the sign as Sound Zone and not Silence Zone".
A motorist when asked why he honked in front of the hospital, says sagely, "People coming out from hospital are usually tense or depressed. Hence they may not notice vehicles and the possibility of accidents increases. So to ensure that nothing unfortunate happens, we have to honk."
Similarly, if one stands in front of the Navi Mumbai Sports Association (NMSA) near Sacred Heart High School there is another reason for violation. As there are three roads in front of NMSA gate, motorists coming from either side are seen honking. "There is no traffic signal here and as one can't see an oncoming vehicle, there is a need to honk. The only solution is to have a traffic signal here," says a motorist.
—Jaspal Singh Naol
Development works as per contractors' convenience?
Development works as per contractors' convenience?
Development works are a must for each city to provide the best services to its residents. Even though they are welcome but residents expect minimum inconvenience because of them.
In the months of March-April, redevelopment and concretisation of road from Shivaji Chowk to Arenja Corner was taken up by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) and now it is being done on the opposite lane. The work had then created a great problem for not only residents of sectors 16 and 17 but also affected all Navi Mumbaikars. The reason was simple. This is the link road for all buses coming from Thane, Kalyan, Mumbra, Nerul, CBD Belapur, Kharghar, Kalamboli and Panvel to enter Vashi and move towards Koper Khairane, Ghansoli, Airoli and Mumbai. Each day more than 200 buses use this stretch at least three times a day and lakhs of working people travel through buses on a daily basis to earn their livelihoods.
This stretch is along Sector 17 of Vashi, which is also known as District Business Centre. Thousands of people have to use the temporary bus stop on busy Palm Beach Road.
Moreover at the perpendicular side of the road there is St Lawrence High School and just at a distance of 25 meters is the KBP College. Till now there was no problem as it was vacation time. From this week, vacations are going to end and the rush of children will start. These kids would now be facing the danger of crossing the busy Palm Beach Road.
Social Worker Inderjeet Singh, "This road has three layers. The first one is used as parking, second is used for vehicles coming from Vashi towards Panvel and the third is being developed where vehicles come from Panvel and other areas towards Vashi. If the road which is presently used for the parking purpose is temporarily converted into the road for vehicles passing from Vashi towards Panvel, then the second road can be utilised for vehicles coming from Panvel towards Vashi. This is an easy task as this will affect hardly 50 vehicles which are parked here in day time. This is the only solution that will end the threat and inconvenience faced by lakhs of people."
Vijay Walunj, resident of Sector 16 allege, "If NMMC would have undertaken redevelopment work of both the sides simultaneously, residents would have been spared the inconvenience twice within 2-3 months. The corporation works without proper time management and schedules its works as per contractors' convenience."
—Jaspal Singh Naol
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In the months of March-April, redevelopment and concretisation of road from Shivaji Chowk to Arenja Corner was taken up by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) and now it is being done on the opposite lane. The work had then created a great problem for not only residents of sectors 16 and 17 but also affected all Navi Mumbaikars. The reason was simple. This is the link road for all buses coming from Thane, Kalyan, Mumbra, Nerul, CBD Belapur, Kharghar, Kalamboli and Panvel to enter Vashi and move towards Koper Khairane, Ghansoli, Airoli and Mumbai. Each day more than 200 buses use this stretch at least three times a day and lakhs of working people travel through buses on a daily basis to earn their livelihoods.
This stretch is along Sector 17 of Vashi, which is also known as District Business Centre. Thousands of people have to use the temporary bus stop on busy Palm Beach Road.
Moreover at the perpendicular side of the road there is St Lawrence High School and just at a distance of 25 meters is the KBP College. Till now there was no problem as it was vacation time. From this week, vacations are going to end and the rush of children will start. These kids would now be facing the danger of crossing the busy Palm Beach Road.
Social Worker Inderjeet Singh, "This road has three layers. The first one is used as parking, second is used for vehicles coming from Vashi towards Panvel and the third is being developed where vehicles come from Panvel and other areas towards Vashi. If the road which is presently used for the parking purpose is temporarily converted into the road for vehicles passing from Vashi towards Panvel, then the second road can be utilised for vehicles coming from Panvel towards Vashi. This is an easy task as this will affect hardly 50 vehicles which are parked here in day time. This is the only solution that will end the threat and inconvenience faced by lakhs of people."
Vijay Walunj, resident of Sector 16 allege, "If NMMC would have undertaken redevelopment work of both the sides simultaneously, residents would have been spared the inconvenience twice within 2-3 months. The corporation works without proper time management and schedules its works as per contractors' convenience."
—Jaspal Singh Naol
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