Food and Blanket Distribution Drive Brings Smiles to Children at Murmurier Bal Ashram.

The Drive

Redefining birthday celebrations beyond personal joy, youth social worker Harshad Bhoir marked his special day by leading a noble social initiative at Murmurier Bal Ashram in Koparkhairane. On this occasion, Harshad organized a food distribution drive (Annadan) and handed out blankets to the children residing at the ashram.

State Forest Minister Ganesh Naik extended his warmest birthday wishes and blessings to Harshad Bhoir for his future endeavors.

During the event, Harshad Bhoir and his family spent quality time interacting with the children, sharing moments of joy. The program was attended by former corporator Liladhar Naik, corporator Aditi Naik, along with Bharat Naik, Phulchand Naik, Hanumant Dalvi, Omkar Naik, Akshay Naik, Devendra Naik, Rudra Naik, Arohi Naik, and several dedicated local supporters.

Guided by the belief that today’s children are the future of tomorrow, Harshad Bhoir reached out to the young ones with warmth and affection. Fulfilling his duty as a responsible youth, he demonstrated deep empathy and social commitment. By combining personal celebration with community service and bringing genuine smiles to the children’s faces, Harshad Bhoir’s effort was widely praised as truly inspiring and commendable.

Election authorities set up localized camps in Belapur and Airoli constituencies to streamline voter list corrections and new registrations.

The Camps

To accelerate the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll, the Election Commission and local civic administration are conducting special weekend drives at polling stations across Navi Mumbai.

The weekend camps, set up at designated polling booths throughout the Belapur and Airoli assembly constituencies, aim to provide residents with a convenient, in-person channel to update their voter details. The initiative complements the ongoing door-to-door enumeration visits conducted by Booth Level Officers (BLOs).

During these special sessions, citizens can access and submit essential electoral forms directly. Services include Form 6 for new voter registrations, Form 7 for objections or deletions, and Form 8 for residential address shifts or detail corrections.

Civic authorities and Election Officers have urged local residents particularly newly eligible voters aged 18 and above to visit their local polling booths with valid proof of identity and residence. Officials highlighted that participating in these camps ensures individual details are accurately reflected in the 2026 electoral rolls ahead of upcoming administrative deadlines.

Sajag Nagrik Manch submits representation demanding revival of natural reservoirs to harvest rainwater and reduce sole reliance on Morbe Dam.

The Urge

A prominent local citizens’ group, Sajag Nagrik Manch, has submitted a formal representation to Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde, urging the civic body to execute large-scale rainwater harvesting and conservation projects.

The forum called for the immediate restoration and expansion of the natural lake located on the Sector 8 (Artist Village) hill in CBD Belapur, alongside constructing a new reservoir in the Green Valley area. The organization pointed out that massive volumes of monsoon rainwater currently run off into the sea unutilized. Highlighting recent water supply disruptions across the city, the forum emphasized that over-reliance on a single water source the Morbe Dam leaves Navi Mumbai vulnerable during maintenance or operational shocks.

To create a sustainable urban water model, Sajag Nagrik Manch urged NMMC to conduct scientific geological surveys to identify ideal locations for retention ponds. Beyond building infrastructure, the group advocated for policy measures, such as mandating rainwater harvesting and non-potable borewells for residential housing societies. They also recommended restricting the use of treated drinking water for non-essential activities like gardening and vehicle washing.

According to the forum, reviving these water bodies will boost groundwater recharge, lower localized flooding risks, strengthen climate resilience, and secure the city’s water future.