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Construction of the Turbhe-Sanpada Pedestrian Bridge gets approved after ten years
The long-awaited construction of the partly pedestrian bridge over the Thane-Belapur road that connects the Turbhe and Sanpada regions is about to start, which is a big development. Since the project was started ten years ago, people trying to cross the busy roadway have experienced significant annoyance because to its incompleteness. The Public Works Department’s (PWD) recent instruction has allowed the long-overdue building work on the pedestrian bridge to finally begin.
For far too long, pedestrians had to make do with a single, imperfect track due to the bridge’s ongoing construction delays. The situation was made worse by the lack of a bridge on the path that connects Sanpada and Mumbai. Because of this, pedestrians had to deal with risky traffic crossings, which resulted in regrettable incidents. The Thane Belapur route, which is notorious for its intense traffic, made pedestrian obstacles much more severe. Social activist Nilesh Kachare led the charge in resolving this problem by persistently pushing for the pedestrian bridge’s construction. Kachare’s tenacious efforts included correspondence and petitions to a number of agencies, including as the Chief Minister, RTO, Public Works Department, Maha distribution, and Secretary of the Construction Department.
A work order for the pedestrian bridge, with an estimated cost in the crores of rupees, has recently been released by the PWD Department. An approval of Rs. 1.50 crore has been granted for the completion of the pedestrian bridge, and the contract for this important project has been issued.
With a one-year completion deadline, the contractor has taken on the project at a reduced cost of 0.9 percent. Nilesh Kachare was happy about the upcoming work since it will make it easier for people to navigate the treacherous journey into Mumbai. For the previous five years, Kachare and other concerned parties had consistently communicated their concerns to the appropriate agencies, which finally resulted in this favorable outcome.
Ganesh mandal uses Ganeshotsav to spread awareness against addiction.
The Awareness
The Shivchhaya Mitra Mandal, popularly known as Navi Mumbaicha Raja, is using this year’s Ganeshotsav to promote a drug-free and healthy lifestyle. The mandal’s 56th Ganeshotsav is being organised at the CIDCO ground near ICL School in Sector 21, Turbhe. The celebrations began on September 14.
A major focus of this year’s festival is an anti-addiction campaign carrying the message “Say No to Drugs”. Through posters, banners and cut-outs, the mandal will create awareness about the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, gutkha, drugs, gambling and other addictive habits. The campaign promotes the message that a moment of pleasure can lead to lifelong problems, while staying away from addiction can lead to a happier life.
The festival will also include bhajans, spiritual programmes, blood donation and health camps, Annadan, Atharvashirsh recitation, Satyanarayan Mahapuja and felicitation of achievers. The mandal is also supporting tribal students from Wada and Mokhada in pursuing higher education after Classes 10 and 12.
Around 8 to 10 lakh devotees are expected to visit the pandal during the 12-day festival. A Satyanarayan Katha and Bhandara will be organised on September 24, with food arrangements for around 10,000 devotees.
Civic body prepares 192 immersion sites to support a smooth and eco-friendly Ganeshotsav.
The Ponds
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has made arrangements for the smooth and eco-friendly celebration of Ganeshotsav 2026, which will be held from September 14 to 25. To reduce crowding and help prevent water pollution, the civic body has set up 170 artificial immersion ponds across the city, along with 22 natural immersion sites.
More than 140 Ganesh mandals have applied online for permission to install pandals. The NMMC has introduced a single-window system to make the approval process easier by bringing permissions from different departments together. Across all 192 immersion sites, arrangements have been made for volunteers, CCTV surveillance, electricity and generators. Medical teams will be deployed at 22 major immersion sites, while lifeguards and fire brigade personnel will also be available.
The civic body has arranged rafts at natural immersion sites and separate facilities for wet and dry nirmalya. Dedicated vehicles will collect floral waste and transport it to the processing facility in Turbhe. Road repairs and tree pruning along idol arrival and immersion routes have also been completed.
The NMMC has appealed to citizens to use artificial immersion ponds and celebrate Ganeshotsav in an eco-friendly manner, helping protect the city’s water bodies.
Initiative encourages residents, institutions and businesses to take responsibility for spaces around their premises.
The Launch
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has launched the Angan Adoption Scheme 2026 under the Sugandhi City Campaign, encouraging citizens to take responsibility for the cleanliness and upkeep of public spaces near their homes, shops and institutions.
The initiative was inaugurated by Maharashtra Forest Minister and Palghar Guardian Minister Ganesh Naik. During the programme, appreciation certificates were presented to individuals who had already come forward to adopt public spaces. A web portal for the campaign was also launched, along with a booklet explaining its objectives.
Mayor Sujata Patil, Deputy Mayor Dashrath Bhagat, former MP Sanjeev Naik, former MLA Sandeep Naik, House Leader Sagar Naik and other elected representatives and citizens attended the event. Addressing the gathering, Ganesh Naik said the initiative could help Navi Mumbai move towards becoming the cleanest city in the country. He stressed that cleanliness should not be limited to appearances, but should involve genuine public participation.
Deputy Mayor Dashrath Bhagat explained that the scheme focuses on three key elements—places, spaces and people. Residents, schools, colleges, hospitals, factories, shops and other institutions can adopt even small areas outside their premises, keep them clean and prevent garbage from being dumped there. The campaign promotes the message, “My courtyard, my responsibility,” and aims to turn cleanliness into a shared responsibility among Navi Mumbai’s citizens.
Navi Mumbaicha Raja Promotes Drug-Free Living
NMMC Sets Up 170 Artificial Immersion Ponds Across Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai Launches Angan Adoption Scheme to Keep Public Spaces Clean
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