Slippery footpaths & discarded tree branches pose a threat to pedestrians in Navi Mumbai.

The Threat

The slippery walking routes in Sector 18, Sanpada, have alarmed the locals, who have also brought attention to the problem of abandoned tree branches blocking the road.

In a post on X, an individual, who persistently and proactively brings attention to the dirty and impassable walkways in Sanpada, stated, “This is the wrong place to store organic waste.” “Absolutely pathetic state of footpaths in Sanpada Sector 18, 19,” she continued. Sometimes, for days, there is absolutely no evidence of sweeping.

Another Sanpada resident related an awful occurrence that happened to his mother as a result of the slippery pathways. “That’s exactly where my mom fell, where the tree was chopped down and the branches were all over the place,” he added. Her meniscus tear required arthroscopic surgery to be repaired. Who is in charge of her mishap? She also had injuries to her lips and the head.

According to a resident of Sector 18, Sanpada, “The civic authorities need to address this issue because a lot of algae and moss grows on the footpaths due to continuous rainfall.” Such circumstances make residents more likely to trip and fall. They must to pick up any fallen or trimmed branches as well. It is important that pedestrians can safely use the pathways. Pavement tiles may be taken into consideration by the municipal authorities if the concrete sidewalk cannot be saved following the monsoon.

Vashi Residents Complain Over Poor Quality Of Water Supply.

The Water supply

Certain areas of the city have been receiving polluted water for the past ten days, despite the fact that Navi Mumbai residents are complaining about an inadequate water supply. They expressed dissatisfaction with the water they were receiving, claiming it was contaminated with visible worms.

For the previous three days, contaminated water has been provided to us. A Sector 10, Vashi homeowner stated, “We noticed the water supply for a few days and then brought up the issue with the NMMC water supply department.”

We assumed that the clogs in our above water tanks must have caused contamination of the water. We thus used sodium hypochlorite to clean the water tanks, but even after that, we continue to receive contaminated water, the resident continued. After a few more days of observation, the locals notified the NMMC water department, who responded quickly and saw that the area was receiving water. The homeowner stated, “We hope an early redress of the same and the civic authorities are looking into the issue.”

The households were receiving polluted water because of dirty overhead tanks, but now they are receiving safe water, according to a representative from NMMC’s water department who was called. “We are implementing all essential measures to guarantee that the residents receive clean drinking water,” the representative continued.

To celebrate the festival of Chhath puja a Chhath Mahaparv program was held by Senior Corporator Shree Anant Sutar, Shreemati Shashikala Sutar & Shree Raju Sharma in Navi Mumbai.

The Chhath Mahaparv

On the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja, like every year this year too representing BJP ward no. 10 & 12, with a special cooperation of  Former Senior Corporator Shree Anant Sutar & Former Corporator Shreemati Shashikala Sutar, Airoli Jeevan Dhara Sanstha’s president Shree Raju Sharma organised a Chhath Mahaparv worship program. The Program was organised at Airoli Sector no.1’s Ganpati Talav.

The main motive behind organising this program was to give the women residents of Navi Mumbai a facility to complete their Chhath Mahaparv Puja. To wish everyone on this special occasion present were Airoli BJP MLA Shree Ganesh Naik.  Alongside him present were  Shree Anant Sutar, Shreemati Shashikala Sutar, Shree Rajesh Rai & many other party officials. To give the present devotees a source of entertainment a special orchestra program was also organised, which played all the Bhajan’s of Chhath Puja.

Speaking to the media Shree Ganesh Naik said, “The festival of Chhath Puja is usually celebrated by the people of every financial status. Specially through Jeevan Dhara Sanstha’s president Raju Sharma, Shree Anant Sutar, Shreemati Shashikala Sutar cooperation this festival  is actively celebrated in Airoli, Navi Mumbai.” Further he wished every resident of Navi Mumbai on the occasion of Chhath Puja.