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Workers of NMMC Join In A Mass Hunger Strike
Workers working at various NMMC departments have decided to go on a Mass Hunger strike against the municipal corporation in Navi Mumbai.
In Detail
Workers from several departments have gone on a mass hunger strike in order to demand their rights and solve a number of long-standing issues, which has sparked an enormous revolt against the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC). No steps have been undertaken to address these problems despite repeated attempts to bring them to the attention of the municipal corporation.
Some of the demands are categorised as below:
- The solid waste management department’s employees are requesting that all supervisors be employed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the tender at their basic position as sweepers.
- Attendence of the workers should be recorded by using Aadhaar card-based biometric attendance machines.
- Gratuities must be paid immediately to retiring employees, and all current employees should be given a universal code number for easier payment of gratuities after retirement.
- The succesor of the retiring employee must be selected as their replacement.
- Garbage vehicles must be repaired on an urgent basis.
- The education department’s cleaners demanded for pay during vacations, such as the summer vacations, Ganesh and Diwali celebrations.
Further, Speaking to the media an official expressed,” The Municipal Corporation is being asked by workers to act quickly to resolve their issues. If their demands are not satisfied, it can have a significant impact on the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan initiative. If their issues are not quickly addressed, the employees think that the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation would be held accountable for any outcomes of their agitation.”
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Over The Mangrove Cutting Behind T.S. Chanakya Maritime Institute, A New FIR Has Been Filed
The Belapur Circle Officer filed a new First Information Report (FIR) on September 17, 2024, in response to the chopping of mangroves behind the T.S. Chanakya Maritime Institute. This action took place six months after the incident in March 2024, which alarmed individuals who care about the environment and are now calling for prompt action to save the surviving mangrove plants.
In March 2024, environmental activists Sunil Agarwal and Advocate Pradeep Patole used the Mangrove Suraksha App to file complaints against the removal of 150 mangroves in the area.
Sources were the first to raise the problem, and the activists quickly got a response from the app. Based on these concerns, a team of police conducted an area survey on April 29, 2024. Declaring the results of the site inspection, Advocate Patole said, “Since the sites are under the ownership rights of CIDCO, action should be taken through CIDCO first.”
This most recent FIR is the second one filed about the mangrove cutting in this area, and four months have gone since that inspection.
The Save Navi Mumbai Environment Group’s founder, Sunil Agarwal, stated, “More than 150 mangrove trees have been cut, and a FIR was filed against an unknown person, despite Mistry Construction Company being the primary beneficiary of these incidents.” Along with other activists, he urges CIDCO to take the required actions to protect the remaining mangroves and requests that the Revenue Department act immediately.
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The Phase One Of The RRP Electronics Semiconductor Project Is Inaugurated By CM Eknath Shinde
CM Eknath Shinde inaugurates phase one of RRP Electronics semiconductor project.
The Inauguration
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inaugurated the first phase of RRP Electronics’ Semiconductor Project in Mahape, Navi Mumbai. Praising the initiative, Shinde expressed pride in a Marathi entrepreneur revolutionizing the Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing (OSAT) sector. He assured continued government support for industrial growth.
The event was attended by prominent figures, including cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, Senior Scientist Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, and several high-ranking officials. Shinde emphasised Maharashtra’s commitment to industrial progress, highlighting key projects like the Atal Setu, which has cut travel time between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai to 20 minutes, and enterprise agreements worth ₹5 lakh crore signed in Davos, promising job opportunities in the electronics semiconductor sector.
Deputy Chief Minister Fadnavis lauded Maharashtra for hosting India’s first semiconductor project and its vital role in global supply chain resilience, particularly after COVID-19 disruptions. He noted Maharashtra as the first state to implement a semiconductor policy, positioning it at the forefront of the digital economy.
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar echoed the project’s significance for Maharashtra’s industrial growth, noting substantial investments of ₹12,000 crores and decentralisation efforts. RRP Electronics CEO Rajendra Chodankar also provided insights into the project’s development.
The semiconductor project is poised to strengthen Maharashtra’s role in India’s rapidly expanding electronics and digital sectors.
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MNS Pushes for Housing Justice: Regularization Demands for Navi Mumbai Project Victims and LIG Families
MNS demands housing regularization for project victims and LIG families in Navi Mumbai.
The Demand
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has taken a firm stance on the housing issue in Navi Mumbai, demanding the regularization of homes extended by project victims. At a press conference, MNS city President Gajanan Kale criticized local MLAs for making false promises and failing to address these concerns. He called for the regularization of extended homes built by Lower Income Group (LIG) families in areas like Nerul, Belapur, and Airoli.
Gajanan Kale announced the party’s plan to launch a ‘Parivartan Yatra’ from September 25 to October 2 in the Belapur Assembly to engage with Navi Mumbai residents on critical issues such as education, healthcare, and employment. He proposed a government audit of all CBSE, ICSE, and private schools to prevent fee hikes, offering relief to parents.
On employment, Kale praised the state’s directive mandating 80% local employment in 929 Navi Mumbai companies and promised to gather youth bio-data during the yatra to support job placements.
Addressing healthcare, Kale criticised municipal hospitals for poor services, alleging incidents of expired medicines being prescribed. The MNS aims to push for a uniform tariff in private hospitals to curb exploitation by large healthcare providers.
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