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220 development projects approved in Pune Metropolitan Region, says CM Fadnavis

220 development projects approved in Pune Metropolitan Region, says CM Fadnavis

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The Maharashtra Government has prioritised providing essential civic amenities to urban residents amid rapidly increasing urbanisation. Pune City is expanding at a significant pace, and 220 development projects have been undertaken in the Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR) with a total approved fund of Rs 32,523 crore, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said. He also directed that city development plans be prepared only after completing road development planning. The fifth meeting of the Pune Metropolitan Planning Committee was held at the Council Hall of the Legislature under CM Fadnavis’s chairmanship. Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil, and MLAs including Tanaji Sawant, Sunil Shelke, Siddharth Shirole, and Shankar Mandekar were present. Structure plan to consider future population growth Fadnavis said that while preparing the “Structure Plan” for Pune within the stipulated timeframe, future population growth and urbanisation should be factored in. He stressed that the overall development of a region should be handled by a single authority, rather than dividing responsibilities among multiple agencies. The Chief Minister also instructed …

Demand to elevate GCDA as metropolitan development authority

Demand to elevate GCDA as metropolitan development authority

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The GCDA office at Kadavanthra in Kochi. | Photo Credit: H. VIBHU The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) has requested the Seventh State Finance Commission to take steps to elevate it as a metropolitan development authority and also to vest the authority with powers to issue municipal bonds. The requests were placed at a meeting presided over by Commission Chairman K.N. Harilal. GCDA Chairman K. Chandran Pillai spoke of projects undertaken by the authority and the need to strengthen and retain the authority for the development of the region. He cited the need for planned development and elevating the GCDA as a metropolitan development authority. Granting permission to issue municipal bonds will help implement projects in a better manner, he said. Mr. Pillai further sought grants from the government to implement and maintain public infrastructure projects and for initiatives like transit-oriented development (TOD) and land pooling. He also cited the need to appoint a finance officer to improve the authority’s fiscal discipline. Mr. Harilal said the requests would be considered. Published – January 28, 2025 …

Inside Alia Bhatt’s Tour Of The Metropolitan Museum In New York

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Prabal Gurung and Alia Bhatt in a still from the video. (courtesy: metmuseum) New Delhi: Alia Bhatt, who made her grand Met Gala debut earlier this week, also featured in a video posted by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The Costume Institute Benefit, popularly called the Met Gala, is an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the museum, which is attended by some of the biggest stars across the globe. In the video, Alia Bhatt can be seen checking out the exhibit along with designer Prabal Gurung, whose creation she wore to the Met ball. Another snippet features the actress looking in wonder as she admires the showcase. The video posted by the Metropolitan Museum of Art also features Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney, supermodels Naomi Campbell and Gisele Bundchen, actors Emily Blunt, Kristen Stewart, rapper Usher among many other celebs. The caption on the post read, “Art imitating life or life imitating art? Did you know: During the Met Gala, guests are invited to explore the Costume Institute exhibition – this …