Mumbai, Nov 2 Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Monday wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis asking him to address critical civic infrastructure issues in Hinjewadi area, an IT hub, in Pune ahead of the virtual inauguration of the Metro rail network there.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA said resurfacing and asphalting of roads in the vicinity should be undertaken, along with the repair and beautification of the roads situated beneath the metro rail corridor.
Adequate traffic police personnel should be deployed at major congestion points, and additional manpower must be allocated for Hinjewadi, he added.
The Mula River serves as the sole source of drinking water for residents of the Hinjewadi-Maan-Marunji belt, including Blue Ridge Township (of 25,000 residents), Mhalunge Township (of 25,000 residents), Park Connect CHS, Park Astra CHS, Federation of Kohinoor Coral CHS, Fusion Towers Building A Co-operative Housing Society Ltd, as well as other neighbouring residential complexes.
At present, these localities are receiving contaminated water, raising severe health concerns, particularly for children and senior citizens. Therefore, a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of adequate capacity must be set up to prevent pollution of the Mula River, the former state environment minister said.
Additionally, a permanent monitoring mechanism should be instituted to ensure untreated sewage is not discharged into the river, regular testing of water quality must be conducted, and safe, clean drinking water must be provided to the citizens, he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to virtually inaugurate the Hinjewadi Metro Rail in Pune.
(PTI News)
