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Mira-Bhayandar: Centre Takes Steps To Transfer Salt Pan Land To MBMC

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Mira-Bhayandar: In a significant development related to the transfer of salt pan lands in the twin city, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry- Piyush Goyal has directed the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) to submit a proposal through the state government under the revised internal policy guidelines, 2024.

Naresh Mhaske, Thane’s First-Time MP, Raises Contentious Issue

The action followed after a first-time member of parliament from Thane, Naresh Mhaske raised the contentious issue of transferring ownership rights of salt pan land parcels in the twin-city to the civic administration during the zero hour of the recently concluded monsoon session of the parliament. Mhaske had stated that several developmental works like road widening, proposed construction of new roads, and stadiums have been stalled due to the non-execution of the transfer process. Mhaske contended that the transfer of salt pan lands will ensure better public amenities in the rapidly urbanising twin city which is adjacent to Mumbai. 

In the suppression of the internal policy guidelines-2012, the cabinet gave its approval to issue revised internal policy guidelines (No.P-34029/11/2018 -SALT-Part-I (E-50048) dated 23, August 2024 related to the transfer of Salt Commissioners Organisation (SCO) lands for public purposes, subject to terms and conditions laid down by the ministry of commerce and industry, department for the promotion of industry and internal trade.

Notably, the state government has been assertive towards opening up salt pans for developmental projects. However, the transfer proposals had been stuck owing to issues, such as the land-sharing formula between the central and the state and ongoing litigations. 

During his visit to Uttan near Bhayandar, Goyal had assured to resolve the deadlock and find a solution for paving the way for transferring ownership rights of some salt pan land parcels in the twin-city to the civic body at the earliest. Currently, all issues related to salt pans come under the Union Commerce and Industry Ministry. 

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Opposition protests against the government for declaring Wari as urban Naxal

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Mumbai: On the fourth day in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, the opposition created a ruckus over declaring Wari as urban Naxal and has made serious allegations against the government of insulting Wari. On the fourth day of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, the opposition has made several serious allegations against the ministers of the government while protesting on the steps of the Vidhan Bhavan. The ministers included in the cabinet of the state government are misusing their powers and occupying government lands in the state.

Just as the ruling front is trying to defame the holy pilgrimage of Hinduism, Wari, by calling Vitthurai and Warkars urban Naxalites and urban Maoists, in the same way it is insulting Wari Palkhi. This is reprehensible. Members of the Maha Vikas Aghadi staged a strong protest on the steps of the Vidhan Bhavan against the ruling front and accused the government of insulting Wari. In this demonstration, the members also raised slogans cursing the government and said that due to the scamster government, farmers are dying of hunger and the ministers are calling the laborers urban Naxalites. Shiv Sena leader of opposition Ambadas Danve, Vijay Varditwar, Sachin Ahir, Jitendra Ahawat etc. participated in this protest.

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‘Welfare Of Police Personnel Is Top Priority For Home Department,’ Says Minister Yogesh Kadam

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Mumbai: While responding to a question in the Maharashtra Legislative Council regarding the deaths of on-duty police personnel, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Yogesh Kadam, emphasized that “the welfare of police officers and staff is a key responsibility of the Home Department.”

He informed the House that the causes of death among police personnel in the state vary and include illness and suicide. To address these concerns and safeguard the health of police personnel, the government has undertaken several initiatives.

🔹 Free Treatment for 40 Diseases at 270 Hospitals

Police personnel and their families can avail free treatment for 40 different diseases across 270 hospitals. In Mumbai alone, these services are available at 34 hospitals.

🔹 Special Cancer Screening Camps

Special camps for cancer screening are being organized with support from Tata Hospital and other medical institutions.

🔹 Mental Health Initiatives

To strengthen mental well-being, yoga camps and gym facilities have been launched at various police stations.

🔹 Record Recruitment During Current Tenure

The state government has filled over 85% of vacant posts in the police force, marking the highest recruitment under this administration.

🔹 Compassionate Appointments Without Conditions

In the unfortunate event of an in-service death, a family member of the deceased police personnel is offered a government job on compassionate grounds, without any conditions.

Minister Kadam reiterated the Home Department’s commitment to ensuring the social, mental, and medical welfare of all police personnel and their families.

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Maharashtra Urdu Academy should be formed, funds and staff should be appointed for the promotion of Urdu language Abu Asim Azmi

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Mumbai: Mumbai Maharashtra Legislative Assembly member Abu Asim Azmi has demanded the immediate formation of Urdu Academy to promote Urdu. He said that academies of other languages ​​including Gujarati and Marathi are active, but the condition of Urdu Academy is pathetic. Earlier there were 25 employees in this academy, but now only the superintendent is left. The remaining 24 have retired. The government needs to pay attention to the plight of Urdu.

The formation of this academy will promote Urdu. Azmi demanded that the Urdu Academy is facing difficulties due to the provision of funds. He said that the government allocates Rs 1 crore on paper, but this fund is not provided. Abu Asim Azmi said that Urdu is the language of our country. Whenever the Chief Minister or any other minister speaks in the House, they resort to Urdu poetry. But when it comes to the establishment of Urdu Academy and the development of Urdu language, the government is doing injustice

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