Mother and child hospital work will be speeded up Sandeep Naik

MLA asks NMMC to ensure there in no compromise on quality

Work on the Mother and Child Hospital being constructed by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) at Airoli will be speeded up, Airoli MLA Sandeep Naik has assured. Naik also instructed the civic officials to ensure that there is no compromise on quality of services at the hospital.

The work of the hospital on which crores  of rupees are being spent has been delayed due to technical reasons. Naik, visited the site on August 26 to take stock of the situation. He also visited Mahajan hospital in Rabale, where NMMC has been temporarily operating its hospital.

At present the foundation work and barracks of the first of the hospital have been constructed Naik expressed his displeasure at the slow pace of work and discussed in detail with the officials present, the reason for the state of affairs.

Said Naik, “NMMC should ensure that the facilities here are better than those available in the private hospitals. There should be no compromise. We want to ensure the best medical facilities for the city residents at affordable costs.”

He added, “ More department should be introduced in the hospitals to cater to a wide section of patients.”

Sandeep Naik also assured that the demands of other NMMC hospitals located in Vashi and Koparkhairane which he had visited recently will be met soon.

MLA at your doorstep Sandeep Naik at Kopar Khairane

Plans to develop area as Modern Development Model

MLA Sandeep Naik under his ‘MLA at your doorstep programme’ visited wards 36, 37 and 38 of Kopar Khairane this week. Naik said he is planning to develop the area as a ‘Modern Development Model’.

Naik after inspecting the areas discussed the issues of the area with the residents and local representatives of Bonkode village area.

Speaking on the occasion, Naik said, “Ward numbers 36, 37 and 38 of Navi Mumbai have in the past few years progressed very rapidly. However, there is still a lot to be done for the area. In the next three months, I intend to develop it as a model of modern development.”

The residents discussed over 250 problems which apart from those of water, meter and gutter which included construction of temples, lakes, progress of gaothan, need to increase public transport by increasing the frequency of buses and introduction of new routes, self employment opportunities and encouragement to self employment opportunities and encouragement to self help groups.

The residents told the MLA that the increasing population in the areas of Samtanagar, Prajapati Park, Baudhawada, Kalash Udyan, Balaji garden, Bonkode grampanchayat areas etc should be addressed as the requirements have increased.

Naik assured that he will discussed the issues raised with Mayor Sagar Naik and municipal commissioner Bhaskar Wankhede and in three months time prepare a modern development model for the area which will then be replicated in the rest of the city.

Those present during the visit included Corporators Varsha Vilas Naik, Suresh Saldar Corporator, Kondiba Tikone, social warker Fakir Mohammed  Patel, Honumant Dalvi and other eminent citizens.

Ghansoli power issues to be resolved in two months time

Link line work begins, 5 new transformers to be installed apart from other infrastructure

Power cuts and shortages are a regular phenomenon in the areas of Ghansoli, Gothivli, Rabale and Talavli areas. However it could soon be a problem of the past with the Mahastrashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDC) initiating projects in the area which will build the required in frastructure here.

The residents of Ghansoli have for long been suffering due to the intermittent power cuts. There has been suffering due to the intermittent power cuts. There have been several protests with regard to it and political parties cutting across partylines have organized demonstrations. The prayers finally seem to have been answered.

Work of laying link lines (electric cables between substations) worth Rs 33 lakh, in the area, was inaugurated by MLA Sandeep Naik on August 17.

Said Naik, “The area has had to endure link lines laid 30 years back. The wear and tear over the years and urbanization of the area lading to additional electric connections led to load on the transformer which resulted in several burn incidents in the past few months.”

Added the MLA, “Since it took time to repair the electric lines, the residents had to spend 8 to 10 hours without electrical power. Following complaints on the issue, I took up the matter with MSEDC officials. I even wrote to the Deputy Chief Minister on the issue.”

Stated Naik, “Finally the work was sanctioned and I am glad it has begun today. It will be completed in a month’s time and bring relief to the residents facing power cuts as not it will be possible o provide them electric power from alternate sources if one substation is down.”

Speaking to the media, Naik said, “The municipal corporation has begun taking care of the open electric lines. It will stop the regular power failures in a phased manner.”

Assured Naik, “I will take up the issue of allocation of funds for converting the overhead cables to underground and for new transformers among other things at the Mantralaya level.”

While MSEDC has following a query informed Deepak Patil, a former corporator about various electrical projects being undertaken in the area, Chief Engineer Bhandup region Satish Karpe told FE, “We have planned a Rs 2.5 crore worth of work in Ghansoli area. It will ensure that all the electrical problems will be a thing of the past.”

Confirmed Karpe, “The capacity of 10 transformers in the area will be augmented while be installed in the the area. We will also be replacing the feeder pillars, the red boxes, that are damaged and repairing the others.”

Added Karpe, “We also be laying new electric cables in the area which will have greater capacity to take load and will replace old poles.”

Concluded Karpe, “We are confident of completing all the work In two months time. Ghansoli residents have suffered a lot. But the wait will be worth it.”

Thalassemia unit inaugurated at Vashi civic hospital

MLA Sandeepji Naik inspects hospital, Hi tech CT Scan and MRI soon

MLA Sandeepji Naik inspected the Navi Mumbai Municipal corporation (NMMC) hospital at Vashi on july 15 and took stock of the facilities at the first Referral Unit. He assured that a dialysis machine, CT scan machine and MRI equipments will be provided at the hospital following discussion with the Mayor and the municipal commissioner.

A Thalassemia DayCare unit at the hospital was also inaugurated by the MLA on the occasion. Rotary Club and Theme Foundation together spent Rs. 3 lakh to have a thalassemia day care unit at the Vashi Hospital.

Naik had visited the hospital soon after becoming the MLA. He had then given instructions for up gradation. The changes effected.

Naik inspected all the departments of the hospital. He then announced, “The number of dialysis, C.T. Scan, MRI and various other necessary machines needs to be increased. At present there are two dialysis machines in the hospital and are always busy. Hence, soon the number will be increased to six.”

Speaking during the visit, Naik said, “People from thane, Panvel and various other regions come here for their treatment. Guardian minister’s vision of providing cheap health services to the poor has been a success and a boon for the common man.”

Asking for improvement in the condition of the hospital, the MLA said, “The wards have to be cleaned further and proper food needs to be provided to the patients.”

He also spoke to the staff members of the hospital and assured them that he will solve the problems faceb by them.

Sandeepji Naik while referring to the government hospitals in Mumbai said, “The government hospitals like KEM, J. J. hospital have advanced machinery to help the patients. Similary, soon Vashi municipal hospital will also be able to provide best facilities to the patients.”

He also assured good conditions at civic hospital in Airoli and Nerul. A Government medical college has also been planned in the city.

Stated Naik, “In a meeting with guardian minister Ganeshji Naik, Mayor sagar Naik and MP Sanjeev Naik, I will put forth a proposal for a medical college in the city.”

He informed, “At Airli civic hospital an independent ward for burn patients and at Nerul hospital an eye check up centre will come up.”

He assured that various problems related to the hospital will be solved in the coming three months period.

NMMC Medical officer of Health, Dr. D. R. Paropkari, Dr. Jawadia, Dr. Ashok wagh, Dr. Parekh, Dr. Jain, Standing Committee Chairmen Ramesh Shinde, Health Committee Chairman Raju Shinde and members of Rotary Club and Theme Foundation were present on the occasion.



‘Schools Vision’ has helped increase the standard of civic schools – MLA Sandeepji Naik

Not everyone can afford to go to private schools. That is why Guardian Minister took up school vision programme. It changed the face of the civic schools in the city increasing their standard and ensuring meritorious students started emerging from them. These students will become the pride of the city and the country.” Declared MLA Sandeepji Naik at a function held in a municipal school in Kopar Khairane, this week.

NGO ‘Green Hope’ and Navi Mumbai municipal school in Kopar Khairane, this week. Municipal school no. 35 of Kopar Khairane jointly organised a tree plantation programme under the ‘green Mission 2011’ programme on June 14. Inauguration of developmental work of beautification of chowks at Sector 5 and 8 through the MLA fund also took place on the occasion.

Sandeepji Naik joined the students and teachers in planting trees in the Koparkhairne railway station area. The school students then took out a rally to spread awareness among people on the environment. Later, at a programme held in the school, Naik, the school staff, the local corporator, officials and the students paid their respect to the victims of Mumbai blasts and also to Mathadi leader, Sambhaji Patil, who passed away this week.

Speaking on the occasion Naik said, “The support the organization has received will help us to convert the city into a green city before our target of 2015. I am very pleased with the level of awareness that we have been able to generate in the people of the area with respect to environment.”

Local residents spoke to the MLA on their local problems of electricity bills, water meters, MSEDC issue and also about the Mathadi houses issues. Naik assured them that he would look into the issues and solve them at the earliest. He requested the local corporator Shankar More and former corporator Chandrabhaga More to help resolve the issues.

Speaking on school vision, the MLA said, “Under the vision programme, the civic schools have been modernised. Students are provided with knowledge in computer and are also taught English language. I plan to introduce technical education as well for secondary school students.”

Stated Naik, “This project has helped increase the standard of the civic schools to a great extent. Due to this the percentages of students of civic schools has improved vis-à-vis that of the private schools. The teachers too should be congratulated for excellent work and inculcating the right values in the students.”

He told the gathering, “Thorugh Green Hope, we plan to introduce ‘planetarium at your doorstep’ programme to educate the students. We also plan to initiate a drive to increase mangroves to secure our coasts.”

Principal of the school Miss Acharya, Koparkahirne ward officer tayade and several other office bearers, party workers and residents of the area were present on the occasion.

‘Planetarium at your doorstep’ soon

Green Hope’s Green Mission underway

MLA Sandeepji Naik is all set to introduce ‘planetarium at your doorstep’ of the Green Mission programme undertaken by him through his NGO Green Hope.

According to Naik,” A long with the information on plants and the environment, the youth should also know about the planets and the universe, Hence, we have come up with this program.”

Naik made the announcement at Koparkhairne during a tree plantation under ‘Green mission – 2011’. The drive took place at the civic school in ward no. 32 of the node. A tree rally was also organized by the students on the occasion.

Informed Naik said, “Green Hope organization has been planting trees in the city since 2009. Various competitions are also held to spread awareness among kids. Petitions area also held to spread awareness among kids. By 2015 the city will have the same number of trees as its citizens.”

Speaking to the citizens on the need to save power, “When not necessary on should switch off the lights and fans. Even plastic bags should be avoided.”

Naik told the students, “Students should also know about the planets and universe. Hence, soon a telescope will be brought to the city.”

He added, “This will help students to learn more about stars and planets. It will also help them to build up interest in astronomy. Hence we will be starting ‘planetarium at your doorstep’ programme soon.”

Present on the occasion were corporators, ward and school officials.

Tree Guards to protect trees

NGO Green Hope’s ‘Green Mission 2011’ is underway in full swing. The aim is to plant one lakh saplings in the coming months. However, planting trees will not suffice. It is also necessary to protect them. It is with this objective that MLA Sandeepji Naik, who heads Green Hope, has announced that ‘tree guards’ will be provided for all the planted trees.

A tree plantation drive was undertaken at the Municipal School located in sector 14 of Airoli this week. Naik was present on the occasion along with former Standing Committee chairman Anant Sutar, local corporator Ashok Patil, Deputy Municipal Commissioner, NMMC Chabukswar School’s Principal Ganesh Sakpal, teachers Rohit Patil, Shankar Kusram, Pradip Matsud, Dolly Nagbhidkar among others.

The highlight of the programme were attractive sign boards on environment preservation and a colorful rally of standard eight to ten studnts, dressed as traditional ‘warkaris’ accompanied by lazim dancers, undertaking a tree ally. The rally was organsied from sector 14 to 15, Naik  too joined in the rally and appreciated the efforts of the students and the school staff.

Speaking on the occasion, Naik said, “Global warming is a major issue the world is facing today. Hence, growing trees is the best option to help reduce its ill effects. There should be awareness about such issues among the people.”

He added, “There has been immense support from people for this mission. By 2015 we are aiming to make Navi Mumbai a green city. With the cooperation of people and various environmental committees our mission will be a huge success.”

Announced Naik, “Green hope is not only undertaking planting of trees but also ensuring efforts to protect and preserve them. We shall have tree guards for the trees planted so that they can be protected from damge.”

Green Hope to follow up ‘Green Mission 2011’ with ‘Green step – 2012’

The winners of the various competitions organized by NGO green Hope under ‘Green Movement 2010’ programme were felicitated at a grand ceremony held at Vishnudas Bhave auditorium In Vashi on July 1. Green Hope president MLA Sandeepji Naik has meanwhile announced that the body that is promoting awareness on environment will take up a programme titled ‘Green Step – 2012’ next year after the completion of ‘Green Mission – 2011’ undertaken this year.

Green Hope had apart from undertaking plantation of one lakh trees last year also organized various competitions to increase awareness amongst the residents. The competitions included drawing, painting, essay writing, slogan writing etc.

The first prize winners received Rs. 5000 and a certificate, second prize winners got Rs. 3000 and a certificate and third prize winners got Rs. 1500 along with a certificate.

The winners were presented the prizes on the occasion by the chief guest State Minister Ganeshji Naik in the presence of MP Sanjeev Naik, MLA and Green Hope head Sandeepji Naik, Mayor Sagar Naik, Deputy Mayor Bharat Nakhate, and Standing Committee chairman Ramesh Shinde, Chairpersons and office bearers of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation and several eminent citizens.

Speaking on the occasion, Ganeshji Naik said, “Green Hope has been working for the environment preservation and protection for the past four years. The aim of the organization is to make Navi Mumbai a green city and it is on its way to achieving its aim.”

Added the Thane Guardian minister, “Global warming is an important issue that the world is facing today. We want everyone to come together and protect our nature.”

Referring to the development projects undertaken by CIDCO and the municipal corporation in the city, Naik said, “We have made sure that the city does not face any danger from any hazardous chemical company in the industrial belt, through the introduction of mobile vans, during my tenure as the Environment minister, I have also ensured that the illegal cutting of trees in Thane and Raigad regions has reduced.”

Speaking of the movement initiated by him, Sandeepji Naik said, “While we had been planting lakhs of trees in the previous years, we initiated ‘Green Movement’ last year to get the participation of the people. That is the reason various competitions were organized.”

Said an elated Sandeepji Naik, “We are overwhelmed by the response of the citizens to the programmes initiated by us. What is more encouraging is that not just the residents of the nodes but those residing in the slums too have taken active participation.”

Speaking  of his plans ahead, Sandeepji Naik Said, “ We have plans in place for the programmes to be conducted for the rest of the year. Next year when we initiate ‘Green Step – 2012’ we will also take up the issues of birds and the sky.”

Assured the MLA, “with the help of various ward committees formed under Jeevan Adhar by minister Ganeshji Naik, we shall make our movement an even bigger success.”

THE WINNERS                                          FIRST                                 SECOND                            THIRD

Drawing competition (A Group)          Vidya Suresh Karpe       Monica Deshmane          Sampada Jadhav

Drawing competition (B Group)          Meena Nandanvare      Ashwini Mulik                   Chetan Lakawale

Drawing Competition (C Group)          Megha Mahajan           Sriram Mahajan                Vedanti Pawar

Painting
Competition                                            Sowmya Suresh             Aarti Mathew                      Suresh Subramaniam

Slogan Competition (English)              Moksha Jain                   Sriram Mahajan                Vijay Anant

Slogan competition (Marathi)             Gopinath Yadav             Deepali Yadav                   Dinesh Patil

Essay Competition (English)                 Shrutika Javde               Sneha Koyende                  Siddhart Shah

Essay Competition (Marathi)               Sonali Kolpe                   Nagma Birazdar                Siddesh Bhusane

Story writing competition (English)    Lebna Rubens                  Grace Thomas                  Krisinshiya Sikvera

Story writing competition (Marathi)  Sudesh Karkhile              Jyoti Jadhav                      Shradha Vaze

MLA Sandeepji Naik plans a Digha makeover

MLA at your doorstep programme

MLA Sandeepji Naik, under his MLA at your doorstep programme inspected Digha ward on June 29 and assured the residents that the region will soon see major development.

Apart from Digha east and west areas, Naik also visited the areas Ilthan pada, Vishnu nagar, Subhash Nagar, Kavari etc. A large number of residents and officials, accompanied him during the visit. Those present included corporators Aparna Gavate, Navin Gavte, Rammashish Yadav, ward officer Tavade, MIDC officers Dhoke, social workers Pandurang Gore, Ansari etc.

Naik inspected the open gutters in the area and the hill water that adds to the woes of the gutters leading to overflow. Since some of the areas in this region fall under forest department and some under MIDC, the road construction work in the area has not been undertaken.

Speaking during his visit, Naik said, “Digha ward in Airoli is the most populated ward in the city with the largest slum colony. Due to lack of coordination between the Forest department and Maharashtra Industrial Development and Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), the programmes of the municipal corporation have not been effectively corporation has not been effectively implemented in this region. However, as the MLA of region,.

Added Naik, “I will make sure that this area is developed in a well planned manner as soon as possible.”

Assured Naik, “We will soon have all the gutters in the area cleaned and roads constructed. The water from the hill flows down and enters the gutter. Hence, a safety wall will be constructed for people living at the foot of the hill. The height of the foot bridge will also be increased.”

The residents complained to Naik about issues related to Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB), Water bills, Cleanliness in the region, footpaths and road.

The MLA assured the residents that the complaints regarding MSEB will be solved in 15 days. He also said that a meeting will soon be held with MIDC officials and a health centre will be constructed In Subhash Nagar.

He appreciated people’s efforts to keep the region clean and also asked the corporation to take safety measures in the monsoon.

Green Hope’s Green Mission 2011 takes off, one lakh trees to be planted

Metro city  will soon be a ‘Green City’ : Ganeshji Naik

Green Mission 2011, On the occasion of the World Environment day NGO Green Hope launched Green Mission 2011, a tree plantation drive in the city. The NGO plans to plant on lakh trees in the city in the coming year.

The programmed was launched at Ghansoli and CBD Belapur on June 5. State minister Ganeshji Naik, who inaugurated the drive, declared at the programme that his objective is to ensure that city is referred to as the Green City. Naik launched Green Mission 2011 by planting trees at Gharonda ground, near sankalp bus stand in sector 9 of Ghansoli and at sector 15, near jogging track at CBD Belapur.

MLA Sandeepji Naik, who is also the president of Green Hope was present on the occasion along with MP Sanjeev Naik, Mayor Sagar Naik, Standing Committee Chairman Ramesh Shinde, Several city corporators, representatives of various socio-religious organisations, eminent citizens, senior citizens and nature lovers.

Following the launch of the ‘Mission’, members of Environment and Forestation committee form Navi Mumbai ward Advisory Board and office bearers of various religious and social organizations planted around 250 trees.

Speaking on the occasion, Ganeshji Naik said, “Green Hope has been doing a great job of environment conservation and protection by planting trees over the past several years. This time the plan to one again plant one lakh trees in the city to maintain the ecological balance in the region will certainly benefit the citizens.”

Advised Naik, “Once the trees are planted the citizens should take care of the trees.”

On his plans for the city he said, “Measures need to be taken in time to escape the effects of global warming Hence, I plan to develop a green triangle between CBD belapur, Mahape and Parsik Hill. This project will be taken up in consultation with Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation.”

Informed Sandeepji Naik, “From the year 2008 to 2010 Green Hope planted three lakhs trees. Now the dive under Green Mission will be undertaken in the next three months. We will ensure that the city becomes a Green City.”

Added the MLA, “Green Hope will be organizing water tourism, sky and bird watching trips in the year. We will also be felicitating the individuals and organisations which did a good job preserving trees planted by us last year. This year’s standout initiatives too will be rewarded next year.”

Congratulating Green Hope for its initiative, MP Sanjeev Naik said, “Environment protection and conservation is the moral duty of every citizen. Everyone should come forward and support endeavours as taken up by Green Hope.”

Agreeing with him, Mayor Sagar Naik said, “Green Hope has initiated the movement taking into consideration the future dangers of global warming and other issues. I am glad the residents have come forward to support it. Together we can make it happen.”



Green Mission 2011 form Environment Day

NGO Green Hope organizing tree plantation drive in city

NGO Green Hope is one again back in action this Environment Day. As has been its practice in the past several years, Green Hope will be launching a tree plantation drive on June 5. This time the programme has been christened ‘Green Mission 2011’.

According to MLA Sandeepji Naik, who is also the president of Green Hope, “The programme will be launched at two places in the city in the Airoli and Belapur constituencies simultaneously?”

He added, “State and Thane Guardian Minister Ganeshji Naik, Who is the ‘inspiration behind Green Hope’ will inaugurate the tree plantation programme at Gharaunda ground, near Sankalp bus stand in sector 9 of Ghansoli at 10am.”

MP Sanjeev naik, Mayor Sagar Naik along with corporators, Navi Mumbai ward advisory committee’s Environment and Forestation committee members and nature lovers will be present for the inauguration.

Another tree plantation drive will also the conducted at 11 am at sector 15 jogging track at CBD Belapur.

The drivers will include free distribution of samplings to the citizens form the specially set up distribution centers at Belapur and Airoli.

Informed Sandeepji Naik, “Various types of plants will be planted throughout the city. The type will depend on planted. We will also be erecting hoardings to spread the message of environment amongst the residents.”

Speaking on the mission, Naik said, “Global warming and the harm being done to the environment is common knowledge now. Several residents and organizations have been contributing towards environment protection in their own way. But will individual and isolated efforts really make a difference?”

He added, “The time has now come for all to not waste any further time and stand together to protect and preserve the environment. This is the reason we have planned ‘Green Mission 2011.”

Explained Naik, ‘The project aims at not just planting and preserving trees’ but the objective is to ensure that environment protection becomes the priority of the residents in whom care for environment protection will be ingrained and who will then act wholeheartedly with all their conviction. Several interesting, innovative and attractive competitions will be organized for the propose.”

Stated the Green Hope president, “Last year we had panted two lakh trees of various species in the city taking into account the geographical location and condition of the areas and the quality of the soil where the drives were undertaken. In 2009 too we had planted similar number of plants and on lakh in 2008.”

Said Naik, “ Green Mission 2011 planned by Green Hope is destined by Green Hope is destined to be a significant initiative in the wake of the harm being done to the environment all over and the destruction of greenery due to industrialization.”

Addressing the residents, he said, “Just on organization taking an initiative will not ensure complete environmental protection. For it to happen, it is imperative that every resident should recognize his social responsibility and contribute to the mission.”

Concluded Sandeepji Naik, “I appeal for wholehearted cooperation and support on a massive scale from the residents of the city.”



Overwhelming response to Navi Mumbai Shikshan Sankul camp

Around 9000 people benefit form issue of free certificates

Navi Mumbai Shikshan Sankul in association with the Thane Tehsildar office had organized a one day camp on May 22 to issue various certificates that are required for admissions in colleges, for jobs and businesses and official work. The camp started form 8 am to 5 pm at Sector 12, Terna Engineering College in Nerul benefitted around 9,000 people.

Thane District Colector Abha Jarhad said, “There was overwhelming response to the first camp held in Koperkhairne on May 3. Hence we organized another camp and we are planning similar events in other parts of the region.”

The state government has taken a note of the event organized by the Sankul headed by MLA Sandeepji Naik. “From next year onwards this event will take place in nine nodes of Navi Mumbai.” Declared Thane Guardian Minister Ganeshji Naik.

Caste, non-creamy layer, income, age, domicile and nationality certificates were issued at the camp. Caste and non-creamy layer certificates will be issued after 15 days at Turbhe Tahsildar office. At the camp proper guidance was provide by the officers and citizens got their certificates without facing any trouble.

Said MLA Sandeepji Naik, “The need for certificates is huge and the common man finds it very difficult to get them at times as various documents are required and he has to run form pillar to post. We made the task easy for the residents and ensured all work under one roof.”

Concluded Naik, “This year we had to hold two camps due to the overwhelming response. Form next year, there will be several more such camps.”

Said Shishir Shinde, a student, “This camp has proved to be a boon for me. I was short of time and it has helped meget the certificates I will now require for admission to professional colleges.

Fifteen thousand benefit from free camp to issue certificates

The one day free camp organized on May 3, by Navi Mumbai Shikshan Sankul in association with the Thane Tahsildar office to issue various certificates that are required for admissions in colleges, for jobs and businesses and official work has the year too been a grand success.

Around fifteen thousand residents reportedly benefitted from the camp held at R.F. Naik College in Kopar Khairane. State minister Ganeshji Naik who inaugurated the camp appreciated the holding of the camp saying it helps gives the right to the society.

Caste, non-creamy layer, income, age, domicile and nationality certificates were issued at the camp that began at 8 am in the morning. Applications were received till 2 pm. Facilities of photocopy machines were provided at the camp free. The filled in applications were checked by personnel at the camp. The special Executive officers and witnesses too were present.

To save the time of the applicants, the applications had been made available in advance at various locations several residents infect filled up the forms in advance and submitted them at the camp along with the requisite documents.

Except caste and non-creamy layer certificates, all other certificates were issued on the same day. Attestation of documents was also be done at camp.

Speaking on the occasion Ganeshji Naik said, “Shikshan Sankul has been doing yeomen service in increasing the standard of education in the city. With the country progressing towards becoming a super power, the educational standards in our country has been on the rise and this is a very good sign.”

Added Naik, “Last year, twelve thousand residents had taken benefit of the camp. This year the number has increased to 15,000, the camp is obviously serving its propose.”

Announced the minister, “Since the response this time has been fantastic, one more free camp to issue the same certificates will now be also held on May 22,”

Said Shikshan Sankul president MLA Sandeepji Naik, “Students and their parents have to spend a lot of time, money and effort to get certificates from the tehsil office has to cater to the entire region and hence the processing is delayed. Following Minister Ganeshji Naik’s instructions MP Sanjeev Naik’s instructions MP Sanjeev Naik held a similar free camp in Mira-Bhayender in 2007 and we have followed it up the two camps since last year.”

Added Sandeepji Naik, “The certificates and other such certificates are required for admissions, passport, government schemes, municipal schemes, women development schemes etc. Residents will be able to take advantage of such schemes after getting certificates from the camp.”

Pleased at the success of the camp, Sandeepji Naik said, “This has been possible due to the unstinted support of all the volunteers of Navi Mumbai Shikshan Sankul and the officials and personnel of the Tehsildar office, Special mention should be made of Tehsildar Krishana Jadhav who was a big help.”

Said Tehsildar Jadhav, “The population has of Thane district has reached 38 lakh people. However, there is just one office to issue the official certificates. This free camp organized by Navi Mumbai Shikshan Sankul has been a great help to all. The issue of various certificates under one roof and that too in a perfectly disciplined manner needs to be congratulated.”

Sated Member of Parliament Sanjeev Naik, “The response of the people to the camp is the true measure of its success.”

The applicants were of course elated. Said Sahil Poddar, “My worries for admission to Enginnering college next year are over as I have got my domicile certificate at the camp. No more running around for me.”

Added Krishnakant Mhatre, a senior citizen, “Since I have got the certificates I needed at the camp, I have been spared the exercise of running helter and skelter around several offices in Thane. This has been a great help.”

MLA at your doorstep

Sandeepji Naik inspects his constituency

Airoli Member of Legislative Assembly Sandeepji Naik inspected the wards of Airoli and Ghansoli under his ‘MLA at your doorstep’ programme on April 27. The visit was aimed at an indepth study of the present situation in the constituency.

Naik had during the recently concluded State assembly session raisedseveral issues related to his hugely populated Airoli constituency and got several projects sanctioned. He had said that he will prepare an integrated development plan that will create a separate identity for Navi Mumbai on the world map. It is in this context that he made the inspection visit.

Naik visited the areas of sector 2 in Airoli and Simplex colony in Ghansoli. He interacted with residents of Airoli and instructed Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) officials to start the word of underground cables and NMMC officials to complete the construction of drainage systems before the arrival of monsoon.

During a meeting with residents in Ghansoli, the former NMMC standing committee chairman said that works such as development of gardens and hospitals in ward number 25 have hit road block as CIDCO has not handed over plotsto NMMC.

Speaking to the residents, Naik said, “I have planned a modern theatre here, a centre to train women, development of row houses and also development of an ITI centre. The hawkers policy too will be implemented here soon.”

Added Naik, “The construction work on a 100-bed hospital in Airoli is in full swing and will be completed soon,”

Speaking to the media, naik said, “since residents of the ward are paying taxes to the planning agencies, it is their duty to provide adequate facilities to them. I will soon hold a meeting with NMMC and CIDCO officials to discuss the same.”

Water Mgmt Award for NMMC

For the second consecutive year, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has bagged the National Urban Water Award 2009 for excellence in water management and service to urban poor. The award was conferred upon by President Pratibha Patil at a ceremony held in Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on Thursday. NMMC won the award for providing round-the-clock water supply to the city, even in slums and gaothan areas at lower rate and curbing wastage of the precious resource. Municipal Commissioner Vijay Nahata and Standing Committee Chairman Sandeep Naik accepted the award on behalf of the civic body.Union Urban Development Minister Jaipal Reddy, Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Minister of State for Urban Development Saugata Roy, Secretary of Urban Development Ministry Dr M Ramchandran and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.Over 90 nominations from various cities across the country were received for the award this year. Nahata made a detailed presentation before a team of 13 experts of NMMC's achievements in water management and waste management while answering queries raised by them. The award was instituted by the Government of India in 2008. The award, instituted by the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD), is aimed at honouring urban local governments and water boards that had taken significant steps towards effective water management and improvement in service delivery.It was only befitting that Sandeep Naik received the award, since he was instrumental in getting the pipelines laid to bring the water to the city, the dam for which was envisioned by his father Ganesh Naik in early 2000 and the plan was executed by his older brother Sanjeev Naik, who was then the Mayor of Navi Mumbai, despite much opposition from all quarters.