Fix potholes and improve road conditions, CM Shinde to authorities

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday asked the authorities to fix potholes and improve the conditions of the roads in the state including MumbaiAn official statement said that CM Shinde has instructed a rapid and comprehensive response to fix potholes and improve road conditions on major highways including ThaneNashik and MumbaiAhmedabad The work is being done using advanced materials like Rapid Quick Setting Hardener and MSCT technologyIt said that in a highlevel meeting held at the Sahyadri Guest House CM Shinde reviewed traffic congestion issues and planned measures for the upcoming Ganeshotsav 2024The meeting was attended by senior officials from various departments including the National Highways Authority Public Works Department Traffic Police and local district authorities an official saidThe NashikBhiwandi road which is reportedly severely damaged in the ongoing monsoon has been allegedly causing traffic issues and accidentsCM Shinde highlighted the need to complete repairs quickly and to a high standard He instructed that modern techniques be used to fill potholes promptly and directed that any obstructions in the repair work should lead to criminal charges the statement saidCM Shinde also addressed the need for better traffic management particularly concerning heavy vehicles from JNPT He directed that traffic wardens be increased and that heavy vehicle controls be coordinated through JNPT The collector of Thane has been appointed as the nodal officer for this task it saidFor roads leading from JNPT to Panvel Pune and Thane Shinde instructed immediate repairs of potholes CM Shinde also requested CIDCO to provide 200 traffic wardens for Navi Mumbai and ensure cranes are available for heavy vehicles the statement saidThe state Chief Minister called for notifications to restrict heavy vehicle traffic during peak hours and for daily reviews of repair progress it saidHar Ghar Tiranga campaign launchedMeanwhile CM Eknath Shinde has called for widespread participation in the upcoming Har Ghar Tiranga campaign which will run from August 9 to 15The initiative aims to celebrate the nations patriotic spirit by ensuring that every household in the state displays the national flagDuring a meeting held at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai CM Shinde reviewed preparations for the campaign The meeting was attended by key officials including Additional Chief Secretaries Dr IS Chahal Vikas Kharge Rajgopal Deora Sanjay Sethi and Deepak Kapoor along with various department secretaries divisional commissioners district collectors and municipal commissionersMaharashtra CM Shinde emphasised that the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign is designed to inspire national prideHe highlighted that the campaign will include a variety of activities such as rallies marathons cultural events and innovative programs to create a patriotic atmosphere throughout the state an official saidTo increase public participation CM Shinde urged the use of social media and other channels for widespread awareness He also instructed that flags be made available at the district level through planning committees and that key landmarks such as major dams the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link the Worli Sea Link and the Gateway of India be illuminated with flagsDuring the meeting Additional Chief Secretary Vikas Kharge provided a presentation on the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign outlining the strategy and logistics for the initiative