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Maharashtra becomes India's first State to Reach Half A Trillion Dollar Economy. Jai Maharashtra Jai Hind!
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Anand Nagar Saket Elevated Corridor. J Kumar has begun casting the segments. This is the casting of the very first segment for the project. The launching gantry has also arrived at the site as per @akshaywcam1. (will post about it when I'll visit)
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The Magnitude and Scale of this Project is immense. .. A Historic Milestone Towards Water Security for Dharashiv! All five stages of the water-lifting scheme from Ghatne Barrage to Ramdara Lake under the Krishna–Marathwada Irrigation Project have achieved 100% completion. The project infrastructure, including pumping stations, pump-motor installations, power supply systems, substations, transmission lines and water pipelines, is complete. Trial runs and technical inspections are now underway. A massive pumping capacity of 3,22,996 HP has been installed. The project received administrative approval for a revised cost of ₹11,726 crore, accelerating its execution. Once operational, the project is expected to provide a major boost to irrigation and drinking water availability in drought-prone areas of Tuljapur, Umarga, Lohara and Dharashiv talukas. Administrative proceedings are also underway to facilitate an additional 1 TMC of drinking water allocation from the Ujani reservoir. This project has the potential to transform the region's water security, strengthen agricultural sustainability, reduce dependence on erratic rainfall and provide much-needed relief to farmers.
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People need to understand the basic purpose of these initiatives before jumping to conclusions. Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan was primarily designed to improve water conservation, groundwater recharge and the water-retention capacity of villages through watershed development, desilting of water bodies, deepening of streams and other local interventions. It was never intended to independently guarantee net-positive water availability or make an entire region water-surplus. One fundamental point needs to be understood: water conservation cannot happen without water in the first place. If there is inadequate rainfall or a prolonged drought, even the most effective Jalyukt Shivar interventions will have limited impact because there is simply insufficient water to recharge the groundwater system. On the other hand, River Interlinking Projects address a different but complementary challenge. Their objective is to transfer water from surplus river basins to water-deficit regions, subject to hydrological feasibility, environmental considerations and the availability of genuinely surplus water. This can help drought-prone areas improve their water security and reduce their dependence on uncertain rainfall. These are two different approaches serving complementary purposes: - Jalyukt Shivar: Conserving available rainwater, improving groundwater recharge and strengthening local water availability. - River Interlinking: Transferring available surplus water from water-rich basins to water-deficit basins. Neither is a substitute for the other. Effective water management requires a combination of local conservation, groundwater recharge, efficient irrigation, watershed development and scientifically planned inter-basin water transfers. Before criticising infrastructure , it is important to understand the problem they are designed to solve.
This is going to change the way Maharashtra will fight against Drought in future.
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A Leading #French Institute in Animation, Rubika Video Games & Industrial Design is opening Campus at #Chhatrapati_Sambhajinagar in #Maharashtra
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This is going to change the way Maharashtra will fight against Drought in future.
मराठवाड्यासाठी उजनीचं पाणी! 2 TMC वितरण व्यवस्था सज्ज! दुष्काळमुक्तीच्या दिशेने मोठं पाऊल! नवनिर्माण youtu.be/iIyN6b-397s
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#WATCH | Maharashtra | Around 6,500 tribal people from 650 different villages in Nashik are attempting a Guinness World Record by reciting the Godavari Aarti. Representatives from Guinness World Records are also present to verify the attempt.
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News of Maharashtra's Airport Upgrades/ Progress spree continues As Jalgaon Airport's Upgradation moves ahead .
✈️ JALGAON AIRPORT EXPANSION: A MAJOR STEP FORWARD! Jalgaon Airport’s expansion project is moving towards implementation, with work expected to begin after Diwali, according to a Lokmat report dated 29 October 2026. 🔹 ₹25.52 crore contract awarded 🔹 18-month completion timeline 🔹 Terminal building renovation and expansion 🔹 Expanded aircraft parking apron 🔹 Modern passenger facilities and more space 🔹 Upgraded fire safety systems and CCTV With Jalgaon Airport handling over 1.43 lakh passengers in FY 2025–26, infrastructure upgrades are essential to meet growing demand. The next priority: Direct flights connecting Jalgaon with Bengaluru, Delhi and Indore! ✈️ Better connectivity means stronger business, tourism, employment and economic growth for Khandesh and North Maharashtra. @TheMahaIndex @JalgaonUpdates @aaijlgairport #JalgaonAirport #JalgaonIndex #AirConnectivity #Khandesh #NorthMaharashtra ✈️
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Kurla Harbour Rail Flyover and Elevated station. (Part of CSMT-Kurla 5th and 6th line project) Work on the remaining pillars has started, these pillars were incomplete for years. I girder casting has also started. Work going on at a good speed.
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#Update TENDER NOTICE: Airport Upgradation & Development in Maharashtra The Maharashtra Airport Development Company Ltd. (MADC) invites Tenders for the Appointment of a Consultant for Planning, Designing, Preparation of DPR, and PMC services for the Upgradation/Development of Latur & Baramati Airports for NSOP - IFR operations.
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Amravati. The DGCA has approved Air India's flying training academy at Amravati's Belora Airport, with operations expected to begin within a month. The project is 95% complete and all 34 aircraft have arrived. Around 180 trainees may join the 1st batch. @airindia
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Mumbai Metro line 5. Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) gates installation underway. Finishing work is also going on in last stage. Station name undisclosed. (PCRO)
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Full image of the new DVOR -DME SYSTEM operationalised at Amravati Airport today ..
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The Borivali Interchange of Thane Borivali Twin Tunnel. Much simpler compared to what we saw at Thane, but much practical and safety oriented as well. @Sahilinfra2 @sssaaagar @cbdhage @TheMetroRailGuy @marinebharat @rajtoday @MandarSawant184 @mmrda_official @DrSanMukherjee @AshwiniBhide @CMOMaharashtra @Dev_Fadnavis @mieknathshinde @manishaBJP
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So apparently, defending a project makes you Pro-Government, while criticising a project makes you Anti-Government. We couldn't care less about these labels, but it's genuinely funny and ridiculous how quickly people jump to conclusions without understanding the actual argument. Anyway, cope harder. The PSP project must move forward, while investments in data centres with high water consumption need stricter regulation. Development shouldn't be reduced to political loyalties. Evaluate projects on their merits, environmental impact, and long-term benefits , not on whether they fit your political narrative.
Cheap internet has made information easily accessible, but somehow, the habit of actually researching a topic before forming an opinion seems to be disappearing. Why was there no outrage when Torrent Power received approval for the project, when the proposed PSP site was already known? Why wake up now and start questioning the project without even understanding its background? Yes, the estimated number of trees to be felled is high, and that deserves scrutiny. Environmental concerns are legitimate. But the entire purpose of a Pumped Storage Project (PSP) is to support renewable energy storage and grid stability. You cannot oppose every infrastructure project in the name of the environment while conveniently ignoring the need for reliable, cleaner energy. And Can't people even read and understand the project details before making allegations? Dragging unrelated names into the debate without establishing the facts is a ridiculous argument. The logic that saving the environment means opposing energy storage while continuing to depend on coal-fired power is equally absurd. What exactly is the alternative being proposed? Ironically, people living in high-rise towers across expanding urban areas are now lecturing everyone about environmental protection. If this were a data centre or any other project with questionable environmental or economic implications, we would be equally critical. The point is not to support every project blindly; it is to evaluate projects based on facts, technical merits, environmental impact, and long-term benefits. The project site also reportedly falls outside the Ecologically Sensitive Zone. If that is the case, then the discussion should focus on actual environmental clearances, ecological assessments, mitigation measures, and the project's necessity , not misinformation and manufactured outrage. People need to develop the habit of reading official documents, understanding the facts, and researching before jumping to conclusions. This is exactly how Maharashtra risks losing big-ticket investments and infrastructure projects to other states. When every major project becomes a political controversy, investors eventually look for places where execution is less complicated. The irony is even greater when the same people oppose river-linking projects but demand uninterrupted water and electricity supply, 24×7. They want development, but oppose the infrastructure required to support it. They demand environmental protection, but how many of them actually plant trees, protect local ecosystems, or contribute to conservation themselves? Environmental protection and infrastructure development are not mutually exclusive. The real debate should be about responsible development, credible environmental safeguards, and evidence-based decision-making—not uninformed outrage. Maharashtra needs informed citizens who can question projects intelligently, not people who oppose everything first and research later.
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Cheap internet has made information easily accessible, but somehow, the habit of actually researching a topic before forming an opinion seems to be disappearing. Why was there no outrage when Torrent Power received approval for the project, when the proposed PSP site was already known? Why wake up now and start questioning the project without even understanding its background? Yes, the estimated number of trees to be felled is high, and that deserves scrutiny. Environmental concerns are legitimate. But the entire purpose of a Pumped Storage Project (PSP) is to support renewable energy storage and grid stability. You cannot oppose every infrastructure project in the name of the environment while conveniently ignoring the need for reliable, cleaner energy. And Can't people even read and understand the project details before making allegations? Dragging unrelated names into the debate without establishing the facts is a ridiculous argument. The logic that saving the environment means opposing energy storage while continuing to depend on coal-fired power is equally absurd. What exactly is the alternative being proposed? Ironically, people living in high-rise towers across expanding urban areas are now lecturing everyone about environmental protection. If this were a data centre or any other project with questionable environmental or economic implications, we would be equally critical. The point is not to support every project blindly; it is to evaluate projects based on facts, technical merits, environmental impact, and long-term benefits. The project site also reportedly falls outside the Ecologically Sensitive Zone. If that is the case, then the discussion should focus on actual environmental clearances, ecological assessments, mitigation measures, and the project's necessity , not misinformation and manufactured outrage. People need to develop the habit of reading official documents, understanding the facts, and researching before jumping to conclusions. This is exactly how Maharashtra risks losing big-ticket investments and infrastructure projects to other states. When every major project becomes a political controversy, investors eventually look for places where execution is less complicated. The irony is even greater when the same people oppose river-linking projects but demand uninterrupted water and electricity supply, 24×7. They want development, but oppose the infrastructure required to support it. They demand environmental protection, but how many of them actually plant trees, protect local ecosystems, or contribute to conservation themselves? Environmental protection and infrastructure development are not mutually exclusive. The real debate should be about responsible development, credible environmental safeguards, and evidence-based decision-making—not uninformed outrage. Maharashtra needs informed citizens who can question projects intelligently, not people who oppose everything first and research later.
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Sion Rail Over Bridge, 385 Meter long, 26 Meter wide, six lane, two pedestrian lane, Steel Grider Bridge over 54.9 meter over rail line connecting Dharavi, BKC with Sion and EEW improving transportation in South, Mumbai. Promoter: MRVC. Investment: 60 Crore. Status: Completed.
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