Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik assured the Legislative Council of the government’s commitment to relocating eligible encroachers near the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. A decision on the rehabilitation process is forthcoming, with detailed planning already in progress.
In the initial phase, 299 out of 11,359 scrutinized claims have been identified as eligible for relocation, while a review of an additional 13,486 encroachers is underway for the second phase. The government is proposing the construction of “Ground Plus One” houses on 20 acres in the Aarey Colony area to accommodate around 2,200 tribal families.
Minister Naik has directed relevant departments to facilitate the provision and repair of essential amenities like water supply and sanitation for settlements outside the core boundaries of the National Park. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has confirmed that no criminal intent or embezzlement was found in the alleged Dhule district minority scholarship scam, leading to a closure report being filed by the police.
Minister of State for Home, Yogesh Kadam, informed the Legislative Council about the state government’s active monitoring of anti-drug operations in Amravati city. A high-level meeting is scheduled to evaluate the situation in the coming months, with recent successful drug-related operations showcasing the state’s commitment to combating narcotics effectively.
