Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Amid increasing pollution, changing climate, and rapid urbanisation, Maharashtra Environment and Climate Change Minister Pankaja Munde on Wednesday appealed that every citizen should come forward as a ‘Vasundhara Rakshak’ (Protector of the Earth or Guardian of the Land) for environmental conservation. She expressed her resolve to make the concept of ‘Vasundhara Rakshak’ not just an initiative but a mass movement. On the occasion of World Earth Day, Minister Munde launched…
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Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Maharashtra Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pankaja Munde on Tuesday joined the protest, launched by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) against the failure of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, that guaranteed women’s reservation in Lok Sabha and state Assemblies.Leaders of NDA-affiliated parties took part in protest marches across the country after the Bill failed to achieve the two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha last week.Addressing a press …
Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra on Wednesday described the recent cases of alleged religious conversion in TCS Nashik and sexual exploitation of minor girls in Amravati as a “conspiracy” and a “racket” in the country. The leaders also called for strict punishment for those accused.The reactions follow the arrest of a man, identified as Mohammad Ayaz, in Maharashtra’s Amravati district for the alleged sexual exploitation of at least 180 minor g…
Pune, April 11 (IANS) Maharashtra Environment Minister Pankaja Munde on Saturday directed the administration to ensure that river beautification projects prioritise ecological balance and complete pollution control.The Minister issued these directives during a review meeting concerning the Mula-Mutha River Pollution Control Project under the National River Conservation Plan.The meeting was attended by Pune Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, Additional Commissioner Pavneet Kaur, Mayor Manj…
Pune, April 10 (IANS) Maharashtra’s Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Pankaja Munde, on Friday announced that the government is in the final stages of establishing a dedicated River Rejuvenation Authority, as the primary focus must shift from river beautification to absolute pollution control. The Authority is tasked with curbing rising water pollution and ensuring the effective implementation of environmental policies. The Minister was speaking at a high‑level review meeti…
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Environment and Climate Change Minister Pankaja Munde on Wednesday said the state has proposed an annual allocation of Rs 400 crore for the Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority (MSRRA) as part of a Rs 2,000 crore corpus planned over five years to address river pollution and rejuvenation.“The Authority will monitor all schemes related to river pollution and will be supported through state funds as well as funds from the Maharashtra Pollution Control …
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar on Wednesday declared that the government is committed to ensuring rights and dignity for women farmers, confirming that a Special Bill for their empowerment will be tabled in the upcoming legislative session.Speaking at a special seminar on ‘Empowerment of Women Farmers’ held at the Central Hall of Vidhan Bhavan, the Deputy CM also announced the establishment of a state-level ‘Gender Resource Center’ modelled after cen…
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Monday indicated that the suspension of M Devender Singh, a 2011-batch IAS officer and Member Secretary of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), is likely to be withdrawn. This comes after high-level discussions in the Legislative Assembly involving senior ministers and the Chief Minister.The controversy began with a heated discussion regarding the alarming rise in pollution levels in the Chandrapur district.Environment Min…
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) The suspension of the Member Secretary of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has triggered a political storm in the state, with the development drawing attention to the power dynamics within the ruling alliance.The MPCB is headed by Siddhesh Kadam of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, while it functions under the jurisdiction of the Environment Department, which is led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pankaja …
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Even as a ban on the sale of non-biodegradable plastic flowers is already in place in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that a fresh Government Resolution (GR) will soon be issued to ensure stricter and more effective implementation of the prohibition.He said the proposed GR will not only reiterate the ban on the production and sale of non-biodegradable plastic flowers but will also lay down clear provisions for action…