Shaniwarwada Revitalization, Underground Roads, And Heritage Buildings Restoration

Kasba constituency MLA Hemant Rasane on Monday made it clear that no unauthorized flex banners will be allowed in public spaces in Pune and that Kasba and Pune will follow the Indore pattern for cleanliness and management. He also shared 13 key projects to be implemented in the next five years.

Rasane announced that no unauthorised flex banners will be put up in public places under his campaign or others.

Development plans for the next 5 years:

Alongside the cleanliness drive, Rasane has outlined key developmental priorities for Kasba over the next five years. Rasane highlighted, after discussions with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and consulting with residents, he is going to take major thirteen steps:

Clean, Beautiful, and Developed Kasba Peth Campaign

Revitalization of Shaniwarwada

Underground roads from Sarasbaug to Shaniwarwada and Swargate

Integrated development of Sarasbaug and Peshwa Udyan

Restoration of old heritage sites and buildings

Redevelopment of Dr. Kotnis Health Center for better healthcare

Reconstruction of dangerous buildings in Khadak Police Colony

Completion of delayed government buildings at Mamledar Kacheri

Redevelopment of Pune Municipal Corporation housing

Development of Nehru Stadium for sports

Integrated development of the MHADA project in Lokmanya Nagar

Request for government land transfer for the expansion of Shri Dagdusheth Ganapati Temple

Request for Class B status for Shri Kasba Ganapati Temple, Shri Omkareshwar Temple, and Shri Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.

MLA Rasane reaffirmed his commitment to pursuing these projects in collaboration with the state government, ensuring the holistic development of the Kasba constituency.

Rasane’s Indore study

Rasane shared insights from his recent study tour to Indore with his party members and other officials. “Indore achieved success with plant and technology-driven administrative systems, strong political will, public participation, and a ban on flex banners. We were highly inspired by the model. Accordingly, we are going to implement the same rules and regulations for the Kasba constituency,” he added.

Highlighting the work profile in the Kasba constituency, Rasane revealed that in the last three months, 26 chronic waste dumping spots in the constituency have been successfully eliminated.

Moreover, to promote cleanliness awareness, ‘Swachhta Narayana’ Mahapuja, iconic events will be held at these 26 locations on February 26, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sant Gadge Maharaj.

Rasane urged residents to actively engage in the cleanliness movement. Awareness campaigns have been launched to prevent the re-emergence of chronic waste spots, and sanitation staff numbers have been increased, with garbage collection scheduled twice a day in some areas.

Future plans include integrating technology into waste management and beautifying the cleaned-up spaces.