Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has emphasized the urgent need to expedite the remaining land acquisition for the Beed-Parli railway line to accelerate Marathwada’s social and economic development. Once completed, this rail route will enable direct travel from Parli to Ahilyanagar. Pawar has instructed railway authorities and the concerned district officials to prioritize this important project.
### AIIMS in Pune: Coordination with Central Government
Pawar directed officials from the Medical Education Department to coordinate closely with the central government for the establishment of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Pune. He highlighted the strategic importance of enhancing healthcare infrastructure in the state through this initiative.
### Focus on Pune Metro Line-3 Completion
The Deputy Chief Minister also stressed the importance of completing the Pune Metro Line-3 project, which connects Shivajinagar to Hinjewadi. He called for high-quality construction standards to ensure the project’s success. Considering the ongoing festive season, Pawar instructed that metro construction under bridges should be carefully managed to avoid traffic congestion and inconvenience to the public.
### Guidelines for Karjat-Bhimashankar-Khed-Shirur Highway Project
Ajit Pawar reviewed the proposed Karjat-Bhimashankar-Khed-Shirur highway project during the meeting. He provided necessary guidelines to officials of the Public Works Department (PWD) to ensure the timely and efficient implementation of the project.
### Deputy CM’s Project Monitoring Session
The review meeting, titled “Deputy CM’s Project Monitoring Session,” was chaired by Ajit Pawar at the Ministry. Key attendees included:
– Chief Secretary Rajesh Kumar
– O.P. Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary of Finance
– Manisha Mhaisakar, Additional Chief Secretary of PWD
– Development Secretary Vikas Chandr Rastogi
– Planning Secretary Saurabh Vijay
– Cooperative Secretary Pravin Darade
– Managing Director of MahaRail Rajesh Kumar Jaiswal
– Deputy CM’s Secretary Dr. Rajesh Deshmukh
– Secretary of Medical Education Dheerajkumar
– State Tax Commissioner Ashish Sharma
– PWD Secretary Abasaheb Nagargoje
– Medical Education Commissioner Anil Bhandari
Senior officials from Pune Metro, PMRDA, and relevant district administrations were also present. In addition, several officials joined via video conference, including Pune Divisional Commissioner Chandrakant Pulkundwar, Managing Director of MahaMetro Shravan Hardikar, District Collectors of Pune and Raigad, Sports Commissioner Sheetal Teli-Ugale, Cooperative Commissioner Deepak Tavare, CEO of Maharashtra Maritime Board Pradeep P., CEO of Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority Yogesh Mhase, and Director of Medical Education Dr. Ajay Chandanwale.
The session was coordinated by Deputy CM Office Joint Secretary Vikas Dhakne.
### Review of Key Development Projects Across Maharashtra
During the meeting, Ajit Pawar reviewed the progress of several major development projects across the state, including:
– Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Memorial at Vadhu and Tulapur
– Veer Vastaad Lahuji Salve Memorial, Pune
– Lonavala Skywalk and Tiger Point
– “Sarathi” institution regional centers in Nashik, Kolhapur, Nagpur, Kharghar, Sambhajinagar, and Amravati
– Satara Medical College and Satara Military School
– GST Bhavan in Wadala
– Radio Club Mumbai
– Mirkarwada Port, Ratnagiri
– Krishi Bhavan
– Labour Welfare Bhavan
– Cooperative Bhavan
– Purandar Airport
– Olympic Bhavan & Museum
– Government veterinary colleges in Pune, Parli, and Baramati
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s continued oversight and guidance aim to ensure the successful implementation of these projects, driving forward Maharashtra’s overall growth and development.
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