Mumbai
Minister Naik underlined how the one-time planning model would transform the satellite city and bring it at par with worldclass cities.
Updated : Jan 23, 2014, 06:05 AM IST
Thane guardian minister Ganesh Naik has stressed that once development works take shape under the one-time planning project, Navi Mumbai will be transformed into Singapore and Dubai.
The guardian minister, who embarked on ward-wise meetings to understand the problems of residents of various nodes, held his first meeting with ward no 51 residents at the Meenatai Thackeray ground on Monday. Airoli MLA Sandeep Naik, mayor Sagar Naik, and NCP corporators were present.
Minister Naik underlined how the one-time planning model was set to transform the city and bring it at par with cities like Singapore and Dubai. “We will be completing developmental works under one-time planning model in the next seven years after which the city will see its transformation,” said Naik while addressing the residents.
He also stressed on the need to have a cluster development project for lower income and middle income groups and for old and dilapidated Cidco homes in the city. “Opposition to cluster development is very unfortunate. People have the right to choose their own developer for redevelopment. We have been batting for extra FSI for the city and hope to get it soon,” said Naik.
He added that to tackle the problem of hawkers, a policy needs to be implemented soon. “Cidco should transfer plots to NMMC, so that marketplaces can be marked,” he said. Naik added that MMRDA will be sharing costs for development of infrastructure in the city and as such burden on civic coffers will be lessened. “MMRDA’s plans for flyovers on TB Road and PB Road will ease traffic,” said Naik.
The big change
Guardian minister met ward no51 residents at the Meenatai Thackeray ground on Monday .