This is the Congress election agenda to counter the Shiv Sena theme — Amchi Mumbai, Sunder Mumbai (Our Mumbai, Beautiful Mumbai).
The Maharashtra government wants to give Mumbai a facelift by beautifying 17 destinations. This is the Congress election agenda to counter the Shiv Sena theme — Amchi Mumbai, Sunder Mumbai (Our Mumbai, Beautiful Mumbai).
The beautification plan is also an attempt to attract tourists and get rid of the terror tag which has been associated with the city after 26/11. City guardian minister Naseem Khan said, “For the last one year, we have been pursuing the restoration of important spots, which need to be developed for tourism. We are committed to making Mumbai beautiful.”
The tourism department has sanctioned Rs5.5 crore for the development of Kanheri Caves, Gilbert Hill, Bandra Bandstand, Mandapeshwar Caves, Powai lake, Juhu Chowpatty, Mahakali Caves, Aarey Colony, Aksa beach, Jogeshwari Caves, Film City, Erandel beach, Essel World, Madh Island, Manori Chowpatty, Gorai Chowpatty and Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The state will review the work and earmark more funds, if necessary, in the 2012-13 state Budget.
Sources in the ministry of tourism said, “There are plans to install the 309-feet-tall statue of Shivaji in Worli fort.”
“The decision to install the statue at Nariman Point has remained on paper since 2008 following reservations from Union ministry of environment. Hence, the government wants to relocate the statue,” sources added.
“In the last five years, there have been concerted efforts on our part to enhance the image of Mumbai,” some Congress and NCP leaders asserted.
The expenses incurred for development of Mandapeshwar Caves along Dahisar add up to Rs1.05 crore. This includes building outer boundary walls, storm water drainage, roads, main entrance at the caves and beautification of the area. Similarly, Rs85 lakh have been set aside for development of Gorai jetty, Rs1 crore for Aarey Colony beautification, and Rs1.35 crore for Aksa beach. With respect to the rest of the spots, work is under way and will be reviewed to ascertain the exact expenditure.
There are serious shortage of parking spaces near all these destinations, which have been planned in phases in 2011-12. The beautification package also includes construction of toilets, approach roads, and enhancing the promenades.
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