2 March 2021 / knowyourtown.co.in Know Your Ingredient: Cucumber Bhavya Pande

Cucumbers contain around 95-96% water and are packed with several essential vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B1, Cucumber Raita copper, potassium, manganese, phosphorus and magnesium. Adding Recipe cucumbers to our diet has many potential health benefits, including balanced hydration, weight loss, lower blood sugar levels, good digestion, Preparation Time: 10 minutes Sufficient for: Four people good skin, healthy hair and nails, stress and heartburn relief.

Ingredients: Procedure

Cucumber: 3-4 medium sized 1. Keep all the ingredients ready. Curd: 2 cups 2. Wash, peel and grate cucumber. Roasted cumin powder: 2 tsp 3. Squeeze out excess water from grated cucumber. Add turmeric Red chilli powder: ¼ tsp or as per taste powder, mustard paste and chopped green chillies to it and keep it aside. Mustard paste (Optional): 1 tsp 4. Whisk curd, add roasted cumin powder, grated cucumber and salt to Chopped green chillies: as per taste it. Mix well until combined. You may add a little squeezed out cucumber Chopped coriander leaves: 2 tsp juice/normal water, in case the consistency of the raita is too thick. 5. Garnish with chopped coriander. May sprinkle some roasted cumin Turmeric powder: 1-1.5 tsp powder and red chilli powder on top of it too, to give it a final touch. Salt: as per taste 6. Goes well with parathas or regular meals. March 2021 / knowyourtown.co.in 3 EASE OF HAPPINESS... t’s indeed not good news for based on the quality , - or for of life, economic-ability of a that matter Navi ,as city, and its sustainability and Ithese emerging cities have resilience. The assessment also missed the top five positions incorporates the residents’ view in the survey conducted to on the services provided by city compute the ease of living administration through a Citizen index (EoLI). Thane has secured Perception Survey. 58.16 marks thereby bagging the 11th position. Bengaluru Quality of air, condition of with 66.70, Pune with 66.27 and roads and other infrastructure, Ahmedabad with 64.87 have public transport system, won the first three positions. water and power supply, beautification, green Mumbai,which boasts of cover and open spaces, being the commercial capital educational and medical of the country is on 10th facilities, connectivity,heritage position and performed a shade conservation,cultural activities better than Thane. Ofcourse and many correlated functions that should not be treated as come under the scanner in such consolation but a reason for surveys. Thane has apparently introspection to work on the not lived upto the mark and the failures. civic administrators must look The rankings under Ease into it earnestly. of Living Index 2020 were announced for cities with a There was mention of the population of over a million, happiness index in the TMC and cities with less than a budget last year. It does not million people. The assessment find a mention this year. The Best Wishes, exercise was conducted last pandemic may give a benefit year. As many as 111 cities of doubt for the exclusion, but participated in the exercise. then there are many things which can be achieved without The Ease of Living Index spending a penny. Discipline [EoLI] is an assessment tool is the key for ease of living. It that evaluates the quality cannot be purchased but has of life and the impact of to come from within. Discipline Miilind Ballal various initiatives for urban and ownership towards the city development. It provides a go hand in hand in creating Editor, Know Your Town comprehensive understanding happiness and that too with of participating cities across ease.

Know Your Town Owner MIilind Ballal Printer, Publisher Miilind Ballal Printed at Thane vaibhav, Damle Apartment, Veer Savarkar Road, Tembi Naka, Thane (w) Tel 022-25341526 | Fax 022-25348594 | email id: [email protected]

Editor and Publisher: Miilind Ballal | Managing Editor: Niikhil Ballal | Associate Editors: Juili Kulkarni Design Editor : Sunil Pathare | Photo Editor : Ashok Ghag, Ramsing, Gajanan Harimkar | Accounts : Priyanka Mane | Circulation: Pramod Gholap 4 March 2021 / knowyourtown.co.in IMPECCABLE Nikhil Ballal / Juili Kulkarni It starts with a dream, add action and perseverance, and it ends up becoming a reality. A little boy from Vangaon, a village in , with dreams in his eyes to start a business, set up his own company, fighting all odds and rising strong to make it big in life.

With a workforce of close to 1000, clients in excess of 100, and projects over 200, Miraj Instrumentation is going from strength to strength. It has served various industries like Oil and Gas, Power, Fertilizer, Chemical, Water, Life science, Refineries, Steel Plants, LNG Terminals, Cement Plants, FMCG & Manufacturing Plants, Agro-based Industries, Beverages & Distilleries etc. Its reputation is backed by a high level of commitment towards its customers. This is continuously sustained by great efforts made by its highly qualified and trained team of professional engineers and managers. In a span of 25 years, it has become one of the leading companies providing Electrical and Instrumentation Services across India and GCC countries.

ajesh Solanki spent his impressionable Instrumentation from VPM Polytechnic College no immediate vacancies there. When he was years in Vangaon and then moved to in Thane and soon after that started working there, he saw a consignment of goods, which Ambernath, courtesy of his father’s as an apprentice. “I worked for a big company, was apparently required to be transported transfer, who was a government everything was good there, but the only to Mahad& for some reason, the person, Remployee.Hailing from a typical middle class, drawback was that I hardly got an opportunity who was responsible for the transportation Rajesh always wanted to start his business. He to learn. My main aim to do a job was to was not available. Grabbing this opportunity did not have a business background as such gather as muchknowledge as possible. Since I with both hands, Rajesh offered to do the apart from his maternal uncle, who was self- was not learning anything there, I quit in one needful. The interviewer agreed and the next employed. “My father believed that Business and a half months,” he adds. day Rajesh transported the goods to Mahad. Symbolizes Progress,” says Rajesh. After that, Rajesh was again looking for a He not only transported the goods but also He completed his Diploma in job. He went to a company however there were started working on the site. “I worked with this March 2021 / knowyourtown.co.in 5

company for close to two and a half years”. guardand none of the workers are ready to I learnt many things therealso I did different work because of the fear of deadly cyclone jobs which helped me to gain an all-round Social initiatives of Ek Udaan and the giant corporation was looking perspective of things,” Rajesh explains. for a new contractor. Balaji, who used to In that company, there were some Under the umbrella of ‘Ek Udaan’, Rajesh be Electrical and Instrumentation Head senior people who wanted to start their Solanki and Jayashree Solanki have formed at Cadbury in Thane referred Rajesh to own business. They knew about Rajesh and a trust to provide capital to the budding and Reliance. Rajesh had worked on a Cadbury his desire to do business. They approached upcoming businessmen and businesswomen project in his previous job and during that him and Rajesh agreed. It was decided that time he gotto know Balaji. the senior people would join the business hailing from financially humble backgrounds. Reliance was just the start. It was as soon as they get their first project. The objective is to provide encouragement followed by L&T and Kellogg’s. Rajesh Meanwhile, Rajesh had quit his job and was to the entrepreneurs and offer wings to their struck lucrative deals with these companies. full-fledged involved in the business. After dreams to fly high. ‘Ek Udaan’ is currently in After working a fair bit in India, Rajesh close to six months, when Rajesh could the lookout for such budding entrepreneurs started getting global opportunities. not bag a project, the senior people from “It was L&T again. The company his former organization, gave up the idea whom they can help. wanted a contractor for its work in Sri of business and started working for big The other social initiative that Solankis are Lanka. During that period LTTE was active companies. The business which was going working on is empowering domestic help. in Sri Lanka, and because of this reason to be a four-person game ended up being At present, there is no fixed wage structure they could not get the required personnel. a sole proprietorship. for people working as domestic help in our L&T approached me and with no hesitation In 1995, the founding stone of Miraj I decided to pounce on this opportunity. Instrumentation Services (I) Pvt. Ltd. was households. In pursuit of streamlining this I submitted a tentative budget, and the laid. The first few projects helped Rajesh otherwise unorganized employment, Ek Udaan company was happy that it was half of its to breakeven. For a couple of years, he is working towards a proper salary structure expectations,” recollects Rajesh.After Sri could only manage to get small jobs.Finally, for domestic help and conduct programmes Lanka, Miraj Instrumentation conducted all is effort and hard work paid off when and workshops for the overall development of successful projects in Dubai, Bahrain, Saudi he bagged the Reliance Jamnagar Plant Arabia, Kenya, Libya, Iran, Sharjah, Oman, Project. Though Reliance had its contractors them, among many other things. among other countries. for the plant, the cyclone caught them off 6 March 2021 / knowyourtown.co.in

Summer Tips for a Good Health

Dr. Purva Joshi

he introduction of the medical vaccine including bones. Adequate exposure against corona is a crucial milestone in to sunlight (preferably morning hours) the fight against corona; the vaccine and protection from UV rays with use of being safe and efficacious, everyone sunscreen and aloe vera gel is a healthy Tshould intend to get vaccinated as their turn mode. comes. 3) For most, summer is coherent with Along with following Covid appropriate mangoes. We can have mangoes in moderate behaviour, there are few things we should amounts, as mangoes are a rich source of take care of in order to have and maintain vitamin A. Also, keep in mind to balance good health as the summer approaches. the diet by adding juicy fruits like oranges, Adequate hydration of the body is melons, berries etc. essential to have an optimal level of metabolism. Nutritious food with physical 4) Having green leafy vegetables, salads, exercise and a healthy lifestyle are key sprouts to compliment the full course meal towards a healthy being. which should include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in optimal amounts. Avoid eating Here are a few tips which we can try out raw/uncooked food. to keep fit. 5) Having adequate amount of 1) Drinking ample amounts of water- micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) which drinking safe and healthy water is a good are essential to boost up the immunity habit. Daily intake of 3-4 litres of water is a good practice. Fresh fruit juices, vegetable 5) Having adequate sleep and soups, and milkshakes may be added to maintaining personal hygiene. pamper the taste buds. Try to avoid synthetic preservative - used liquids. Avoid consuming 6) Use of air conditioners, coolers, and canned food. other cooling devices only when required and to switch off devices when not required, in 2) Sunlight is a rich source of vitamin order to save electricity and aid in conserving D which is essential for growth and natural resources through which we can development of skin and skeletal tissues contribute towards preserving mother nature.

Dr. Purva Joshi is a Public Health Specialist and Drug Safety Physician at IQVIA, Thane. March 2021 / knowyourtown.co.in 7 Waterways, new flyovers, and coastal road to be developed in Thane

n March 8, the government announced that it would be developing waterways around Mumbai, Thane and . The government has decided to Outilize the waterways around Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai for the purpose of water transport. to Kalyan water transport service will be made available in the first phase. The waterways for transit between Mumbai, Thane to Navi Mumbai, and Vasai to Kalyan will help ease traffic congestion, enhance the transit experience for commuters. The same will also create new jobs and development around the region. In addition to the waterways, the construction of 15 km long and 40 meters wide Thane Coastal Road, parallel to , is in progress and likely to cost 1,250 crore. Apart from the aforementioned developments, the construction of flyovers at Bypass Junction, Shil Kalyan Phata, Shil Phata and Kalyan Phata Junction and widening of highway and construction of an underpass at Kalyan Phata are in progress.

Platform ticket rises from Rs.10 to Rs. 50 in Thane, Kalyan, and other busy railways stations

ast month, the Central Railway increased the price of platform tickets at some key stations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) to avoid overcrowding during the upcoming summer Lseason in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The price of the platform ticket saw a 400% rise as it surged from Rs. 10 to Rs. 50. The revised platform ticket charge will be applicable at the following railway stations: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Mumbai, and neighbouring Thane, Kalyan, Panvel and Road stations.

The new rate came into force on February 24 and will remain effective till June 15 this year. The decision was taken to prevent overcrowding at these stations during the summer travel rush. 8 March 2021 / knowyourtown.co.in Education: An investment tool with guaranteed returns Kapil Pravin Mahajan

“An Investment in Knowledge pays the best interest.” - Benjamin Franklin. When we say “Knowledge” it comes from “Education”. Having mere “Information” is not “Knowledge”, implementing what we know, to the best possible extent we can, is “Knowledge”. A wise man once said to me “Kapil, educate yourself as much as you can, because, one day, everybody is going to leave you, what will stay with you, for a lifetime, is your education, those bunch of degrees and certificates and with that education, you can build and rebuild your character, relationships, career, business, get recognition in the society and get the required job plus financial stability.” Thereafter, I have never looked back, educated myself at regular intervals, and as a responsible citizen, as a responsible professional professor, as a importance. Education builds too many unrealistic expectations responsible corporate employee, I “Character”. Adequate education at from parents, extended family, have tried to promote the beauty a young age will open the door to and friends. The fast pace of city and importance of education to all all sorts of opportunities, catching life has stopped the conversation sorts of individuals I meet daily. and cashing the right opportunities, within the families. This has led However, this investment in displays the audacity of one’s to a communication gap between education pays its interest in the character. Everything comes at the parents and children. The time “long-run”. There is no shortcut right time and what is required is has come where dialogue needs to “Success”, which itself is a Patience, Perseverance, Hard Work, to be initiated between parents repeated effort day-in and day-out Faith, and Self-Confidence. and children and required moral without losing hope, character, and Many individuals, support needs to be provided to a strength. We must remember that nowadays, have no faith in their STUDENT. “Success is not final, failure is not educational ventures. More than fatal: it is the courage to continue thoughtfulness, thoughtlessness (The author of the article is that counts.” - Winston Churchill. is the main character attribute Company Secretary, Masters’ in Believing in your education and observed in young minds. This Business Law from NLSIU, M. Com, having a persistent but “Religious” is the biggest challenge, we as a L.LB, PGDBA (Finance), Certified approach towards your educational society are facing. Maybe this is CSR Professional - ICSI) and life goals is of utmost because of a lack of support or March 2021 / knowyourtown.co.in 9 Coffees, Cabanas, and Comfort food, all with a poolside view! Presenting to you Thane’s newest Love Leaf Homestyle Café & Bakery!

Stunning ambiance, blue waters, tranquil breeze, and delectable food to indulge yourself in!

ll of us spent our The Open to all poolside café last year inside our boasts of unhindered views homes, daydreaming of the Olympic sized pool’s about being able to serene blue waters, and is Ago out again — when you’d perfect for that early morning be able to breathe in the fresh or late evening soirée with air, sit across the table with your loved ones. your friends and loved ones, The cozy open air seating eat a bite or two, and take a features bamboo and wooden sigh in happiness. That dream placements, vibrant colorful is about to become a reality accents, and is quite literally courtesy Thane’s newest and drenched with fragrant flowers first ever poolside Love Leaf and greenery everywhere. The Homestyle Café & Bakery! definite standout has to be Situated in the heart of its lush flower canopy atop Thane Club, this place is all the entire café that makes it a set to take your breath away picture perfect place for that from the first step in, be it next Instagram shot in the hall their decor or the fare! This of fame! There’s a separate the toils and burdens of the you read that right, the expansive 2000 sq. ft café kids play area too, making world, a place where you can burgers are PINK!), Mushroom is the brainchild of Niketa sure that no matter what age come and relax. Our staff is or Chopper Chicken Sharma of Thane Club you are, you will enjoy this taking all safety measures and Bruschetta and Mad Fries. You who has partnered up with place! hygiene precautions, and we can also pick from their All restaurateurs from Mumbai Commenting on the hope that the folks around day breakfast options (Waffles, Pawan Shahri & Dhaval launch, owner Niketa Sharma here can partake in this joyful pancakes, and many more) Udeshi of the same team that said, “We’ve always wanted experience as much as we do.” or the ever-yummy Love leaf has brought to you some of to make sure that the people The café serves up modern Chaat Station! Mumbai’s favorites — Butterfly of Thane don’t feel like yet surprisingly comfortable For drinks, there is Surfing High (BKC) and London Taxi they’re missing out and it’s delicacies across cuisines. Banana Smoothie because (Lower ,Kamala Mills), been a dream to open up a Some must haves that will who doesn’t love a classic, The Bigg Small Cafe + Bar beautiful place to hang out definitely tickle your taste the Orange Basil Spinach () & Cloud Kitchen here. Love Leaf café is aimed buds include their heavenly Smoothie for the health Brands Shuk & South Street ! to give you a respite from all Love Leaf Pink Burgers (Yes, conscious, the Macchiato or the Butterscotch and Caramel Thick Shake. End this with Popsicles or the Chili Guava Ice cream to beat the heat and you’re good to go! The possibilities are endless! So, Thane folks! Whether it’s an intimate dinner for two by the waters, or a reunion with friends and family after a long time, Love Leaf Café’s open doors are waiting for you. Cheers!

Timings: 7 AM to 12 PM | 4 PM to 10 PM Address: Love Leaf Cafe, Mohan Koppikar Road, Teen Hath Naka Flyover, opposite Raheja Garden, Thane, Maharashtra 400601 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveleafcafethane/ 10 March 2021 / knowyourtown.co.in

ThaneThane ranksranks 11th11th inin IndiaIndia inin thethe easeease ofof livingliving indexindex

In the last 10 years, Thane has ccording to the Ease of Living witnessed rapid urbanization. Many energy consumption. Index released by the Ministry On the other hand, there are some of Housing and Urban Affairs on builders built large complexes. positives as well. The area in Thursday, Thane ranks 11th among There was a massive migration but Thane, which has earned a reputation as the Acities (49 cities surveyed) with a population largest industrial hub in Asia, is now being the local administration failed to of over one million. A total of 111 cities transformed into an IT hub. Many IT parks (population more than one million = 49 provide the same amount of civic have been set up here in the last 10 years. cities, population less than one million = amenities. It has come to light from Due to this, small and big industries outside 62 cities) have been surveyed. The other this survey that while developing Thane are now coming into the city. cities from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region the city, recreational places, open In addition to the ease of living index, that have bagged good rankings are Navi the Municipal Performance Index (MPI) Mumbai (6th), Kalyan-Dombivali (12th), and spaces, grounds, green areas, and is also taken into consideration. The MPI Mumbai (10th). The scores for Navi Mumbai, environment have not been given evaluates municipalities on the criteria of Mumbai, Thane, and Kalyan Dombivali are adequate thought. facilities, finance, technology, planning and 61.60, 58.23, 58.16, and 57.71 respectively. management. Thane is ranked 25th out Bengaluru has bagged the first rank, while of 49 cities. Thanekars have given only 47 Pune ranks second. safety and security, among other factors. marks out of 100 to the aforementioned The ease of living was measured on the Economic ability encompasses the level of criteria, while they have expressed the most basis of 1) Quality of life, 2) Economic ability, development and economic opportunities satisfaction with regular power supply and and 3) Sustainability. Quality of life takes among other things. Sustainability includes the most dissatisfaction with water logging, into account education, health, housing, factors like environment, green spaces and air quality, and required green space. March 2021 / knowyourtown.co.in 11 Kalwa will get one stop education complex soon

ver the years it has been observed that been acquired by the TMC using the TDR (transfer the students living beyond Thane have of development rights) while the rest is proposed to travel far in order to pursue their to be acquired and the facility developed on it higher education from reputed colleges. subsequently. OTo reach their respective colleges in southern or western parts of Mumbai, the students spend The proposal for the education complex a lot of time travelling. In order to reduce their was drafted following directions from housing travelling time and also to have a state of the art minister and MLA Jitendra Awhad in February. It education complex in the extended suburbs of is important to note that the extended suburbs Mumbai, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) do not have a unified campus unlike Mumbai and has decided to develop a one-stop education Thane due to which several parents are forced complex in Kalwa. This education complex will to send their children to these cities including take care of primary to graduation education Navi Mumbai. within a single campus for students from and around Kalwa. The population of the suburbs is witnessing an upward trend and there is an acute need As per the plans of the civic body, 15,500 for developing a campus to take care of the sqm area of land, which is reserved for a college education needs of children staying in this is proposed to be now converted into an part of Thane suburbs. The previous municipal education complex as a one stop for basic to commissioner Sanjeev Jaiswal has undertaken a higher education in sector 8 of Kalwa. The plan lot of groundwork for the same. The current set of is to develop a unified complex that will house officers are carrying forward the work and ensuring primary, secondary and higher education within that adequate educational infrastructure is made a single campus. At present, 3,045 sqm area has available to the people in and around Kalwa. 12 March 2021 / knowyourtown.co.in Money Matters - More of Emotions and Less of Numbers Nikita Vete

id it ever cross your mind that our simple behavioral instincts can Dtrigger our investments decisions than any other factors out there? Surprisingly, it is true. Let me walk you through this thought. How many times has it happened that you felt that the market was going to crash, and you have withdrawn your investments, and the market did not crash? Or felt that the market has given corrections and you have booked the profit, but the market further corrected to give better results? Have you observed that a procrastinator always files taxes in the last week? Or someone who is confused by nature fails to make important financial decisions at the played by Saif Ali Khan has been shown a very personalized thing and thus, right time? Have you ever observed under the light of a young charismatic many prefer to confide it to a close those parents who have spent their race car driver. He earned a lot of one or a trustworthy person. Thus, if childhood in a financial crunch money by winning races but used to your advisors know more about you merely with a desire to provide an splurge it all right away. His character than yourself, then my friend your extraordinary life for their children? Or arc is of a very carefree person who investments are in the right hands! even in cases where one has seen the emphasizes on staying in the present Another pro tip which I would like downside of having financial loans in and making the most of it. Later he is to give you all is focus on linking each family, prefer staying miles apart from faced with an accident and the source of investments to a goal or a dream. debt. Those who lost their money in of income suddenly stops. He never Make sure that this dream is very stock market scams become anti equity believed in the idea of savings because personalized in nature and you are very investments. Boiling down, the simple of which his family has absolutely no much connected to it. In this way, your decisions like how much should one savings or investments to bank on and chance of breaking this investment are forced to cut down their standard reduces. Thus, you will enjoy the of living. Though a very fictional compounding benefit and inculcate illustration about behavioral impact good investment habits. While doing and finance but in the real world every this, don’t forget the golden mantra of bit of it stands true. asset allocation- it will do systematic Human mind is indeed very risk dispersion. Also, if your portfolio is complex and we as individuals make inclined to a particular asset class then absolutely biased calls. We are by it is an alarming sign. nature very lazy and prefer our Lastly, the more you will comfort zone which is why many understand,that investments and prefer a gym trainer. Similarly, in the money matters have to do a lot world of investments one needs a with your personality the better you “financial coach”. A financial coach will be able to treat it. Just like one save and spend from their paycheck is gives an unbiased opinion, keeps the experiences a difference when trained reflected by one’s behaviour. investor on toes and prevents one by a trainer versus self-training, The movie ‘Ta Ra Rum Pum’ from taking bad financial decisions. the same is felt when your financial although was not a box office hit but He designs the portfolio giving proper decisions are taken with the help of an gave the most important learnings of justice to the needs and dreams of the expert. Don’t let your emotions drive Financial behaviour. The Protagonist investor. Investments are by nature you away from your goal.

Nikita Vete is the Executive Assistant at Vete Associates Investment and Services Pvt. Ltd. Contact details : E-mail id: [email protected] | Toll free number: +91 9669888666 WhatsApp number: +91 9892319733 March 2021 / knowyourtown.co.in 13 One hectare of mangroves is the opportunity cost for -Thane flyover

he mangroves in and around in-principle and final approval letters Mumbai have been a topic of of the Government of India, the order constant discussion for the kind said. The chief conservator of forest of threat they are exposed to. In (territorial), Thane shall ensure the Tthe latest development on this topic of strict compliance of the conditions discussion has been the Airoli-Thane by the project authority. The MMRDA flyover which will cost a hectare of wanted to clear the mangrove land in mangroves for its completion. The to pave the way for the flyover connecting Airoli bridge and construction of pillars for an elevated Thane-Belapur road is an important road between Airoli bridge and Thane- infrastructure development and has Belapur road. been stuck for the last 12 years. The MMRDA’s elevated road project As per the statements of Thane land at Dive, Airoli and Chinchavali in is part of the 33.8-km freeway project MP Rajan Vichare, the issues that had Thane district was diverted for flyover between Kalyan and Belapur. The land held up the project for so long were (Link Road) between Airoli bridge and required for the project covers areas, being resolved. On March 12, the state Thane-Belapur Road under Forest including Diva, Airoli and Chinchavali in forest department issued an order (Conservation) Act, 1980. The Mumbai Thane district. The project will improve for diversion of forest land. The order Metropolitan Region Development road connectivity between Thane and issued by joint secretary A S Apte Authority (MMRDA), which is Kalyan, as people travelling on this said that 0.983 hectare of reserved constructing the project, shall comply route mostly rely on the overcrowded and unclassified (mangrove) forest with all the conditions stipulated in the suburban rail. March 2021 / knowyourtown.co.in 14 Women in Thane continue to face problems due to lack of washrooms n Thane, it has been witnessed that the majority of female commuters still continue to face problems due to the Idearth of proper washrooms at prominent public places in the city. The issue was raised after a group of women corporators along with several commuter representatives barged into the municipal corporation office on the eve of International Women’s Day seeking clarification on why 12 out of the 14 luxury public toilets in the city were still not made operational despite spending a lot of taxpayer’s money on them. Nearly a whopping sum of Rs. 20 crores has been spent on construction of these toilet blocks which were supposed to be of great relief especially the working women who travel a lot. However, barely two are functional while the rest are yet operational. “What Another lady corporator while stepping out of homes that the corporation should work was the reason to develop claimed some of these units due to lack of washrooms as on operating these toilets and these facilities and waster the were constructed on footpaths they feared they might have also keep the existing ones well taxpayer’s money,” questioned and obstructing the path of to use them while travelling. maintained. BJP corporator Mrunal Pendse, pedestrians and sought to know The existing washrooms are in Meanwhile, municipal who led the agitation in the its use if they were to remain dilapidated condition and the officials have assured that they Thane municipal commissioner shut. Few activists and working lady commuters are scared to will look into the matter and Dr. Vipin Sharma’s office, on women said they were forced use them especially in these ensure the inconvenience to the March 8. to reduce their intake of water days of Covid. It is high time women is alleviated.

50% work of Diva – Thane railway bridge completed he first stretch of the massive of 350 metric tonnes. There are Diva-Thane rail bridge was two such spans, one each for Tsuccessfully pushed in place down and up lines,” a Mumbai on the night of March 7, and Railway Vikas Corporation official with this the project work is 50% said. complete. Now, the next phase is The project was sanctioned scheduled for March 21. 13 years back in 2008 and is The completion of this crucial for Central Railway, but line will bring a sea-change unfortunately the work has in the rail traffic of Mumbai’s been procrastinated due to Central Railway. It will lead to an unavoidable circumstances. The increase in locals, and completely deadlines have been changed segregate the outstation mail/ multiple times since 2015, express trains between Kalyan causing the cost to surge almost and . The fast local trains New platforms have been built “The road crossing span of 250% from Rs. 130 crore to Rs. will then get a dedicated path. at Kalwa and Mumbra stations. the flyover is 76.2 m with a weight 440 crore. March 2021 / knowyourtown.co.in 15 Find the beauty elixir at Dr. Sonam’s Srishti Skin Clinic

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