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Maharashtra Congress Launches Group to Address Urban Problems
Maharashtra Congress has created a new group called the Shahar Parivartan Group.
It started in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur.
The group wants people to help improve their cities.
It will focus on problems such as traffic, drinking water, roads and public transport.
It will also discuss healthcare, education and waste collection.
Citizens, experts, students, young people and social organisations can participate.
Sachin Sawant said the group should be open to everyone, regardless of political affiliation.
The Congress said the initiative will later expand across Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Congress launched the Shahar Parivartan Group in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur.
The platform aims to involve citizens, activists, professionals, social organisations and young people in urban development.
Chairman Sachin Sawant identified infrastructure, traffic, water, transport, healthcare, education and waste management as key concerns.
Sawant said the group should become a people’s movement rather than remain only a Congress campaign.
The initiative is expected to expand to all municipal corporation areas across Maharashtra.
- Who
- Maharashtra Congress, led for this initiative by AICC secretary and group chairman Sachin Sawant, along with citizens and urban experts.
- What
- The Shahar Parivartan Group was launched as an open platform to identify urban problems and support planned, inclusive and sustainable city development.
- Where
- The initiative began in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- When
- It was launched on August 20, the birth anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.
- Why
- It aims to address civic challenges including inadequate infrastructure, traffic congestion, water supply, public transport, healthcare, education and waste management.
Key facts
- Initiative
- Shahar Parivartan Group
- Launching organisation
- Maharashtra Congress
- Chairman
- Sachin Sawant
- Initial locations
- Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur
- Participants
- Citizens, urban planners, professionals, students, youth, social workers, NGOs and people’s organisations
- Planned expansion
- All municipal corporation areas across Maharashtra
- Stated approach
- Planned, inclusive and sustainable urban development
Quotes
Sachin Sawant
AICC secretary and chairman of the Shahar Parivartan Group
“"Citizens need clean and adequate drinking water, good roads, congestion‑free travel, efficient public transport, quality healthcare, educational facilities and effective waste management. These are the basic requirements of urban development."”
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“"Shahar Parivartan Group is an open platform for everyone who wants planned, inclusive and sustainable development of cities. It should not remain merely a Congress campaign but become a people’s movement."”
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