Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Indore's Growth Highlighted by Former Lok Sabha Speaker
Indore, a city in Madhya Pradesh, has been discussed in a panel organized by Abhyas Mandal.
Former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said Indore has not been neglected and has grown due to its citizens' efforts.
She mentioned key projects like the Narmada drinking water project and an international airport.
However, she noted that the city lacks well-planned development and bears the burden of industrial expansion from Pithampur.
Other speakers discussed the need for public participation in city planning and environmental concerns like air quality and water resources.
The panel aimed to address the city's development and challenges.
Former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan asserted that Indore has not been neglected and has grown due to its citizens' efforts.
Key infrastructure projects in Indore include a super-speciality hospital, MY Hospital with advanced medical equipment, an international airport, and air cargo services.
Mahajan noted that Indore lacks well-planned and systematic development and bears the burden of industrial expansion from Pithampur.
Architect Atul Seth stressed the need for greater public participation in preparing the city's master plan.
Environmentalist Dr OP Joshi expressed concern over the deteriorating air quality, water resources, and green cover in Indore.
- Who
- Former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, Abhyas Mandal, Gautam Kothari, Atul Seth, Dr OP Joshi, Nagesh Namjoshi
- What
- Panel discussion on Indore's development and concerns over alleged neglect
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To address concerns over Indore's development and highlight the city's growth and challenges
Indore's Development
Perception of Neglect
Infrastructure Development
Indore's Development
Indore has significant infrastructure projects like a super-speciality hospital, MY Hospital with advanced medical equipment, an international airport, and air cargo services supporting industries in Pithampur.
Perception of Neglect
Despite these developments, Indore lacks well-planned and systematic development, and the city bears the burden of industrial expansion from neighbouring Pithampur.
Public Participation
Indore's Development
The growth of Indore is largely due to the efforts and active participation of its citizens, as seen in the Narmada drinking water project achieved through public struggle.
Perception of Neglect
There is a need for greater public participation in preparing the city's master plan, and no report has been presented on the implementation status of the existing master plan.
Environmental Concerns
Indore's Development
Indore has progressed significantly in various sectors, including infrastructure and healthcare.
Perception of Neglect
The city faces deteriorating air quality, water resources, and green cover, raising environmental concerns.
- City
- Indore
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Key Figures
- Sumitra Mahajan, Gautam Kothari, Atul Seth, Dr OP Joshi, Nagesh Namjoshi
- Key Projects
- Narmada drinking water project, super-speciality hospital, MY Hospital, international airport, air cargo services
- Environmental Concerns
- Air quality, water resources, green cover