Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Mahajan Urges New Jalgaon Councillors Toward Transparent, Development-Focused Governance
Some people in a city called Jalgaon just got elected to help run the city.
A special two-day class was held to teach them how to do their new jobs.
The class was arranged by a group called the All India Institute of Local Self-Government.
An important leader named Girish Mahajan came to talk to them.
He told them to be honest and open in their work.
He said their main job is to help the people of the city.
He asked them to use government programs to make the city better.
The city's mayor, Deepmala Kale, also spoke to them about how the city works.
Everyone agreed that working together will help Jalgaon grow and improve.
A two-day training program for newly elected councillors of the Jalgaon Municipal Corporation was organized by the All India Institute of Local Self-Government (Nashik Centre).
Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan urged councillors to maintain transparency, accountability, and a development-oriented approach in their work.
Mahajan said fulfilling citizens' expectations is the primary duty of elected representatives, requiring effective implementation of government welfare schemes and citizen participation.
Mayor Deepmala Kale briefed councillors on Municipal Corporation functioning and stressed their cooperation for Jalgaon's future progress.
Trainer Chandrakant Indalkar, a retired Municipal Commissioner, guided councillors on operational procedures, relevant laws, and conduct of meetings.
- Who
- Maharashtra Minister for Water Resources and Disaster Management Girish Mahajan, Jalgaon Mayor Deepmala Kale, and newly elected councillors of the Jalgaon Municipal Corporation
- What
- A two-day special training program for newly elected councillors, during which Mahajan urged transparent and development-oriented governance
- When
- Saturday, during a two-day special training program (exact date not stated)
- Where
- Jalgaon, Maharashtra; organized by the All India Institute of Local Self-Government (Nashik Centre)
- Why
- To guide newly elected representatives on transparent, accountable governance and the effective implementation of welfare schemes for Jalgaon's development
- Event
- Two-day special training program for newly elected councillors
- Organizer
- All India Institute of Local Self-Government (Nashik Centre)
- Key Speaker
- Girish Mahajan, Minister for Water Resources and Disaster Management
- Mayor
- Deepmala Kale
- Trainer
- Chandrakant Indalkar, retired Municipal Commissioner
- Location
- Jalgaon Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra
- Key Themes
- Transparency, accountability, citizen participation, welfare scheme implementation