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Six cities in state to get solar tag be developed as solar cities



To promote renewable energy and reduce green house gas emissions, the ministry of new and renewable energy proposes to develop 60 cities as solar cities, including six in Maharashtra - Nagpur, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, Aurangabad, Nanded and Shirdi.

'In-principle' approval has been given to 48 cities to be developed as solar cities in the country, based on proposals received by the government from various sates. Out of these 48 cities, sanctions have been given to 37 cities which include Nagpur, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli and Shirdi, to engage consultants for preparation of Master Plans.
Commercially viable technology, like solar thermal heating systems and green buildings will play a key role to meet the target.

So far, the master plans for 7 cities - Thane and Kalyan-Dombivli from Maharashtra, Agra, Moradabad from Uttar Pradesh, Indore from Madhya Pradesh, Kohima from Nagaland and Aizawl from Mizoram have been finalised and the development is in progress, said minister of new and renewable energy Farooq Abdullah in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha.
The criteria set by the ministry for the identification of cities include a city population between 50,000 to 50 lakh (with relaxation given to special category states including north-east states), initiatives and regulatory measures already taken along with a high level of commitment in promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy, he said.
So far, Rs17.23 crore has been sanctioned for 37 cities, of which Rs 2.75 crore has been released for utilisation by the concerned state nodal agencies or municipal corporations.

REAL ESTATE IN BUKAD

“One can find plenty of 1BHK homes costing Rs 10-15 lakh here, which is perfect for government employees,” says Mohan Tharwani, from Tharwani infrastructure. Tharwani’s ongoing projects include Rosalie, Rosalie LX at Kalyan and Ritu World- Wind of Change at Barrage Road, Badlapur (West). “Ritu World is the first of its kind luxury project in Badlapur with all modern amenities at affordable prices,” informs Mohan Tharwani.  

Ambernath is faring well with its new projects like Wadhwa constructions. “Ambernath is a blend of old-world charm, culture and modern times. People keep getting attracted to its ambience,” says Prakash Wadhwa, from Wadha group. He adds, “We have slashed 100 rupees from the booking price for Gudi Padwa to boost sales in Ambernath,” adds Wadhwa.

In Dombivli, premium lifestyle projects such as Lodha’s Casa Bella and Regency Estate have altered the perception of the city. “These flats offer high-end amenities at reasonable prices, moreover Dombivli is really well connected, has good education options, a mall nearby,” says Kishore Pishori, a CA and a resident of Regency Estates.

Interestingly, Government policy has a role to play in the emergence of these areas as realty hotspots. Avers Bhavin from Raj Group, “The home loans are more attractive. Most of these projects are backed by banks; these factors are responsible for a huge spurt in realty demand.”

There are positive signs of development in the far flung suburbs too. Neptune builders and Nirmal Lifestyle are coming up with projects in Ambivli and Shahad, which are all set to revolutionise the face of these towns. “The main advantages of these suburbs are low pollution level and affordable rates,” says Raja Rochlani of Madhav constructions.

"Badlapur has become a haven for professionals from the public sector. One can find plenty of 1BHK homes costing Rs 10-15 lakh here, which is perfect for government employees”

INTRODUCTION

                                                          

BUKAD literally means Badlapur, Ulhasnagar, Kalyan, Ambernath and Dombivili. Our historical towns were once prosperous and cosmopolitan. We were part of the Maurya and Gupta empires, the Yadavas, the Marathas, the Moghuls and the Portuguese.

We had direct trade through sea with Persia and Mesopotamia i.e. Iran and Iraq even Bombay port was established. We’ve had Christian missionaries dropping in on their way to China, The Parsi’s too had settled here.

The famous temples like the Shiv Mandir, Kodeshwar temple, Vithal temple are still intact because of the efforts of the common man.

Today BUKAD is considered a part of the Greater Mumbai metropolitan agglomeration, along with Navi Mumbai, Thane and Bhiwandi.

Unfortunately today we are at the mercy of bukkads, the corrupt have ruined us, and we simply accept this as a part of our normal lives.

Today with Anna Hazare showing the way, our Politicians cannot carry on like an Ostrich with its head buried in the sand. I guess we have a great M.P. and MLA’s unfortunately it is the ones below them that are responsible for the mess we are living in.

We would take this blog with all your comments to our elected guardians and revert to you. Please do not use abusive language but definitely this is a blog to vent your ire on the misfortunes bestowed upon us by the corrupt.

Now look forward to your posts.